7504 and 7512 E Rush Ridge Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401

This quintessential New England Colonial stands proudly on the banks of Lake Monroe. Less than 100 yards away from the front door is lake access perfect for swimming, paddle-boarding, canoeing, or kayaking. The solid brick structure, slate patios, and solid cherry floors, doors and trim work provide a sense of elegance and craftsmanship rarely found in the Bloomington area. A front to back foyer immediately exposes you to a 27' x 16' formal living room with spectacular lake views, cherry woodwork, a gracious fireplace and access to the screen porch. Across from the living room is the formal dining room featuring a 2nd fireplace, cherry corner hutch and multiple windows with lakefront views. Behind the dining room is a large country kitchen with stainless appliances, butcher block counter and island, plus a brick fireplace with mini wood burning stove. At the opposite end of the main floor is the family room with a brick fireplace, more lake views and access to the greenhouse. Solid cherry stairs and banisters take you upstairs to the master suite with a 4th fireplace, private bath, and a cedar lined closet. 3 other bedrooms all have cedar closets and various views of the lake. 2 of these bedrooms share a jack & jill bath with tiled shower. The 5th bedroom, with a wood-burning stove, could also be used as a study or children's playroom. Another full bath is adjacent to this versatile space. Below the main floor is a huge rec room with slate floor and several storage closets. Off the rec room is a 2 car attached garage. There is a 1 car detached garage near the home as you enter the property. Exceptional quality is evident in every corner of this prestigious one owner estate home. Gorgeous established trees and wildflowers majestically grace the 2.2 acre lot as approximately 200 yards of lake frontage offered on 3 sides of the property. Pre-Qualified buyers only. Appointments granted upon Listing Agents approval.