Five Bedroom Family Home Near Purdue University and West Lafayette/Lafayette area companies - Ideal for Visiting or Incoming Faculty, Researchers, Corporate Professionals, International Relocations

 

Available from August 2026 (flexible on exact date).

 

Welcome to a spacious, furnished executive home designed for professionals seeking a peaceful, high-quality residence in one of West Lafayette's most desirable western neighborhoods. Whether you're joining Purdue University for a sabbatical, visiting appointment, or research collaboration, or joining one of the Tier 1 local employers (like Eli Lilly, Schweitzer, GE Aerospace, Subaru, Caterpillar, and others) or startups from the vibrant Purdue ecosystem, this home offers exceptional comfort, privacy, and amenities rarely found in the local rental market.

 

Highlights

• Five-bedroom executive home with 2.5 bathrooms, including two newly renovated full baths
• Dedicated home office with stable WiFi throughout the house and fiber-optic high-speed Internet, easily expandable to accommodate a second workstation - ideal for dual-career households or remote work

• Beautiful, quiet, family-oriented neighborhood with no student party activity

• Approximately 7 minutes to Purdue University and the Discovery Park District
• Approximately 10 minutes to Purdue Research Park and numerous local technology companies and startups
• Convenient access (typically 20 minutes or less) to major regional employers including Eli Lilly, GE Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, Caterpillar, and many other technology and manufacturing companies
• Approximately 7 minutes from one of Indiana's highest-rated public school systems, a popular choice for many Purdue faculty and professional families
• International and long-distance relocations welcome - we speak multiple languages

 

Outdoor Family Living

Situated on a beautifully shaded property featuring mature trees, the home offers exceptional outdoor space with exceptional privacy rarely available in West Lafayette.

• Large, private backyard (approximately one-quarter acre) enclosed by a tall privacy fence
• Equally spacious front yard
• Outdoor entertainment deck
• Dedicated BBQ area
• Landscape lighting
• Fire pit for relaxing evenings
• Off-street basketball pad with hoop
• Professional landscaping included

 

Comfortable Design with Lots of Character

The home's interior and exterior combine timeless Midwestern architecture with modern style and influences reflecting the area's French heritage, just minutes from the historic grounds of the annual Feast of the Hunters' Moon. Features include:

• Classic brick-front exterior with classical chimney
• Traditional farmhouse-style kitchen & dining
• Energy-efficient heat pump/central AC providing year-round comfort
• Extensive recent renovations throughout
• Gas fireplace, recently installed roof
• Spacious bathrooms with double vanities in full baths

 

Ready for families of all sizes & configurations (most pets welcome)

The home is ready for families, with space and amenities to host all situations including multi-generation households, families with infants or toddlers, or visiting grandparents.

• Plenty of room and seating all around: dining table and living room seating for ten people
• Infant and toddler equipment available for an added fee & deposit: cribs, strollers, car seats/boosters, gates, etc.
• Easy-to-monitor fenced backyard for your two- and four-legged kids to run and play
• Dedicated large play room in the home, across from home office
• Very safe neighorhood to begin with, added networked home security system with outdoor cameras for peace of mind
• School bus stops in front of the house (if you have kids attending the excellent local public schools) 
• Pets are welcome for a fee, and within reason (we reserve the right to exclude situations with exotic animals or greater numbers of pets)
• Excellent local schools, attended by kids of Purdue faculty and local tech company employees

 

 

Garage & Hobby Space

The attached two-car garage includes a dedicated hobby and workshop area & utility sink complete with two substantial workbenches, making it ideal for makers, tinkerers, cyclists, hobbyists, or home projects.

 

Modern Safety & Smart Home Features

Designed with peace of mind in mind, the home includes numerous modern upgrades:

• Smart-home monitoring system
• Connected smoke and safety sensors throughout the home
• Amazon Echo panel
• Smart Locks, smart doorbells
• Cameras in outdoor areas, indoor cameras on request
• Water leak detection in key locations
• Connected home security system
• Brand-new electrical service panel
• Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) protection throughout the residence for enhanced electrical safety

 

International Relocations Welcome

We are pleased to welcome professionals relocating from outside the United States. We understand that international visitors may not yet have an established U.S. credit history. For well-qualified applicants, alternative documentation - such as a university appointment letter or corporate employment contract - are considered as part of the application process. Communication is easy - we speak English, German, and French fluently, with conversational Spanish and Russian/Ukrainian (communication in Chinese or Korean available through intermediaries we know).

 

Lease Information

• Fully furnished with major furniture - walkin closets, bookshelves, dressers in all bedrooms. You are welcome to add small furniture items
• Three-month minimum lease, longer stays welcomed
• Ideal for visiting faculty, researchers, professionals, executives, and relocating families aiming to explore the area before making long-term decisions
• All utilities except electricity and water included
• High-speed fiber Internet and home security included
• Professional landscaping included
• Monthly lease and deposit depends on length of lease
• Flat rate rent other than fee & deposit for pet(s) and high-quality baby equipment
• No subleasing or joint signees on lease

 

If you're planning a move to the Purdue or Greater Lafayette area in the coming months and are seeking a spacious, quiet home rather than a typical rental, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Final renovations are being completed, and the home will be ready to show in late July, with availability in August (we have some flexibility to accommodate your move-in date).