The most expensive property on Zillow is a stunning $48million Indiana farm which comes with eight lakes, a roadhouse bar, a diner and a garage with room for 250 cars.
The 15-bedroom, 16-bathroom property is set on a 550-acre estate nestled in the picturesque south west Indiana countryside.
Known as Big Tree Farm, it offers a luxurious escape to the wild, located just outside of Santa Claus – a charming Christmas town which attracts millions of visitors each year.
The log home is surrounded by stunning landscaping and complemented by lavish entertainment and recreational facilities designed for families to enjoy.
The owner and creator is multi-millionaire B. Edward Ewing, a wealthy real estate developer.
A sprawling estate covering 550 acres and priced at an impressive $48 million has recently been listed on Zillow with amenities that rival a luxury resort hotel
The centerpiece of the property is an expansive log home surrounded by stunning landscaping
The log home draws design from the iconic lodges found in National Parks of Yosemite and Grand Canyon
Ewing made his fortune through a combination of real estate and business management.
He purchased the first 100 acres of this property and gradually added more as his finances allowed. He is said to have taken an interest in where every single tree was planted.
The log home was inspired by the iconic lodges of Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Parks.
Some of the architectural features include timbered ceilings, huge picture windows, and a three-story-high dry stack stone fireplace.
Set on three floors, the main home consists of six bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms.
The architectural details include timbered ceilings and wooden floors
Wood is all around with a stone fireplace to provide warmth in the winter months
The three-story main residence at Big Tree Farm includes six bedroom one of which is pictured
Another of the master bedrooms is seen here with a stone fireplace for winter warmth
Wood and stone features continue throughout and into the bathroom areas
Nestled in the scenic countryside of Southwest Indiana, this 15-bedroom, 16-bathroom estate, known as Big Tree Farm, is a haven of tranquility
Big Tree Farm is set on 550 acres. At one time, the rolling hills of this estate were cornfields
The great room on the main-level offers breathtaking views with soaring floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
The main floor and lower levels also feature master bedrooms with stone fireplaces, intricately hand-carved mantels pieces, walk-in closets, and ensuite bathrooms.
Those walking outdoors from the lower level can step out onto a vast lawn where a covered pavilion sits with a stone fireplace and rocking chairs, with a miniature log cabin playhouse for children to play in a ‘house’ of their own.
The land on which the estate was built used to be cornfields, but over a period of 30 years has been transformed.
The estate has a resort-like feel with guests entering through three gated entrances lined with pristine white fencing.
Children can play ‘house’ in their own scaled down version of a log cabin
A walkway leads out onto one of eight lakes at the end of which is a seating area and pavilion
Like everything else about the property, the pool area is also set on a massive scale with a the resort-style pool spanning 2,042 square feet
There are plenty of amenities on the estate including this floodlit tennis court
Next to the pool is an outdoor pavilion complete with bar and dining area
Oak trees line the driveway and perimeter of the estate with signs carved into boulders that lead the way to the main entrance.
For those wanting to get a bit of fresh air there’s plenty of space to run about with 3½ miles of trails that meander around the various lakes and botanical gardens.
The paths are peppered with enchanting waterfalls and bronze statues designed by well known artists.
Like everything else about the property, the pool area is also set on a massive scale with a resort-style pool spanning 2,042 square feet, a covered outdoor bar, a catering kitchen, dining area, large stone fireplace, air-conditioned restrooms, and lakeside cabanas.
For nature lovers, eight lakes gives ample opportunities for fishing, boating, and kayaking.
Parts of the property feature woods with trails that could be used for mountain biking or riding ATVs.
Wildlife also roams free wild turkeys and white-tailed deer among the fauna.
Among the facilities the estate boasts are several large stone fire pits, a garden amphitheater, a shooting range, a floodlit tennis court, sports equipment room, basketball court, horseshoe pits, and a number of outdoor gathering spaces to enjoy with guests.
The sprawling Guest Quarters, area known as ‘The Stables’, with each guest suite is named after Kentucky Derby winners from nearby Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky
A wrap-around saloon-style bar is featured in one of the eating areas
The walls are adorned with sporting memorabilia for guests to enjoy
The entertainment area features enough space for hundreds of guests
The building features a game room complete with table tennis and table football
Vintage Texaco gas pumps sit at the entrance to the car museum
A 1950’s style diner is located adjacent to the Entertainment Facility. The centerpiece of the 2,400 square foot diner is a shining, brand new, never driven, Harley Davidson motorcycle
The diner is plastered with musical memorabilia and has classic big red booths and tables
The diner has immaculate black and white checkered floors
Also on site is the Classic Car Museum that at one time housed 250 cars
The gardens, pathways, and common areas are all lit up throughout the evening hours and into the night.
The estate also has an Entertainment Facility that spans more than 9,000 square feet which is perfect for hosting parties, corporate meetings, and fundraisers with enough room for 600 guests.
The building comes complete with wrap-around saloon-style bar, sound system, stage, dance floor, laser lighting, fog machine, games room, outdoor fire pit and outdoor amphitheater.
For those wanting to step back in time for a taste of nostalgia, a 1950s-style diner is full of charm.
The centerpiece of the 2,400-square-foot diner is a gleaming, brand new, never-driven Harley Davidson motorcycle.
The diner makes an impression from the moments guests enter with black and white checkered floors and walls adorned with music memorabilia.
Each table comes with its own fully operational mini jukebox player so diners sitting in the red vinyl seats at booths and tables can create a playlist from decades past.
But wait, there’s more! Vintage Texaco gas pumps stand at the entrance to the Classic Car Museum.
At one point, the vast space hosted 250 cars and it seems it is begging to be filled with someone’s vintage collection once again.
