703 E Mitchell St Kendallville, IN 46755

The McCray Mansion, completed in 1928 for the prominent E.E. McCray family, is one of Indiana's historic gems. This Colonial Revival home totals 10,000+ sq. The estate encompasses 1.04 acres and includes a separate three-bay carriage house with chauffer's residence above The park-like grounds feature a variety of trees, perennial gardens, water features, and a split drive leading to both the veranda and the gated motor court. Exterior features of the home such as beautiful brick, quoined corners, keystones, towering chimneys, a Vermont slate roof, copper guttering and downspouts, elaborate wood and limestone trim, massive columns flanking the slate-floored veranda, and a picturesque raised and set-back elevation, make this home immediately recognized as very special. Historic integrity and notable features continue throughout the interior, starting with a breathtaking grand circular staircase - 18 feet in diameter and spanning three levels. Other notable elements include the phenomenal, original kitchen with farm sink and an eight-door built-in McCray refrigerator (restored & fully functional!), six bedrooms, each with a connecting bath, four working fireplaces, additional back staircases, a walnut-paneled library, winter garden (breakfast room), butler and china pantries, plus original chandeliers, sconces, and a working 1928 intercom system. The third floor, featuring a ballroom, was designed with vaults and drawers for furs, clothing, linens and jewelry. The basement level has full daylight windows, includes three stairways, and features a theatre/recreation room with an original "silver screen" for movie viewing and has theatre seating for 18. Other original details throughout the home's interior include hand-carved woodwork, Moravian Tile Company and imported Spanish tile work, and plaster finishes that mimic travertine marble. The McCray Mansion is located in a quaint tree-lined neighborhood in historic Kendallville (30 minutes north of Fort Wayne) and is just a five-minute walk from beautiful Bixler Lake Park (beaches, kayak rentals, trails, etc.), a new public library, and a charming Main Street with a movie theater, shops and eateries. Kendallville is also home to outstanding public and private schools. Average Utilities: Gas $248, Electric $98, Water $106, Trash $19.