Hot Property: $900K award-winning home near golf course

The home at 1065 W. 52nd St. stands in stark contrast to the more traditional homes around it. Realtor Dick Schulte calls it "the holy grail of architectural simplicity."

And stark and simple aptly describe the four-bedroom, three-bath custom home, which sits on two acres in the Buttonwood Crescent neighborhood near Highland Country Club and golf course on the Northwestside.

Built in 1988, it won top honors from the Indiana Society of Architects in 1990. Architect James McQuiston worked with homeowners Bob and Susan Johnstone to design the contemporary, two-story home, now on the market for $899,900.

The Johnstones have raised their children and are looking to downsize, spending summers in Indianapolis and winters in Tucson, Ariz.

Gray tones throughout the home contribute to the calm, uncluttered space, enhanced by the park-like setting it occupies. Large maple, oak and pine trees grace the property. Hardwood floors run throughout the first floor, while carpet creates a warmer space on the second level.

Huge windows bring the outdoors into the two-story great room, a wide open space that leads into a formal dining room, breakfast room and remodeled kitchen with bamboo cabinets. A den with pocket doors and fireplace offers a private retreat off the great room. A bedroom and full bath complete the first floor.

A second-floor loft space houses a small office with a sweeping view of the great room. A large master suite with vaulted ceilings and built-in dressers provides a perfect mix of practical and peaceful. Also upstairs: two more bedrooms, two full baths and a large laundry room.

The location in Washington Township affords easy access to the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Butler University and Downtown. And the golf course is just steps out the front door.

"I love it over here," said Schulte, who lives around the corner. "It's a great place to live."

Call Star reporter Maureen Gilmer at (317) 444-6879. Follow her on Twitter: @MaureenCGilmer.

About the home

Location: 1065 W. 52nd St.

Details: Four bedrooms, three baths, great room, den, fireplace, enclosed patio, two-car garage, 4,600 square feet, two acres.

List price: $899,900.

BLC #: 21357333

Contact: Dick Schulte, Schulte and Associates, (317) 698-7456.