Own a piece of history as this incredible, architecturally designed Hurstbourne ranch was uniquely built by the Bauer Candies family around an original spring house from the 1780's. This one is a must-see! Find 9229 Marlboro Circle positioned atop nearly half an acre in the City of Hurstbourne. You'll welcome guests into a bright foyer. An adjacent living room looks out across the sweeping lawn through two tall windows. The formal dining room provides a place to celebrate special occasions and holidays with loved ones. The spacious kitchen has peninsula style countertops and an eat-in breakfast area with a beautiful bay window. The cozy, light-filled family room houses a charming stone fireplace outfitted with original stone from (CONTINUED) >> the home's lot. A small room with a wet bar, just off the corner of the family room, opens to the back patio through a French door. A hallway from the family room leads to the home's three bedrooms and two of the three full bathrooms. The primary bedroom boasts soaring vaulted ceilings and an en-suite bathroom with separate vanity area. The second full bathroom is accessible from the hallway and is shared between two of the bedrooms. It has a tub/shower combo and a long vanity which offers ample room to get ready. Bedrooms two and three are generously sized and offer abundant natural light. The first floor is truly accessible with wide doorways. It can also be entered through the attached two-car garage, which walks directly into the first floor laundry room. In the lower level, you'll find an unfinished storage room, an office, a full bathroom, an entertaining space with a kitchenette, and a family room with a stone stair path leading to the attached spring house. The lower level also has its own private entrance. The furnace, A/C unit, and water heater were replaced in 2018. While age makes it difficult to confirm details, it has been shared that the spring house, which houses an active spring source to Beargrass Creek, was built post Revolutionary War. At that time, it was said to be used as a means to access spring water as well as keep perishable items cool. This spring house is believed to be one of only four spring houses in the City of Hurstbourne, and the only one known to be attached to a house. Neighborhood amenities include Hurstbourne Country Club, a private club with a golf course, swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, as well as a fitness facility. The City of Hurstbourne offers prime location to shops, restaurants, groceries, schools, interstates, and much more! There is so much character in this Hurstbourne home. Call us to schedule an appointment to view it in person and make it your own!