5485 E James Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408

Stunning 4-bedroom contemporary home offers fabulous features and a majestical wooded setting in Kingston Estates. Property is a stone's throw from state forest and hiking trails. It is only minutes to IU Campus, shopping and downtown Bloomington. Sellers have loved nature walks and the fact that they are so close to everything, yet in a virtual paradise. The home was built by Larry Baker, a name synonymous with quality. It features custom kitchen cabinetry by Larry Ferree including pantry w/ pull-outs, built-in appliances--convection wall oven & microwave, smooth cooktop w/ Dacor downdraft plus JennAir Grill. The dining room has hardwood floor and expansive Pella windows that allow one to partake of the wooded views. There is a gorgeous stone wood-burning fireplace w/ built-in wood compartment and mantels to display favored pictures or artwork. The Sellers had a custom built-in bookcase by Larry Ferree that soars to meet the vaulted ceiling and a rolling ladder to easily access all areas with ease. The living and dining rooms boast hardwood ceiling. There is a large deck off of the living room and a screened porch off of the dining area that are connected for ease in entertaining. There is an additional deck off of the master suite that the wood was just replaced. Ascend just a few steps to the upper level that offers two large walk-ins for storage or multi-use. The master suite has it own bath plus generous walk-in closet. There are two more bedrooms plus a 2nd full bath on this level. There is a 4th bedroom with room for a sitting area and its generous window brings nature inside. The lower level offers a family or recreation room with numerous closets--storage galore found here. The laundry area has a door to the exterior. There is a combination utility room/workshop on the lower level. Buyers will appreciate the attached 2-car garage plus an oversized 2-car detached garage that is perfect for a workshop or boat/water toys. Updates since Sellers purchased the home: Dimensional roof shingles & new gutters on home & detached garage (2017); new carpeting in living room and bedrooms (2017); exterior of home stained; interior of home painted (within 3 years to present); Added stunning custom built-in bookcase and ladder by Larry Ferree; Driveway--asphalt-- small area left as graveled; added pocket lights in Master Bedroom and lights in all upstairs bedrooms; Added riser/lid to septic.