1395 W 8th St, Bloomington, IN, 47404

About This Home

Secluded Garden Oasis in Downtown Bloomington. A rare, unique and inspiring hidden gem conveniently located near west downtown on 8th Street, three blocks to Kirkwood Ave and one block to the B-Line Trail. On a large lot of nearly half an acre. Custom built bohemian bungalow with redwood exterior surrounded by an abundance of perennial gardens and fruit trees. Priceless seclusion courtesy of tall fencing and unique geography. This energy-efficient artisan home was completely custom remodeled in 2017, including all new 200-amp electricity, plumbing, water main, steel roof, insulation, central AC/heat, etc. Dreamy details inside the home include vaulted ceilings, Vermont Castings wood stove, hardwood floors, local limestone countertops, large 4x4 light-filled white marble shower and hand-sculpted plaster archways. Attached sunroom is a gorgeous space between the home and gardens, with local limestone floors, tempered glass roof, 8’ wide industrial glass doors and established succulents and tropical plants. The mature gardens were designed using permaculture no-till methods and strictly organic. Gems of the property grounds include a wide variety of perennials, trees and medicinals, local limestone hardscaping with river rock pathways, large covered deck, natural swimming pond (18’x15’) and fish pond (20’x12’), with tall fences surrounding the property for complete privacy. Many outbuildings are dotted throughout the gardens: an outdoor shower, covered back deck (17’x17’), large workshop and tool shed (30’x 10’), chicken coop (14’x7’), barn (14’x22’) and root cellar (16’x16’). The detached garden cabin (17’x9’) is usable as a living or working space, with lots of bright window light, woodstove, electric and limestone floors. Major sustainability benefits include: solar panel array, permaculture garden microclimates, three-stage kitchen water filter, rainwater harvesting system (1,200 gallons with irrigation pump) and spacious root cellar for long-term food storage. This park-like setting would be a perfect primary residence for anyone who wants to homestead in town or have a personal retreat full of edible and medicinal gardens. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to own a dream property right in the heart of Bloomington. Can sell fully furnished if wanted. Text or call with questions Or to schedule a tour. 812 345 8819