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Schmucker Farms: Huge Amish-Built Home With Public Water, Barns, And Tillable Income
Acreage
54.04 ±
County
Switzerland
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Address 13549 Allensville Road Bennington, IN 47011
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Welcome to Schmucker Farms, a one-of-a-kind family farmstead offering the best country living. This property features a spacious Amish-built home, a large pole barn, a horse barn, tillable crop fields, pastures, and access to municipal water, along with exceptional deer and turkey hunting. The home spans 6,688 sq ft, including the basement, and offers up to 9 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 1 half bath. It is fully connected to municipal water and wired for lighting and fixtures. The home has hot water-heated floors and is additionally warmed by a large wood-burning stove housed in an outdoor shed, ensuring cozy living year-round. The basement is an expansive 64’ x 31’ space that opens to an exposed aggregate patio. Above this patio is a large back deck/balcony that overlooks the scenic back acreage and beautiful Southeast Indiana sunsets. The 3,200 sq ft pole barn features concrete floors and multiple large doors. There are about 12 acres +- tillable fields and several acres of pasture around the house and horse barns. About 30 acres +- of recreational wooded land offers fantastic hunting opportunities typical of Switzerland County. A large elevated hunting blind will remain on the property in the back cornfield. The historic 100-year-old horse barn, built with massive timbers, reflects the rich farming traditions of the area. With approximately 1,150 feet of road frontage, the northern fields could easily be divided into building lots with private driveways and conveniently located less than an hour from Cincinnati and within two hours of Indianapolis, Lexington, and Louisville. This property is also situated in a Governor Opportunity Zone, offering federal capital gains tax benefits under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Showings are by appointment only for pre-qualified buyers.
Details
- 9 bedrooms, 3 full bath, 1 half bath
- Amish built home, wired for fixtures and lights
- 6,688 sq ft under roof, plus porches and patios
- Connected to public water
- 12 acres +- tillable acres
- Pasture acreage around home and horse barns
- 30 acres +- of recreational wooded land
- Elevated deer blind staying with property
- Close to State Road 250 for easy east/west travel
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Summary
Feeds
Lands of America
Roads
Road Frontage
Fencing
Low Fence
Land Type
Hunting and Recreational, Home on Acreage, Timberland
Wild Game
Small Game, Big Game
Waterfront
Creek, Pond (0-3 acres)
Land Details
Pasture, Timber, Tillable, Grass, Open, Pond
Outbuildings
Metal, Barn
Road Surface
Blacktop/Asphalt
Type of Home
Country Home
Property Type
Farms, Recreational Land, Residential Land, Hunting Land, Horse Property
Road Frontage
County Road
Nearby Features
Public Fishing, Marina, Camping/Campground, Boat Ramp, Public Access Area, RV Park, Golf Course
Livestock Facilities
Equine, Stables
Improvements/Features
Small Game, Big Game, Predators, Creek/Spring, Equine Facilities, Tree Stands/Blinds, Seller's Mineral Rights Convey
Activities on Property
Hunting, Hiking, ATV Riding, Camping, Biking, Horseback Riding, Family Activities
Tillable/Production Areas
Tillable, Pasture
Land and Farm Property Types
Agriculture - Horse, Land - Hunting, Land - Residential
Recent Property Improvements
Trail network, Tree stand/Blinds, Equine facilities
Other Property Details
Utilities
- electric: onsite
- propane: onsite
- water: onsite
- internet: nearby
Coordinates
38.882, -85.02
Annual Taxes
$3,065
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