8327 S Strain Ridge Road, Bloomington, IN 47401

Remarkable one owner, well kept custom home offering 13.8 acres near Lake Monroe. An inviting floorplan, with sunny southside dining, kitchen and living areas. For all on one main level living, there is a bedroom with closet, full bath along side and main level laundry. Wood burning fireplace in family room, a living room open to dining room and a kitchen with a huge island and built in custom storage. The counterspace in the kitchen is ideal for those who love to cook, and kitchen windows looking towards the sunny backyard and pasture bordered by mature trees. Adjacent to the family room is a seasonal sun room offering south facing sun, perfect for starting plants or keeping favorite ones over winter. Upstairs you will find a primary suite with full bath, 2 additional bedrooms near a full bath and a bonus room or 5th bedroom if needed. The bonus room is perfect for a home office setup as there is high speed internet at the home. The room sizes and closet spaces throughout the house are generous for the size of home. Several rooms offer hardwood floors. Also, the bonus room has a separate entrance from the garage. The basement offers huge storage opportunities, a canning kitchen and rec room space with sunny windows for winter garden starts. The attached garage can store 2 cars plus has a workshop room. Another solid feature about the home is all new Andersen windows and enhanced insulation were installed in 2021. The monthly electric average in 2024 was $177. The property itself lends to horses, livestock, chickens, and other farm homestead opportunities including solar energy. The Morton pole building has partial concrete floor for a 3rd car and farm tools and toy storage. There are also horse stalls already built in. The current owners also loved the storage capacity of being able to store their boat in winter. The home has a flat backyard that would be ideal for a pool or a lake or pond. The south sun makes for perfect gardening or orchard. There is a possibility of another build site due to the size of lot and a second septic permit. If wanting additional pole barn or pole building. The possibilities and how well the home has been kept with upgrades and proper maintenance make it a must see. Just south of the city, you'll find the best of both worlds: a beautiful country setting and downtown dining and events less than 20 minutes away.