Some homes are impressive. Very few are transportive. Stillwater is the kind of place that quietly pulls you in, where the approach feels ceremonial, the landscape opens with intention, and you immediately understand you have arrived somewhere rare.
A long, private drive winds through the land, passing through sculptural steel gates that mark the transition from the outside world into something far more personal. As the home reveals itself, it feels both rooted and striking, an architectural presence that belongs to the land as much as it elevates it.
Life here unfolds at a different pace. Mornings are soft and unhurried, coffee with long views over pasture and trees, light filtering through walls of glass. The day moves easily between indoors and out. Afternoons are spent by the infinity edge pool, the horizon stretching beyond. Evenings gather around the fire, with the quiet that only an expansive setting can offer.
The architecture is refined but never rigid. Weathering steel, reclaimed brick, and natural materials create a sense of permanence, while expansive glass keeps everything connected to the land. It is elevated, but livable. Designed, but never overdone.
Outside is where Stillwater becomes something more. The grounds are layered and intentional, with gardens, terraces, and open space that invite both connection and escape. The pool and cabana create a private wellness retreat with sauna, steam, and cold plunge, something you would expect at a resort, now part of everyday life. A zen garden invites stillness. A firepit becomes the natural place to end the day.
Some homes are impressive. Very few are transportive. Stillwater is the kind of place that quietly pulls you in, where the approach feels ceremonial, the landscape opens with intention, and you immediately understand you have arrived somewhere rare.
A long, private drive winds through the land, passing through sculptural steel gates that mark the transition from the outside world into something far more personal. As the home reveals itself, it feels both rooted and striking, an architectural presence that belongs to the land as much as it elevates it.
Life here unfolds at a different pace. Mornings are soft and unhurried, coffee with long views over pasture and trees, light filtering through walls of glass. The day moves easily between indoors and out. Afternoons are spent by the infinity edge pool, the horizon stretching beyond. Evenings gather around the fire, with the quiet that only an expansive setting can offer.
The architecture is refined but never rigid. Weathering steel, reclaimed brick, and natural materials create a sense of permanence, while expansive glass keeps everything connected to the land. It is elevated, but livable. Designed, but never overdone.
Outside is where Stillwater becomes something more. The grounds are layered and intentional, with gardens, terraces, and open space that invite both connection and escape. The pool and cabana create a private wellness retreat with sauna, steam, and cold plunge, something you would expect at a resort, now part of everyday life. A zen garden invites stillness. A firepit becomes the natural place to end the day.
- Primary Suite
- Vaulted Ceilings with Hudson French white oak cladding
- Walk-in closet with custom cabinets, lighting, and island.
- Nestling slider with private balcony and glass handrail overlooking the pool and property.
- Bathroom with a double integrated stone sink, freestanding soaking tub, large two-person shower with individual control of wall heads, rain head, and wand.
- Custom stone and tile throughout.
- Second-floor bedrooms
- Five bedrooms, all with in-suite bathrooms, and custom tile and hardwood flooring throughout.
- Laundry room
- Gym with a wet bar and bathroom, and a bottle filler.
- Formal living room
- Integrated sound system
- Custom cabinetry with built-in wet bar and media center.
- Wood ceilings, Moroccan limestone tile, and a wood-burning fireplace with limestone hearth and mantel.
- Floor-to-ceiling nesting slider leading to the hot tub and pool.
- Pool Cabana
- Moroccan limestone tile floors
- Sauna
- Diamond Spa stainless steel cold plunge.
- Media center and integrated sound system
- Bathroom with a steam shower.
- Floor-to-ceiling nesting slider leading to the hot tub and pool.
- Kitchen / Breakfast Nook
- Hudson French white oak wood flooring
- Custom cabinets throughout.
- Wood-burning fireplace
- Floor-to-ceiling nesting slider with access to the Zen Garden.
- TV Room
- Media center
- Custom built-in cabinetry.
- Venotemp Wine Fridge
- Office
- Hudson French white oak wood flooring
- Custom cabinets throughout.
- Wood-burning fireplace with limestone hearth.
- Foyer
- Moroccan limestone tile
- Foyer staircase, floating treads by Hudson flooring to match all hardwood.
- Flowing plaster handrail and guardrail
- Custom Signature pivoting front door with weathering steel and carbon steel cladding.
- Mud Room
- Moroccan limestone tile
- Half Bath
- Laundry room with built-in cabinets.
- Garage
- Three plus car.
- Mechanicals
- HVAC is a vertical geothermal loop.
- Upgraded water, gas, and electrical service.
- Property has been added to the private sewer service
- Zen Garden
- Barn, weathering steel-clad, 3500 SF
- Horse barn
- Freestanding wood and utility shed.
- External firepit adjacent to the pool.
- 20'x47' Pool with infinite edge overlooking the back half of the property.
- Hot tub
- Approximately 4800SF of patio space around the pool, composed of pavers, grass, and flower beds.
- Extensive tree plantings in patio spaces and across the property.
- Retaining walls and site walls in reclaimed brick, limestone, and weathering steel.
- Two weathering steel automated driveway gates located at the main road and the home.
- Weathering steel standing seam roof, wall panels, and louver walls.
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The soffit on the entry is a Nakamoto Forestry thermally modified Sugi wood and the soffit and fascia are cedar
- 3500 SF barn
Columbus, Indiana —
The Athens of the Prairie
Architectural Significance. Cultural Depth.
Uncompromised Privacy.
Columbus, Indiana is one of the most architecturally significant small cities in the United States. It is an unexpected destination for those who appreciate design at the highest level and prefer to live outside the spotlight.
Often referred to as the “Athens of the Prairie,” Columbus has earned global recognition for its remarkable collection of modern architecture. Beginning in the mid twentieth century, industrialist J. Irwin Miller established a vision that would shape the city for generations by inviting world renowned architects to design its public and civic spaces. The result is a curated environment where architecture is not an amenity but a defining characteristic.
Here, names like Eero Saarinen, I.M. Pei, and Richard Meier are not reserved for major metropolitan centers. They are part of the rhythm of daily life.
This is a city where design is intentional, proportion is considered, and quality is expected.
It offers:
- A highly curated downtown with a strong cultural and artistic presence
- A community shaped by design, not density
Immediate access to Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Louisville without the demands of a major market - A level of discretion that is increasingly difficult to find
- A municipal airport that accommodates private aviation, allowing seamless access for those flying in and out
This is a place where life can be lived exceptionally well, quietly and comfortably, on your own terms.
This is not a market driven by trend or attention. It is a market defined by intention.
Beyond its architectural pedigree, the area offers access to private amenities such as Grandview Lake, an exclusive and quietly held waterfront community that further enhances the lifestyle for those who value privacy and retreat.
Columbus appeals to those who recognize:
- The long term value of design driven communities
- The importance of privacy and space
The advantage of being close to everything while remaining removed from it
It does not try to compete.
It does not need to.
For those who understand what they are looking at, Columbus stands entirely on its own.
