BUILT IN 1963, the home at 765 Bloor Lane in Zionsville has changed hands only twice in its history. Delightfully, its inhabitants have followed the practice of leaving things better than you found them. Thanks to the current owners, its Dutch Colonial revival character has been refreshed and reimagined without losing any of the charm that distinguishes it from standard, builder-grade offerings.
“There’s a whole feeling that the property evokes,” says Realtor Louise Bergmann. “It’s the three P’s: privacy, peacefulness, and personality. It’s not blasé.” Even though the home sits on nearly four wooded acres—and backs up to a nature preserve—it’s not out in the sticks. Zionsville’s enchanting downtown village is just two minutes away, with shops and restaurants all easily accessible.
Embarking on a to-the-studs renovation several years ago, the owners expanded the original footprint with the addition of a main floor primary, mudroom, and screened-in porch, bringing the home to almost 3,200 square feet. Quiet luxury permeates each room with features like radiant heat floors in the mudroom and family room and honed quartzite countertops. They’re design choices that speak to the importance of creating a home that not only looks good but feels good, too…