The Ostler Estate - 127 +/- Acres of Managed Indiana Hardwood

Property Description

For those who have been looking for seclusion and a home on acreage, this is a property that is exceptionally difficult to duplicate. Behind a gated entrance on Low Gap Road, approximately 860 yards of private driveway wind through the woods before the home comes into view. By the time you reach the house, the road and the outside world are well behind you.

What makes this property truly unique is what surrounds it. The 127 +/- acre estate borders Morgan-Monroe and Yellowwood State Forests, placing more than 18,600 contiguous acres of public timber on three sides. That creates an extraordinary permanent buffer from development and gives the owner a hunting environment measured in thousands of acres rather than 127. For approximately 20 years, the property has been intentionally managed for trophy whitetail and strong turkey numbers. More than .35 miles of Robertson Creek runs through the property, along with a 1.25 acre pond. Approximately 11.5 acres are tillable, with much of that ground established in food plots. Five custom hunting blinds are already in place, making this a truly turnkey hunting property.

The setting is equally suited for recreation and retreat. The combination of mature hardwoods, natural cover, live water, food plots, established trails, and surrounding public timber creates a remarkable outdoor environment. The property is predominantly wooded across its natural ridge-and-hollow terrain, with timber that has been managed for both wildlife and long-term investment. A select cut was completed in 2026 for salvage and stand improvement following the tornado that came through this portion of Monroe County. The work resulted in a brand-new trail system while continuing to position the timber for future value.

At the center of the property is a custom-built, 2,019 square foot home with four bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Three bedrooms are located on the main level, including a 12'x16' primary bedroom with a walk-in closet. The main level also includes two bathrooms, a utility room, and a 20'x13' eat-in kitchen.

The home was built with the property in mind, and some of its details cannot simply be purchased and added later. The kitchen features cherry wood flooring made from timber harvested directly from the property. A wraparound porch takes advantage of the surrounding woods, while the 23'x17' living room features a dramatic vaulted ceiling extending to the roof, with the upstairs hallway overlooking the space below. Upstairs includes a fourth bedroom, a full bathroom, and two bonus rooms that could serve as a home office, bunk room, hunting room, guest space, or additional storage.

The improvements outside the home make the property especially functional for someone who wants to actually use the land. The 40'x60' detached garage and the 40'x60' barn each contain dedicated workshops, organized and equipped with an extensive collection of tools and equipment that convey with the sale. The next owner inherits an established workspace rather than starting from scratch.

Additional improvements include a wood barn, a plank storage building, a hexagonal shed behind the pond, a 20'x30' cabin/ground blind, and an outdoor kennel. Four of the structures are equipped with wood-burning stoves. Fiber optic, septic, water, electric, and heating and cooling are all connected. There is substantial covered space for tractors, side-by-sides, boats, campers, hunting equipment, tools, and the many other things that come with owning a property of this size.

Despite the level of seclusion, the location is remarkably convenient. Martinsville and I-69 are approximately four miles away. Memorial Stadium is approximately 28 minutes away, Lake Lemon approximately 10 minutes by road, and Lake Monroe approximately 15 miles as the crow flies. Greenwood is approximately 40 minutes, Indianapolis approximately 45 minutes, Zionsville approximately 58 minutes, and downtown Carmel approximately 65 minutes.

There are plenty of 127 +/- acre properties. There are far fewer that offer this level of privacy, a gated approach, more than 18,600 acres of adjoining public timber, a live creek, a private pond, twenty years of wildlife management, established food plots and blinds, managed hardwoods, a custom-built home, multiple working shops and barns, and enough infrastructure to immediately enjoy the property without spending years building it out.

This is not simply acreage with a house on it. It is a legacy. A private estate, hunting property, recreational retreat, and working property that has already been thoughtfully developed. Call me and come experience what makes it different.

Showing is by appointment only.