FSBO
7440 Corydon Ridge Road NE. Lanesville, Indiana 47136
Embrace country living with our breathtaking FSBO property in Lanesville, Indiana. Welcome to your dream retreat—The Big Blue House on the Hill.
Discover your dream country home, ideally situated just 10 minutes from all the essential amenities and only 12 minutes from the Sherman Minton Bridge. Convenience and tranquility perfectly combined!
Built in 1996, this impressive 3,136-square-foot home rests on nearly an acre of land. It features a spacious 2.5-car attached garage, providing ample extra storage beyond parking space.
Boasting six bedrooms and three bathrooms, this country-modern ranch-style home offers both a thoughtfully designed interior and an abundance amount of outdoor space for relaxation and entertainment.
The great room is a true centerpiece, featuring soaring cathedral ceiling adorned with a striking custom sand swirl textured design that adds character and elegance.
The cherry-finished ceiling fan adds a touch of class and style. A striking maroon accent wall, paired with arched windows, invites natural light, creating a warm atmosphere.
The dining room and master bedroom showcase the elegant fan textured designs inside the trayed ceiling. In the dining room, you'll find stunning dark wood floors, a vintage beveled etched glass panel brass two-tier chandelier and updated French doors with built-in blinds. These doors open to a spacious, freshly painted double deck, perfect for outdoor relaxation and entertaining, all while overlooking the beautiful in-ground pool.
The kitchen features updated white cabinets and hardware, freshly painted for a modern touch, complemented by a spacious built-in island that enhances both functionality and style. The Kitchen cabinet upgrade comes complete with a transferable warranty.
The entire home has been refreshed with newly painted walls, ceilings, and trim, creating a clean and inviting atmosphere. Sleek stainless-steel appliances add a contemporary finish to the kitchen.
A recently installed gas line supports the addition of a premium LG 6.3 Cu. Ft. Freestanding Gas True Convection Smart Range. This chef's dream appliance comes equipped with EasyClean and UltraHeat 20K burners, all in stunning stainless-steel.
Enjoy the convenience of a new French door refrigerator equipped with a filtered water dispenser, a pull-out freezer drawer, and a sleek stainless-steel dishwasher paired with a built-in cabinet Stainless-steel microwave.
The kitchen also features a new modern stainless-steel faucet and a garbage disposal.
Off of the kitchen step into the spacious utility room, showcasing updated flooring, overhead cabinets and a newly upgraded black double utility sink.
Brand-new blinds and drapes installed throughout the home for a fresh look.
upgraded with newly installed windows for enhanced aesthetics and energy efficiency.
The master bedroom boasts a spacious walk-in closet, and an expansive master bath. Relax in the whirlpool tub, enjoy the updated his and hers faucets, and admire the natural light streaming through the stunning arched window.
All doors throughout the house have been replaced or updated, including a new entry door and storm door for the guest house apartment. Additionally, the guest house apartment features a brand-new heating and air conditioning unit, complete with a transferable warranty.
The finished basement in the main home has a custom wet bar, complete with authentic bar signs and bar stools that will remain with the home. There's also a pool room with a shower and direct access to a patio leading straight to the heated in-ground pool. The pool features drop-in steps at the shallow end, seamlessly connecting to the concrete patio. These wide steps, equipped with a stainless-steel handrail, include built-in jets and are designed to double as seating, offering a perfect space to relax and enjoy the water.
Featuring three spacious bedrooms and a side office, the finished basement includes the bar area for dining and a cozy living room space, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The wet bar area is fully equipped with all the essentials of a kitchen, including sink, small refrigerator, microwave, two-burner hotplate, new toaster oven, coffee maker, and ample under-bar shelf storage space.
The living room opens to the patio and pool through French doors, blending indoor and outdoor living.
Ample storage solutions are thoughtfully integrated, including custom-built closets under the stairs to maximize space and organization. Adjacent to the third bedroom, the basement features a custom-designed cedar walk-in closet, offering the natural cedar aroma and the functionality of storing your seasonal wardrobe.
Additionally, the property offers a 30x40 pole barn with a large freshly painted deck that houses a fully finished, heated, and air-conditioned mother-in-law suite/guest studio apartment. Complete with appliances, a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and a spacious bedroom, this versatile space is ideal for extended family or visitors.
In the Pole Barn basement, you’ll find a 1,000-square-foot finished heated and air-conditioned basement/man cave/potential business, complete with a finished office and a second bathroom. It also features a pull-down attic for additional storage, custom shelving, a workroom bay, with a cabinet and workbench. Has been Commercially Zoned—Ideal for Your Home-Based Business!
The second building was originally built in 2010, and underwent significant remodeling in 2021, with additional updates in 2025.
