Blue Heron Estates-2151 N 400 E Lafayette, IN
BLUE HERON ESTATE – And what an estate it is!! This is an exceptional property combining the best of quality and elegance with the warmth and charm of a classic family retreat!! Blue Heron is compiled of the main house with an in-ground pool/hot tub to the separate second floor guest house over an oversized 3 car garage on a setting of 5 acres spotted with apple orchards, grape arbors, vegetable and flower gardens overlooking a pond.
Upon driving to the estate through the entrance of brick cornerstones with inlaid etched plates on each side of the circular drive, stepping out onto the decorative brick pavers, continuing through the gated, grand entrance to the elaborately designed front door, makes one anxious to see more.
Marble floors adorn the foyer and powder room extending into the hallway leading to the hearth room/kitchen area. The guest powder room is directly situated at the foyer entrance. A pedestal sink complemented by gold faucets just adds to the flair of the marble floor.
French doors open off the foyer into the formal dining room with wood floors centered by a beautiful chandelier and trimmed with dentate crown molding and fluted molding with rosette corners.
Moving down the hall into the current hearth room and open kitchen which have been totally remodeled to include maple hardwood floors, Zinn cabinetry, Jenn-Air gas cooktop, Corian counters, double oven, warming drawer, vegetable bins and a walk-in pantry with freezer. A corner sink overlooks the hearth room.
A library with built-in book shelves and fireplace has a stained glass window and is located off the living room which also has a fireplace. The master suite is uniquely located off the living room – it includes a 2-person sauna and a glass-block, ceramic tiled shower in the master bath, separated vanities, 2 walk-in closets, and an exercise room. The 19x15 master bedroom also has a fireplace.
Additionally, there is a 13x11 den or sitting room and a 12x8 laundry room on the first floor. The lower level game room area has a wet bar and stone fireplace with an walk-out entrance into a sunroom.
The gorgeous U-shaped maple hardwood stairway to the 2nd level overlooking the living room takes you back with the presence of the large stained glass window at the landing level.
Crown molding and door and window fluted molding with rosette corners are found throughout the entire home as well as maple hardwood floors. Additionally, this home offers 4650SF, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, five fireplaces, each uniquely designed, two wet bars (one equipped with a wine cooler), Pella and Andersen windows.
Paver patios provide delightful views of a three tiered garden and the pond.
The guest house offers an oversized 3 car garage, first floor bath/changing area for pool users and an upstairs 1200SF fully equipped, 1 bedroom apartment. Blue Heron is definitely a home to put on your list to see because words can’t describe everything there is to offer. Call today for your personal tour.
