Rare opportunity to live in Downtown Carmel, w/direct access to the Monon Trail, downtown Carmel, Midtown events, shops and restaurants. Plus, a full studio apartment above the detached 2 car garage for your office, your workout space, your in-laws or your college kids returning home for the summer. Downsize into this sensational home, without sacrificing storage, guest space and/or supplemental income. 4bdrm/3.5 bath, with a large open floor plan for a discerning buyer looking to simplify, without living simply! The charming Great Room features a cathedral ceiling lined with cedar beams, and a stone fireplace flanked by exquisite built-in shelving. Spacious dining room for proper entertaining, Gorgeous custom kitchen including Stainless appliances, induction cooktop, commercial hood w/exterior venting, enormous island & sensational stone counter tops. Main floor primary suite with walk-in closet and a primary bath featuring double sinks and a custom tiled shower. Enter the mudroom, plus a separate laundry room, from the attached garage. The functional back hallway includes space for all your belongings as well as custom cabinetry in laundry. Upstairs includes 2 more bedrooms, a reading loft, and a full bathroom. The oversized, detached 2+ car garage has a full studio apartment above with a full bath, and a kitchenette, all with separate access and utilities. The most incredible additional feature is the stunning covered patio. 20' x 14', which can be accessed from the Great Room and/or the Primary Suite. A vaulted roof over the patio, with blue stone surround, creating the most magnificent, private outdoor living space you can imagine. New Tankless gas water heater 2024, New HE Gas Furnace 2024, New Mini Split 2024. New Heat Pump for apartment 2019. New Tankless electric hot water heater in apt.- 2019.