5011 Dunbar Drive Lafayette, IN  47905

Find your private escape in this magnificent cape cod on nearly 3 acres, built by the locally renowned Downham family custom builders. They don't make them like this anymore! Enjoy end of the road privacy on the ridge, affording sun, shade, and views from every window. The walk-out basement and extensive hardscaping overlook the wooded ravine to the rear. Open and covered outdoor areas provide ample room to spread out and entertain. The main level serves as the heart of the home and is flooded with natural light. A large kitchen, bar and breakfast area overlooks the 2nd level rear deck and wooded ravine. The living room includes a wood burning fireplace, hickory floors, and plenty of hard-wood built-ins. The sunroom has views of greenspace in every direction. You'll also find a large bonus family room over the lower garage and laundry / mudroom to complete the first floor. Upstairs you'll find 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and an office. The owner's suite includes a claw-foot tub overlooking the treetops and a walk-in closet. There is also a private office off the owner's suite with hardwood built-in desk and cabinets, and a lovely view of the front yard and forest. The large upstairs family room over the 2-car garage can also be used as a fourth top-floor bedroom. The walk-out basement includes a family room, small kitchenette, one bedroom and a full bath; perfect for guests, games or media! The basement walks out to the covered patio under the sunroom spilling into the outdoor dining, natural gas grill and firepit. Bring the marshmallows! The entire yard and gardens are irrigated. Only about one acre is landscaped and irrigated with about two acres extending down the ravine; providing seclusion but limiting landscaping maintenance. Enjoy the privacy of country living just around the corner from retail and easy highway access. The owner is a licensed real estate broker. Don't let this one get away!