620 S Ballantine Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401

An excerpt from the Elm Heights Historic District Website reads as follows: ?Elm Heights Historic District. .. represents the greatest concentration of architect-designed homes in the city. Houses in the district feature quality building materials such as limestone, brick, tile, and slate. The environment itself is heavily designed with large overarching shade trees in front yards, unique steps, porches, and yard furnishings. The north-south streets contain larger homes with deeper setbacks than the more modest east-west streets, but both include houses that are studies in matchless craft and imagination. ? This newly restored home in the heart of Elm Heights features Arts and Crafts architecture from 1910 with modern updates while maintaining its original character and appeal.

So much character and potential to be found in this unique 3 BR 2 BA home in the heart of the Elm Heights Historic District, only blocks south of the IU campus! Designated a ?Notable? structure within the Elm Heights Historic District, this home retains its period charm with original wood elements, including trim, windows, doors, floors, and stair balusters. Generous, well-proportioned rooms laid out in a functional, logical manner allow for modern everyday living and entertaining. The main floor consists of a large front-to-back living room with fireplace, 3 sets of windows, and French doors to the backyard. Another set of French doors lead to the adjacent dining room with built-in shelving. Both rooms enjoy an abundance of windows for natural light! The kitchen was expanded years ago to include an eat-in breakfast area ? a creative renovation will allow this to be a spacious, modern gourmet kitchen! There is also a full bath that was added on the main level. A beautiful wide staircase with a windowed landing and uniquely-carved wooden balusters leads to the upstairs, which features 3 large bedrooms, one full bath, and an additional ?sleeping porch? that would make a perfect office! Good-size backyard and detached one-car garage too! This home lives and feels larger than its square footage would indicate. With some TLC and updating, this will be a fabulous home located on a beautiful historic block just minutes from campus! Owners lived in this home until a few years ago when they moved to Europe; it has been a rental since then but is really more suited to owner-occupants who will appreciate its character and charm. * * * Currently leased for $1,800/month until July 25, 2020. Subject to tenants? rights until the end of the lease. * * *