13501 Redding Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46814

The Historic Vermilyea House has a drive off Redding Road winds up the gentle hill and under a canopy of trees with the potting shed/studio and barn to the right and the incredible home to the left. The separate winding drive off of US 24 W passes the ice rink to the right, beautiful grassy areas, a pond to the right and beautiful gardens surrounding this classic covered entry set off by 2 story pillars. This home is an incredible mix of historic features and modern conveniences. The living room and parlor each have a fireplace (accounting for two of the seven fireplaces in this home). Large, double, solid walnut doors provide the options for closing these mirror-imaged rooms off from each other. The layout and features of these two rooms is also found directly above with the rooms upstairs. The dining room has a walnut mantel while the extra-deep window set-backs tell stories of this room’s rumored use as a speak-easy. The family room marks the end of the original home yet the freshness of this space provides a beautiful transition to the new construction. The Viking ovens plus a specialty griddle and burners, Sub Zero, Scottsman ice machine, two sinks, granite counters, wrap-around and deep set windows spanning the width of the kitchen and hand scraped/custom milled floors. The back staircase leads to the breathtaking master bath with tile shower, footed tub, dual vanities with concealed plugs and row of windows overlooking the large covered south facing grounds. Master bedroom has an enormous walk-in closet with beautiful cabinetry and its own laundry room. The two-room master bedroom has a fireplace and all windows have remote control shades. From the landing, a concealed staircase leads to the 3rd floor room that has beautifully created (new) plaster ceilings, a wall of exposed lathe and a small sink area. The original cellar, with exterior hatch access as well, has been vented for a cigar room. Crafted by Audio-Visual Lifestyles, the theater room has the best sound barrier available, projection TV and has been historically recreated in the likeness of an old theater. Full bathroom is adjacent to the large mother-in-law suite with sliders to the lower patio facing south. The barn’s lower level has a dirt floor, perfect for the horse stables, the large hen pen and a great deal of space.