This home is unique with character and charm, showcasing features that set it apart. The Pole Barn basement has beautifully stained and tinted concrete floors that has a look of warmth and style. Vintage locally reclaimed barn wood walls combined with a reclaimed corrugated barn metal-accented ceiling, creating a rustic look. Every detail including the rustic light fixtures and fan has been thoughtfully designed.
The parking area has been expanded and the house is hardwired for RV hookup in the space next to the garage, the blacktop driveway is freshly sealed, and the concrete surfaces around the pool area have been recently pressure-washed for a polished finish.
The home's HVAC unit, installed just a few years ago, has been meticulously maintained with annual cleanings and warranty service checks. Most recently inspected in June 2025, it ensures year-round comfort and peace of mind. The unit is still under warranty.
This home is packed with upgrades! New plumbing upgrades, a brand-new roof, siding, gutters, and charming barn shutters—all covered by a transferable warranty for the new owner. The property also includes a new pool safety cover, filter, and fresh filter sand. Plus, all the current owner's pool supplies come with the home. New pool additions under warranty.
The exterior has been professionally landscaped, featuring an updated privacy chain link fence with stylish privacy slats and custom-built wooden shadow box gates on both sides of the property. A beautifully stamped concrete sidewalk connects the home to the guest house, complete with stairs and a handrail for safety. There's also a safety fence separating the pool area from the guest house for added security. Extra privacy fence slat replacements come with home.
Inside, the home boasts new flooring throughout most areas.
Located in Franklin Township and within the highly regarded Lanesville School District, this is a property you don't want to miss!
This home has been cherished by the homeowner for 24 years. A lifelong resident of this small town, she fulfilled her dream of raising her two boys in this special place. It’s an ideal home for family life—perfect for raising kids, working, and enjoying downtime. From the start, the home has been meticulously cared for, with every update and remodel handled by trusted local contractors. Each recent sell upgrade was made with care and intention, as though it was done for themselves. Truly, this home is a rare and remarkable find.
The homeowner is open to including the new drapes, rugs and select staging furniture—both indoor and outdoor—with the sale.
As a buyer, you will also receive an organized "Buyers Binder" with a comprehensive list of trusted local contractors that worked on the home upgrades, all utility contacts, Property Tax and Property Insurance documentation and all related warranty documentation.
We are selling this property FSBO (For Sale By Owner) for a reason. We have no plans to negotiate or cover any buyer's agent or broker fees/commissions.
While we sincerely appreciate all interest, we want to be upfront to avoid wasting anyone's time. Serious buyers are required to provide a pre-approval letter as proof of financing ability. If you're paying in cash, a proof of funds letter from your financial institution will be needed.
We will be working with our trusted Real Estate attorney of nearly 10 years to draft and oversee the purchase agreement and closing process.
*Adam Burkhardt, Attorney at Law, Simpson Colin LLC., Corydon, Indiana
(812) 738-2246
Move-in ready with inspection!
We take pride in our home and the upgrades we’ve made, and we are committed to full transparency from the start. To ensure your confidence, we’ve conducted a professional pre-listing inspection with a trusted locally licensed home inspector. The inspection report is available for you to view at our cost. It will be provided at the time of offer in the buyers binder along with warranties documentation.
We will disclose that the home and 2nd building has no water, foundation, structural, electrical, insulation, safety, mold, roof or HVAC issues as noted in the report highlights.
If you have any questions, the inspector, John Ingle, will be happy to assist. He is highly respected in the area, and his contact information is provided below:
John Ingle, Ingle Home Inspection
(812) 670-5007
Message from the Owner:
We are committed to being upfront, transparent, and ethical with all offers. In cases of multiple offers, all parties will be informed to ensure there is no "auction-style bidding."
Our goal is to accept the "highest and best" offer while also considering backup offers that provide clearer timelines and expectations.
We are selling our home directly, which means you can potentially save on the typical real estate agent's commission of 6-7% of the sale price.
This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase your dream home without the added expense of a real estate agent.
We intend to Emphasize Simplicity and Direct Communication:
"By dealing directly with us, you'll have a clear and simple path to purchase, with direct communication and no intermediaries."
"We are happy to answer your questions and work directly with you to make this a seamless transaction."
We understand that buying a home without an agent can feel overwhelming. That’s why we are here with our team to provide you with all the information you need and support you every step of the way.
You can trust us to guide you through the process, ensuring a smooth, fair, and comfortable transaction for both parties.
Best regards,
~The Akridge's
Comps available in the "Buyers Binder"
Local parks 🏞️
Gary E Caven Park
4 minutes
Georgetown Park
3 minutes
Heritage Park Lanesville
4 minutes
🍿 Nostalgic Georgetown Drive-in theater minutes away
🧑🏼🍳 Mom & Pop local take out food
