NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart, popularly known as “Smoke” to his hordes of fans, has put his sprawling Indiana ranch on the market. The luxurious home is located on the outskirts of Columbus, about an hour and a half from Indianapolis. In addition to being the most expensive listing in the state by far, according to Realtor.com, it could also turn out to be one of the biggest residential sales in Indiana history if it goes anywhere near asking price.
After buying the property in the early 2000s, Stewart razed the house and built the “Hidden Hollow Ranch” in 2011. Over 400 acres of land boast a 9-acre lake stocked with bass, and this 19,714-square-foot home boasts six bedrooms and 11 bathrooms crafted from lodge pole pine sourced from the Northern Rockies. The property is also home to plenty of elk, deer, and turkeys. It’s a licensed hunting preserve.
As a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Stewart retired after two decades as a professional driver. His partnership with industrialist Gene Haas now allows him to co-own Stewart-Haas Racing. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2020. His wife is California-born drag racer Leah Pruett, who has won 11 NHRA races and won Factory Stock Showdowns.
According to Stewart, he enjoyed every inch of the land here, which he calls his “dream home.” It is the perfect blend of entertainment and relaxation. It is always fun to hunt and fish, off-road, or just sit on the porch and observe the stars at night.
An expansive driveway winds through a covered bridge before splitting into a circular drive and emptying out at a porte-cochère topped with a chandelier made of deer antlers.
A one-of-a-kind entranceway features a two-story waterfall and koi-filled stream, which provides access to the stone and pine structure.
There are expansive picture windows, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and an 8,700-gallon freshwater aquarium holding largemouth bass, bluegill, carp, perch, and crappie.
There is an adjoining kitchen with an eat-in island, hibachi grill with a commercial exhaust system, high-end stainless appliances, and a butler’s pantry.
An 8,500-square-foot lower level houses a two-lane bowling alley, games area, golf simulator room, and lighted onyx bar.
Each of the six en-suite bedrooms features a fireplace, a dual vanity, a window-topped soaking tub, and a glass-encased shower.
Along with the main house, there’s a 3,500-square-foot guesthouse, which is currently used by the ranch’s full-time gatekeeper, a workshop, a six-car garage, and the breathtaking grounds with endless recreational possibilities. In addition, the property is zoned for bed and breakfast use.
