Single Family Residence Lakefront for Sale in 9401 West Tulip Drive, Columbus, Indiana, USA

" Castalia"a Romanesque Lakefront Estate

“CASTALIA” a Romanesque estate
Located in Bartholomew county, Columbus, Indiana
Situated on a peninsula and surrounded by two man-made lakes you enter this magnificent estate through electronic lion guarded wrought iron gates into the realm of “CASTALIA”, an enchanting Romanesque villa. Based upon Palladio’s Villa Rotunda in Italy, this home’s stunning exterior was constructed from materials imported from Italy and includes intricate wrought-iron courtyard entry gates and beautiful marble work. Further complementing the exteriors fabulous looks are fifteen plus exquisitely landscaped acres, which feature a beautiful wooded serene paved driveway, horse barn and small pasture, a three tiered waterfall, charming gazebo and a dock for fishing, swimming and boating. Castalia’s interior is so impressive that it has been the setting for teas, concerts and dinner parties. Of course, the entry area only offers a hint of this home’s splendor with its tiered fountains, terrazzo floors, vaulted arched ceilings and Palladian windows. Like all of the other rooms in the home, the entry area has access to the terrace balcony which surrounds the entire residence and offers panoramic views of the grounds. The rest of the interior offers unsurpassed luxury, as the highlights include seven bath facilities (five full and two half), a kitchen with catering capabilities, two marble fireplaces, an elevator, indoor fountain and bedrooms with elegant baths which include walk-in Roman steam shower and whirlpool tubs. There’s a garage for limos, laundry room, work room (shop), storage rooms, walk-in cooler and mechanical room. There is a pool room and recreation room with kitchenette, solarium and office. This nationally renowned home nearly adjoins the beautiful Harrison Lakes Country Club and a meticulously groomed par four golf course. Castalia was originally designed and built for the beloved Ms. Elsie Sweeney and took almost two years to build at a reported cost of over $11,000,000 in 1963.

This unique one-of-a-kind estate is now available, including the champagne, at way below its current appraised value of $2,200,000 (furnishings appraised separately at $60,000. May be purchased for $25,000.

Contact: Ronald W. Dykstra 1709 East Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301. Telephone and FAX 954-779-7664 or 757-630-2735.