Inside A Million-Dollar Amish Home (24 Photos)

Realtor Amy Burns recently alerted me to this Amish home in the Geauga County community which just sold for $1,050,000.

Now as we look inside you’ll see this is probably the most “un-Amish”-looking home we’ve covered here, and I suspect this home is going to surprise some people as being Amish-inhabited given its interior appearance in particular. A lot of the design aspects you’ll see here (subway tiles, all the marble or marble-like countertops, etc.) much more suggest “English” than “Amish”.

Likewise Amy writes that “It isn’t your typical Amish home, with many colors and progressive furnishings.” She adds that “My mother grew up Amish in the community I am currently selling homes in. I grew up knowing my Amish relatives and spending time with them frequently. I came across your website while researching another Amish home I have hitting the market soon.”

“The homes are incredible and may not appear to be Amish homes at first glance. I hope you enjoy taking a look.”

And while Amy is very right – and plus the listing itself does not have the words “Amish” anywhere in it – if you look closely you can see tell-tale clues – the absence of lighting fixtures, Amish-style furniture in some rooms, etc.

This home is on a 20-acre property which is not small but is also not a full-size dairy farm dimension. So the price tag here gives an idea of what real estate prices can be like in this large community, which also experiences land pressures, though maybe not quite to the same degree as say Lancaster County.

Here’s the description via realtor.com:

Discover this secluded, 20-acre estate accessible from the main road through a long, private driveway. Three structures stand amid the mature trees surrounding the lot, each displaying matching monochromatic exteriors.A stamped concrete pathway leads to the covered porch that welcomes you to this 5-bed, 2.5-bath residence.

Stunning features await the kitchen, including custom cabinetry, sleek countertops, and subway tile backsplash. Step out of the great room onto a veranda overlooking this one-of-a-kind property.In the owner’s suite, sliding barn doors reveal two walk-in closets. The ensuite includes a soaking tub, twin vanities, and a walk-in shower. Hydronic radiant heat is installed throughout the home for added comfort and efficiency.

Downstairs, the walk-out basement exits to a covered patio and pathway to an impressively crafted 24’x24 pavilion for entertaining. The 50’x94′ workshop highlights a kitchenette, full bath, 33’x16′ storage space, and an office displaying solid walnut accents. The barn presents 4 box stalls equipped with stall grid, individual light timers, aluminum front grills, tack room, and washroom.

Let your equine run freely with a 3-acre pasture enclosed by electric fencing, plus you’ll have an additional 14’x26′ run-in shed with automated irrigation. As a bonus, invisible fencing is installed on 5 acres of the property. A prized possession like no other, this unforgettable gem is an opportunity you wouldn’t want to miss.

So continuing a look at the kitchen which might be the fanciest room of the home in my opinion.

The refrigerator stands out here however. The diamond logo in the corner tells us that this is a fridge by Crystal Cold, which makes propane refrigerators popular with Amish. The Geauga County Amish community is known for its use of ice cooling, but that’s not the case in every Amish home.

Dining area table.

Living room with sofas. The lighting is probably run off a battery/inverter setup which is common in some homes. In this photo you can see the cord running to the area of the two cylindrical tables/stands where it is likely concealed.

A number of elements here that you won’t find in most Amish homes, including the floral pattern rug and wall decor.

The stove is an Amish touch as opposed to the doors and door frames in this photo.

This bathroom has modern elements and design cues (in fact I’m not sure what “design cues” actually are, but it sounds like it fits here 😀 ). Beautiful, and that tub looks relaxing after a long day on a roof or in a bustling furniture shop. But even in this photo I look at the plain ceiling with no lighting fixtures and that bit at least feels Amish to me.

The upstairs rooms feel a bit plainer to me, relatively speaking. Some of the furniture here seems more traditionally Amish.

I would call this look “modern traditional”.

So I have seen fancier Amish homes before but frankly this one surprised me as for the design and interior. I would make a guess that the owner is in the building trade, and probably has both the knowledge of, and appreciation for, finer interiors (at least relative to traditional Amish stylings).

The exterior on the other hand does not look that fancy when you look closer, as the material appears to be a metal siding that suggests a plainer look to me, almost like a shop home (though the architectural design, especially the look of the second floor windows, is a bit unorthodox).

Here are a few shots inside some of the outbuildings.

A lot of space in this very roomy garage.

Looks like they have fishing rods covered.

Office area.

That’s a church-style bench.

Looks like a horse shower.

I have to say this expands my horizons a bit on what an Amish home can be. Recently in Lancaster County I had a similar experience when a son of an Amish friend pointed out an Amish-owned home that looked anything but at first glance.

He knew I’d be surprised that a home with such a luxurious exterior appearance was in fact Amish-owned, which is why he pointed it out.

Successful business activity has generated a lot of wealth for some families, and in turn has also brought them more in line with the non-Amish world in some ways. Both of those aspects combine to result in homes like this one, and the one I saw in Pennsylvania.

Thanks again to Amy Burns for sharing this. She also has another Amish-owned property in the same community, this one still up for sale (at a price just a bit under this one’s), which you can find here.

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    8 Comments

    1. David Stear

      The House

      Furniture seems to be rather sparse in some of the rooms which seem oversized given the amount of furniture in them, but then again I’m thinking maybe the space is used for church (??). Nice bathroom; no outhouse here which tells one it is definitely not a Swartzentruber home. Are these wealthier Amish expected to “step up” with “charity” if poorer members of the church happen to fall on hard times?

    2. Clu Carradine

      I can see this anywhere

      Modern, soulless, sterile, open floor-plan, granite, stainless, blah, blah, blah like every other DIY on TV. Being Amish-built I’m sure it is VERY well-done, but it looks…and is priced…like everything else I can see all day long online. Pass.

      1. David Stear

        The House

        I agree with Clu Carradine for the most part, the “English” equivalent would be the McMansions all put up in a hurry from the 1990s on.

      2. J.O.B.

        This family does have money and styled the house in a very modern way.

        The master bedroom shower.
        Twin vanities.
        The counter-tops.
        The floor in the garage.
        The stone landscaping outside.
        The outdoor permanent gazebo.
        The hydronic radiant heat.
        The office is designed like a bar with 2 bar stools.

        There is no modesty or humility with these choices. They wanted this home to look good, for people to know they are doing well, and also look ‘Englisch’ for a easier and more expensive sale…

        More and more Amish are not just in this world, but also of it as well.

        This home is a perfect example of this.

    3. Fancy Amish homes

      I’ve been inside some pretty fancy Amish homes. Lancaster and Holmes County both have some pretty wealthy Amish and some of their homes are spectacular.

    4. Reziac

      Some of the furniture and decor that seem out of place may have been staging (rented props) used by the real estate agent. This is very common especially with higher-end properties.

    5. Paula

      Amish Mansion

      I always wonder what it would cost to have an Amish house wired for electricity. A house this size would be especially costly.

      I was trying to see if I could read any of the books & pamphlets in the office. I’m sure the owner meets with clients there. And I suspect he is in the design/build business. A very profitable one. Looks like he knows his stuff. If there’s an address one could Google & see what business is listed there. Now…had this been the lifestyle I could’ve lived when I was offered to join the Amish, it would’ve been more tempting. But I still hate cooking/baking.

      And…is he building something bigger to move to?

    6. David M Hill

      The Amish faith is one big convoluted mess of a religion. This property is an excellent example. It’s about as much Amish as the Taj Mahal.