Lockerbie Square Victorian Masterpiece

Lockerbie Square

 

In a recent post, I told about my trip to Lockerbie Square. This is an area of Indianapolis which has undergone revitalization. Most of the original homes have been refurbished, restored and updated, while retaining the original historic quality of the neighborhood. These older homes and neighborhoods have become popular for home buyers in Indianapolis.

Lockerbie Square is the oldest surviving neighborhood in Indianapolis and one of the nation's pre-eminent examples of Victorian restoration.

I met one of the homeowners while she was out trimming her gardens. I was amazed by the pristine condition of her home, which you could tell has been lovingly cared for. She showed me around her gardens; we talked about some of the history and changes she has observed in the 17 years she has lived in Lockerbie Square. I like knowing the scoop, so told her I would check back for an update.

 

 

Here's a look at her home:

 




The History of Lockerbie Square

Printable Walking Tour of Lockerbie Square

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13 Comments on Lockerbie Square Home ~ Indianapolis

JUL
03
2007
168,161 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Wow!  I love the brick walkway to the front porch...love all the BiG OAKS...these homes have such character that we don't see in FL!!  Nice display...I see why you enjoyed it!

5:34am • #1
105,124 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Susie - Thanks for the comments......it really is a great way to spend the day or evening. When this neighborhood was being restored, all the streets were recobbled, which really adds to the charachter.
7:53am • #2

Paula,

Great show! The gardens are beautiful and I'm sure you won over a future client with this one. Kudos!

9:02am • #3
105,124 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Anthea - It was fun! I really wanted to tour the inside. The owner had told me of all the updates, so my curiosity was piqued! Wouldn't you just love to stage and decorate a home like this?
10:17am • #4

Paula,

I would love to stage a home like this! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous.

12:12pm • #5
121,342 Points 7 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Nice piece!  See, those historic homes are addictive.  And you found a very nice one to get the scoop on.
8:53pm • #6
105,124 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Cynthia - I love the Victorian era of homes. They have some really nice condos there too. The homeowner I met was telling me about an arson fire which destroyed many of the homes on the south side of New York. The land was vacant for many years, then they put the condos in. It is really just a beautiful area.
8:57pm • #7
JUL
06
2007
261,871 Points 26 Featured Posts Outside Blog
I love the shot of the covered porch - the way the camera moves makes you feel like you are there - nice use of RES
12:47am • #8
105,124 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Thesa: Isn't this just a beautiful home. I, too like the front porch and the brick steps leading up to the home. Oh yeah........I love RES!
1:02am • #9
JUL
07
2007
141,598 Points 14 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog
There's nothing more welcoming than a well taken care of old victorian style home.  What a beauty- thanks for sharing!
3:08pm • #10
105,124 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Laurie: I agree......of course the homeowner I spoke to was bemoaning the work the home requires. With three stories and 4000 square foot, maybe I only want to visit! :)

8:12pm • #11
270,512 Points 18 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Great info and love the show Paula - guess I missed this the first go round - glad I found it tonight! 
10:59pm • #12
105,124 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog
Thanks cyndee - It is such a beautiful area of town. Many of the streets have trees on both sides which create a canopy across the street. Just Lovely!
11:27pm • #13

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