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4969 Helms Road, Nashville, Indiana 47448 MLS 202541299

13.30 acre - 4969 Helms Road, Nashville, Indiana 47448

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Property Description

Have you fallen in love with the hills, hollers, and history of Brown County? Follow the winding road through lush forests and up the hilly driveway, and you’ll discover a home where the best of Brown County artistry comes together. Sunlight dances through the trees, every corner tells a story, and the serene rhythm of the forest invites you to make this retreat your own. Sitting on 13 acres bordering Yellowwood State Forest, the home was built in 2001 on the original homestead site. The first house, built in 1978, burned in 2000, though the very first “house” in the 70s was a teepee in the valley. This home was designed by local master woodworker and Brown County resident, the late Bob Adair. Every detail bears his hand, enhanced by skilled craftsmen who helped bring his vision to life. All the wood was sourced locally, either from the property or from Gerald’s Woodshed and Helmsburg Mill. The metal roof, crafted by the Amish, crowns the home with durability and timelessness. Inside, oak beams, cedar and poplar trim add warmth, character, and a nod to the surrounding forest. Technically a 2-bedroom, 3-bath, 2,500+ SF home, it offers many flex spaces that could serve as sleeping or living areas. Only the appliances were from a big-box store; everything else was thoughtfully crafted locally. Handcrafted oak kitchen cabinets, walnut trim, custom doors from the bottom-of-the-hill shop, and hardwood floors milled from the property’s timber complete the picture of local artistry. A centerpiece is the two-story great room with a hand-dry-stacked Brown County stone, three-story fireplace extending into the basement. Upstairs, one bedroom, bath loft, ideal for a sitting area, dressing room, or reading nook, creating a perfect master suite retreat.The main floor has an open kitchen and dining area, with windows, some etched, framing the changing seasons. The living room invites gatherings or quiet reflection by the fire. Through a wood and stained-glass walkway is the 1860s Helms family cabin, offering a summer bedroom, third living room, or creative retreat. Its summer porch provides a new view, and handmade doors. The hillside basement stays naturally cool in summer and warm in winter, with its own kitchen, bedroom, and bath, ideal for a guest suite. A fireplace and separate limestone porch add privacy. This isn’t just a house. It’s a legacy of craftsmanship, history, and heart, ready for someone to continue its story.

Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing Type : For Sale
Listing ID : 202541299
Price : $755,000
Bedrooms : 2
Rooms : 8
Bathrooms : 3
Half Bathrooms : 0
Year Built : 2004
Lot Area (ACRES) : 13.30
Total Finished SqFt : 2,244
Address Map
Country : US
State : IN
City : Nashville
Area : Brown County
Subdivision : Other
Zipcode : 47448
Street : Helms
Street Number : 4969
Floor Number : 0
Longitude : E0° 0' 0''
Latitude : N0° 0' 0''
Additional Details
Property SubType : Site-built home
Status : Active
Pool Y/N : No
Style : Three story
School District : Brown county school corp.
Elementary : Helmsburg/brown
Middle School : Brown county
High School : Brown county
Waterfront Y/N : No
New Construction : No
Investment Property Y/N : Yes
Lot Dimensions : 579,348 sq ft
# of Fireplaces : 2
Main Level SqFt : 0
Approx. Lot Size SqFt : 579,348
Total Baths : 3
Annual Taxes : $3,205
Association Dues $ : $0
Other Fees $ : $0
Garage Y/N : No
Fireplace Y/N : Yes
Garage Type : Detached
Laundry Level : Basement
Water Utility : Well
Sewer : Septic
REO Y/N : No
Basement Y/N : Yes
LOT DESCRIPTION : Heavily wooded, 10-14.999
EXTERIOR : Wood, Stone, Log
BASEMENT/FOUNDATION : Walk-out basement
HEATING/FUEL : Forced air, Propane
COOLING : Central air
SALE INCLUDES : Water heater electric
FIREPLACE : Living/great rm, Basement, Wood burning, Other
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE : Cabin/cottage
BASEMENT MATERIAL : Block
AMENITIES : Porch open, Porch covered, Natural woodwork, Adj to state/natnl forest
FLOORING : Hardwood floors
Age : 21

Listing provided courtesy of: Sweet Maple Realty, Alexandra Fettig.

Residential For Sale
  • Listing ID : 202541299
  • Bedrooms : 2
  • Bathrooms : 3
  • Lot Area (ACRES) : 13.30 acre
  • Visits : 0 in 3 days
$755,000
Agent info
Keith Realty & Auction Group
2411 River Road, Spencer, IN 47460
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