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Lockerbie Square Home ~ Indianapolis

Lockerbie Square Victorian Masterpiece

Lockerbie Square

 

In a recent post, I told about my trip to Lockerbie Square. This is an area of Indianapolis which has undergone revitalization. Most of the original homes have been refurbished, restored and updated, while retaining the original historic quality of the neighborhood. These older homes and neighborhoods have become popular for home buyers in Indianapolis.

Lockerbie Square is the oldest surviving neighborhood in Indianapolis and one of the nation's pre-eminent examples of Victorian restoration.

I met one of the homeowners while she was out trimming her gardens. I was amazed by the pristine condition of her home, which you could tell has been lovingly cared for. She showed me around her gardens; we talked about some of the history and changes she has observed in the 17 years she has lived in Lockerbie Square. I like knowing the scoop, so told her I would check back for an update.

 

 

Here's a look at her home:

 




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Comments

Wow!  I love the brick walkway to the front porch...love all the BiG OAKS...these homes have such character that we don't see in FL!!  Nice display...I see why you enjoyed it!

Posted by Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL | Susie Roscoe (Signature Realty Associates) almost 5 years ago
Susie - Thanks for the comments......it really is a great way to spend the day or evening. When this neighborhood was being restored, all the streets were recobbled, which really adds to the charachter.
Posted by Paula Henry, Realtor® | Indianapolis Real Estate | 317-605-4174 (Home to Indy Team @ Sycamore Group Associates) almost 5 years ago

Paula,

Great show! The gardens are beautiful and I'm sure you won over a future client with this one. Kudos!

Posted by Anthea Click - Nashville Home Stager Selling Nashville, TN homes quickly! (Fresh Perspectives - www.InsideNashvilleHomes.com) almost 5 years ago
Anthea - It was fun! I really wanted to tour the inside. The owner had told me of all the updates, so my curiosity was piqued! Wouldn't you just love to stage and decorate a home like this?
Posted by Paula Henry, Realtor® | Indianapolis Real Estate | 317-605-4174 (Home to Indy Team @ Sycamore Group Associates) almost 5 years ago

Paula,

I would love to stage a home like this! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous.

Posted by Anthea Click - Nashville Home Stager Selling Nashville, TN homes quickly! (Fresh Perspectives - www.InsideNashvilleHomes.com) almost 5 years ago
Nice piece!  See, those historic homes are addictive.  And you found a very nice one to get the scoop on.
Posted by Cynthia Sloop (Community Association Manager) almost 5 years ago
Cynthia - I love the Victorian era of homes. They have some really nice condos there too. The homeowner I met was telling me about an arson fire which destroyed many of the homes on the south side of New York. The land was vacant for many years, then they put the condos in. It is really just a beautiful area.
Posted by Paula Henry, Realtor® | Indianapolis Real Estate | 317-605-4174 (Home to Indy Team @ Sycamore Group Associates) almost 5 years ago
I love the shot of the covered porch - the way the camera moves makes you feel like you are there - nice use of RES
Posted by Thesa Chambers, Principal Broker Licensed in Oregon, with (Prudential NW Properties Sunriver) almost 5 years ago
Thesa: Isn't this just a beautiful home. I, too like the front porch and the brick steps leading up to the home. Oh yeah........I love RES!
Posted by Paula Henry, Realtor® | Indianapolis Real Estate | 317-605-4174 (Home to Indy Team @ Sycamore Group Associates) almost 5 years ago
There's nothing more welcoming than a well taken care of old victorian style home.  What a beauty- thanks for sharing!
Posted by Laurie Mindnich at Options Realty almost 5 years ago

Laurie: I agree......of course the homeowner I spoke to was bemoaning the work the home requires. With three stories and 4000 square foot, maybe I only want to visit! :)

Posted by Paula Henry, Realtor® | Indianapolis Real Estate | 317-605-4174 (Home to Indy Team @ Sycamore Group Associates) almost 5 years ago
Great info and love the show Paula - guess I missed this the first go round - glad I found it tonight! 
Posted by Cyndee Haydon 727-710-8035 Clearwater Beach Short Sales | Condos & Homes (Charles Rutenberg Realty) almost 5 years ago
Thanks cyndee - It is such a beautiful area of town. Many of the streets have trees on both sides which create a canopy across the street. Just Lovely!
Posted by Paula Henry, Realtor® | Indianapolis Real Estate | 317-605-4174 (Home to Indy Team @ Sycamore Group Associates) almost 5 years ago

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