SOLD: Irwin Home & Garden in Columbus, Ind. Photo Kid-At-Art/The Imagination Factory

The Republic in Columbus, Ind., reports that a Columbus couple has purchased the historic Irwin Home and Gardens with plans to convert the property into a bed and breakfast.

“We hope to have rooms available to the public by February,” Jessica Stevens, purchased the home with her husband Chris Stevens, purchased the home for $1.2 million.”There will be a total of five rooms (or) suites that will be available for public use, and we’ll also make the gardens available to rent for special parties or events.”

The Irwin Gardens B&B Web site is under development.

Here’s the full article.