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Leslie Holstner Jr. Estate

Bruce Eveslage

Selling online for the Estate of Les Holstner Jr., an early 1800’s authentic log cabin that was originally a stage stop and toll house in Floyds Knobs, moved to this New Albany location in 1936. The home is nestled on a wooded 3/4 acre lot overlooking a creek with a 12’ x 20’ utility shed – located just minutes to downtown with easy access to I-265. Great opportunity to own a historic and unique Floyd County home.

CHARMING 1800’S LOG CABIN – A TRUE PIECE OF HISTORY!

• Historic 1800’s Authentic Log Cabin
• Wooded 3/4 Acre Lot with Creek
• 952 Square Feet Finished on Two Floors
• 1 Bedroom – 1 Bath – Fireplace
• Original Craftsmanship & Details
• 396 Square Foot Basement Cellar
• 12’ x 20’ Utility Shed with Metal Roof
• Additional Street Level Parking
• New Albany – Floyd County Schools
• Centrally Located Just Minutes to I-265
• 3 Miles to Downtown New Albany
• 10 Miles to Downtown Louisville

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Corner Notched Hand Huened Logs
• Wood Shake Shingle Roof
• Full-Width Front Porch
• Strapped Hinged Wood Exterior Doors
• Period Lock on Front Door with Original Brass Key
• Wide Plank Wood Floors & Wood Beamed Ceiling
• Impressive Stone Fireplace with Hearth
• Interior Window Shutters
• Stone Walkways
• Wood Deck Overlooking Creek

Approach the show-stopping antique two-board front door with hand-forged iron strap hinges and use the striking brass skeleton key to begin your journey back in time to the origins of our Southern Indiana community. This authentic 1800s log cabin features a period gable roof with wood shake shingles, nestled on a picturesque wooded lot offering a serene setting with views overlooking a creek.

The cabin’s main room features an impressive and inviting fireplace and hearth —8 feet wide and built of large stones indigenous to Southern Indiana. The main level is complete with an equipped kitchen with pine walls and ceiling, a full bath, and a washer hookup. A winding stairway leads you up to a large 16 x 20 bedroom with slanted ceilings and five various level windows with wood shutters, all adding to the home’s classic charm and appeal. The home is equipped with gas heat, central air conditioning, and interior and exterior entrance points to the cellar basement.

The ¾ acre lot includes a 12’ x 20’ utility shed with a vintage standing seamed metal roof, an enclosed garden area, large rear wood deck and a 30’ x 20’ street level concrete pad for additional parking.

This one-of-a-kind property offers an unparalleled opportunity to own a piece of local history, combining rustic beauty with historical significance. Don’t miss your chance to make this unique log cabin yours!

LOG CABIN HISTORY

The log cabin was built in the early 1800s by the founders of Mooresville, which later became known as Floyd Knobs in Southern Indiana. It stood atop the hills off State Road 150, on what was formerly Old Vincennes Trail and, before that, Black Diamond Trail. This unique property was once a toll house, collecting tolls from stagecoaches and other vehicles, and the house was also used as an inn where travelers could get a hot meal and a little rest before continuing their journey.

Edward and Christine Ruoff purchased the cabin in 1936 from Mr. Moore, a descendant of the original owner who was living in Louisville, KY. The Ruoffs dismantled the building, marked each log carefully, had it moved, and rebuilt it on its present site on Green Valley Road.

The owner, Les Holstner, has been the latest caretaker of the cabin, owning the property since 1977.

I-265 to Grant Line Road Exit. South to right on Mount Tabor Road to left on Green Valley Road. Property on left.