This Southern Indiana lakefront mansion has all the bathrooms, and it's up for auction

Jenny Porter Tilley, Indianapolis Star
Updated ·1 min read

A property described as "one of Indiana's most scenic and serene estates" will be auctioned off in April.

Sure, it has its own dock, a French nickname and a pool. But maybe its best feature: According to property records, it has eight full bathrooms.

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Located along the Bischoff Reservoir in Southeastern Indiana, the estate is referred to as "Le Reve," according to a news release from DeCaro Auctions. The auction will take place at 11 a.m. ET April 15 on the property at 13198 N. County Road 400 E in Batesville.

The land, originally owned by the city of Batesville, was purchased by orthopedic surgeon Stephen Stein in 2002, according to Ripley County property records. In a 2020 real estate feature in the Wall Street Journal, Stein said he and his wife, Rebecca, moved to Batesville with their two children and built the home.

A 16,068-square-foot Batesville, Indiana, mansion on 15 acres of waterfront property will be auctioned off in April.
A 16,068-square-foot Batesville, Indiana, mansion on 15 acres of waterfront property will be auctioned off in April.

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According to his interview with WSJ, the couple hired local architect Susan Glaser for the project and work. He said it took more than a year and cost $5 million to build.

Some features of the home include:

  • Gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances

  • Five bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bath

  • Primary bathroom with a big closet and large soaking tub

  • Wood-paneled elevator

  • Outdoor area with covered porch, greenhouse, pool and hot tub

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana real estate: 5-bedroom mansion at Bischoff Reservoir