'An Executive Experience' - A once in a lifetime chance to ‘experience’ history while visiting central Indiana.
Built in 1898 by Charles Davis at the height of furniture manufacturing in Shelbyville, IN. This 4 bedroom 2.5 bath museum caliber Queen Anne Victorian masterpiece is located in the heart of Shelbyville's nationally recognized historical district.
Guests will have full private access to the property which is secured by private gated parking & externally monitored video security.
The space
See what the Wall Street Journal called a "Woodworking Masterpiece" (WSJ Mansion Section - Full page article 11/2020).
Located 20 minutes south of Indianapolis in the nationally recognized historical district of Shelbyville, IN the Charles Davis Mansion is family/veteran owned & located 5 minutes from Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. This fully restored 120+ year old Victorian Queen Anne masterpiece is now available for short term executive housing & can accommodate up to 15 overnight travelers. It is also available for select private engagements. Unlike traditional Victorian era homes, we’ve designed the Charles Davis Mansion to be an interactive experience – we encourage our guests to pick up & absorb the many antiques & collectibles in the home. Our guests have exclusive access to the property during their stay.
Contact us today to see why the Charles Davis Mansion is perfect for your next family, friend, or client event. Your guests will be mesmerized & won’t easily forget their experience!
• Short-term executive housing
• Private Engagements
• Corporate sponsored events
• 24-hour external video surveillance
• Private gated parking & access to the property
• Executive kitchen with finest commercial grade appliances to facilitate large groups
• 7,000 square feet over three floors
• Recreation/ Game Room on 3rd floor
• Half Acre gated yard with several patios & social spaces outside
• 20’ x 40’ wrap around porch for entertaining
• Stunning original woodworking craftsmanship & gas line chandeliers/sconce
• Original hand-crafted 11’ Lion Claw Dining Table (crafted locally in 1898)
The Charles Davis Mansion was built in 1898 by Charles Davis, furniture manufacturing giant & President of the Davis-Birely Table Company. During the late 1800’s & early 1900’s Shelbyville Indiana’s nationally recognized historical district began to take shape. In the early 1900’s Shelbyville boasted over 20 furniture manufacturers & The Davis-Birely Table Company became known internationally & was recognized as the world’s largest exclusive manufacturer of Library & Parlor tables at the time. After Charles Davis’ untimely death in 1911 the home became the family compound in the 1920’s for Brigadier General DW Deprez, Commanding Officer 76th Infantry Brigade, until the late 1960’s.
No expense was spared in 1898 by Charles Davis when building his family’s estate. He leveraged his expansive furniture manufacturing resources & the finest master craftsman of the time to create one of the most beautiful Queen Anne homes of the late 1890’s. Mr. Davis traveled to South America to personally hand pick each piece of mahogany that was then shipped back to his factory in Shelbyville, IN & finished for use in the construction of the home. Massive 7.5’ Mahogany inlaid Pocket Doors line each side of the main entry hall of the property providing a breathtaking opulent feel as you enter the property from the 20’x40’ wrap around Victorian porch. Stunning Green Onyx slabs were imported from Russia in 1898 & ultimately used in the construction of one of the original 7 fireplaces in the home. The 20+’ original hand-crafted formal dining room table still resides in the home & has been entertaining families for generations.
Brought back to life & fully restored over the past decade the Charles Davis Mansion has been 120+ years in the making. Our mission is to bring awareness to its historical significance, ensure long term sustainable preservation, & to share this amazing property with those that have the same passion for history as part of our 2020 ‘Executive Experience’. The Charles Davis Mansion provides the perfect mix of Victorian charm with today’s modern amenities. The stunning newly remodeled Executive Kitchen provides all of the resources you’ll need to accommodate small or large groups & the Butler’s Pantry provides additional space for various catering options.
Just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis in Historic Shelbyville, IN, the Charles Davis Mansion provides a truly unique & versatile option for today’s traveling business executive, family or client gathering, or just a weekend getaway to Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. If you have a passion for excellence & want to provide your guests with a once in a lifetime opportunity to live & breath over a 120 years of history - contact us today. We pride ourselves on tailoring each individual experience to suite the needs of our guests & look forward to sharing this amazing property with you.
The Charles Davis Mansion is family & veteran owned/operated. We are a ‘Visit Indy’ Partner & have welcomed guests from all walks of life & from all around the world maintaining a 5 of 5 Star Rating.
Help our continued preservation efforts - You can follow our ongoing preservation efforts on FBook & Instgram @charlesdavis1898 or watch one of our Charles Davis Mansion video tours on YouTube.
We look forward to helping you create memories that will last a lifetime!
Guest access
You will have exclusive private access to the property. You will find yourself roaming the halls, enjoying the collection of antiques & oddities, or entertaining family, friends, or clients on the massive 20'x40' wrap-around porch & side reading porch. Huge yard with private gated entrance, covered parking, & several outdoor social areas for entertaining . Access to 3rd floor by request & weather permitting.
Other things to note
You will walk away having experienced a 120+ year old property that has come back to life. Leave your phones at the door & enjoy this rare opportunity.
