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        <description>Get the latest market news and property listings in the Lexington-Fayette Kentucky real estate market. Areas include Danville, Georgetown, Harrodsburg, Lexington, Nicholasville, Paris, Richmond, Versailles, and Winchester</description>
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            <title>Brookhaven Ranch</title>
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Nice 3 Bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch in the heart of Lansdowne/Brookhaven featuring exceptional curb appeal, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, renovated master bath, entry foyer, living room, dining room, family room, kitchen and utility room.  Finished partial walk out basement, 2 car attached garage with stairs to attic.  Great opportunity.  $223,000


Rick Queen 859-221-3616


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            <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 08:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Neighborhood Spotlight: McConnell's Trace</title>
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McConnell’s Trace is a neighborhood located at the northwest end of Fayette County, off Leestown Road.  The area was originally a grove of bur oak trees along Town Branch Creek. 


Developer, Dennis Anderson, donated 17 of the 230 development acres to the city for use as a city park.  He also left a 7 acre green way relatively untouched for a natural cane break and bur oak grove.  A greenway path surrounds the neighborhood with two natural space peninsulas extending in to the neighborhood to provide common areas for children and neighbors a common space for socializing.  The trail has become part of the larger Town Branch Trail System, providing safe walking and biking links to many areas of Lexington.  


Don’t let the neighborhood’s large amounts of green space fool you!  The location right off Leestown Road is convenient to many dining and shopping venues as well as easy access to New Circle Road and a direct motorway to downtown!  McConnell’s Trace is also in a convenient location for those residents who commute to Frankfort.


McConnell’s Trace is a beautiful neighborhood in an up and coming area of Lexington.  Whether your looking for you starter home, your forever home, or your retirement home, McConnell’s Trace just might be exactly what you’re looking for!


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            <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 09:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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A rare opportunity to purchase an outstanding horse farm as a going concern complete with client base and cash flow.  Home of outstanding race horses: Captain Steve (winner of the Dubai World Cup), King Congie (winner of the Tropical Park Derby) and outstanding stakes winner and stakes producer My Miss Storm Cat.  The 33 acres has 21 stalls and board fencing.  The main house is a ranch with hardwood floors on the diagonal, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, walk out basement, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and over 3100 square feet of living space. Second dwelling for farm help. Don't miss this special opportunity!


Hill Parker 859-608-8039


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            <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 11:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Downtown Paris</title>
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This circa 1835 home was built for Daniel Boone's nephew. Known as Boone Corner, it is the cornerstone of the designated Bourbon County Historic District. The estate has been lovingly restored with a list of updates too numerous to mention-see attached. The formal rooms features 12' ceilings, refinished hardwood floors, fireplaces with gas inserts, custom fit interior plexiglass storm windows. The master bedroom suite boasts an adjoining study &amp; bath with door to the back deck. The guest bedroom adjoins the 2nd bathroom &amp; features a large walk-in closet.  The chef's kitchen was renovated in 2006 with custom cabinets, tile accented with Parisienne fleur-de-lis, new floors &amp; new appliances; it boasts a sunny laundry/mudroom entrance from the back yard.  Situated on almost 1/2 acre, the backyard is landscaped, fenced &amp; has invisible pet fence. Mature trees &amp; gardens, a large deck &amp; small fish pond. The detached Federal-style office/guest house comes complete w/ 12' ceilings &amp; fireplace.  $149,900


Hill Parker 859-608-8039


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            <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 08:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Hartland Estates</title>
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Outstanding 2 story home in gated Hartland Estates.  This impressive 5 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath home offers numerous amenities and fine detail throughout, inviting 2 story entry, beautiful hardwood floors, incredible kitchen with custom natural cherry cabinets, granite tops, 5 burner Thermador gas cooktop.  Large family room with stone fireplace, finished walk out lower level with 2nd kitchen, bedroom, bath, family room and rec room.  Large rear deck with under deck system overlooks beautifully landscaped, fenced, irrigated yard.  3 car garage.  3 zoned HVAC systems, dual water heating system, Beam central vac system.  One of the best on the market today!  $855,000


Rick Queen 859-221-3616


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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 08:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Neighborhood Spotlight: Gratz Park</title>
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The Gratz Park historic district is located in downtown Lexington and is bounded by West Third and West Second on the north and south side, and Mill and Market Streets on the west and east sides.  Considered one of the most beautiful areas of downtown, Gratz Park includes a city park (the oldest in Lexington) and 16 large private residences and historic homes that vary in style – everything from log to Victorian. 


The Gratz Park Historic District was originally established in 1781 as an outlot in the town plat prepared by the Virginia Assembly.  In 1793, Transylvania Seminary purchased the lot for the site of its Lexington campus.  In 1816, a large 3 story structure was built to serve as the main building of the seminary.  The structure was designed by Matthew Kennedy, Lexington’s first architect.  Erected near the center of campus, the building and much of the campus, was destroyed by fire in 1829.  At that time, the Transylvania campus moved to its present location across Third Street.  Only one building remains from the original campus, The Old Kitchen Building.  The Kitchen is located on the edge of Gratz Park at 253 Market Street and probably was not a kitchen at all.  The building has altered very little since it was built, with the exception of some windows, doors, and modernization.  The kitchen has been used for a variety of functions over the years.  


In the late 19th century, the Gratz family bought the home at the corner of Mill and New Streets and became the caretakers of the park, so it became named for Benjamin Gratz, patriarch of the Gratz family.  Benjamin Gratz was a leading hemp manufacturer, Transylvania University Trustee, member of the city council, a founder of Lexington’s first public library, and a founder of the Lexington Ohio Railway.  During the Civil War, the park was used as a parade ground and bivouac for Union and Confederate troops.  In the decade following the war, the park fell into neglect, but in 1875 Howard Gratz, the son of Benjamin Gratz and publisher of the Kentucky Gazette, decided to sell subscriptions to fund improvements to the park.  It was during these improvements that a wrought iron fence was placed around the entire perimeter with double gates at the four corners.  In 1879, H.M. Sanford donated the arched placed at the corners.  The arch that now stands in the park is an exact replica and the attached gates are the originals.  Howard Gratz completed his improvements by 1876 and on September 4, 1876, the park was dedicated as Centennial Park (the name was changed later to Benjamin Gratz Park).  During the next 25 years, the park was a center for community gatherings.  Howard Gratz continued to care for this property (still owned by Transylvania University) until the turn of the century.  Many of the park’s tulip poplars were planted in the 1890’s after a storm ravaged the older trees located in the park.  


 In the early years of the 20th century, the Transylvania Board of Trustees formed a plan to subdivide the park for homes.  In 1906, The Carnegie Library was built as a gift to the city of Lexington with a $60,000 donation from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and served as Lexington’s Central Library until the late 1980’s.  At that time, the building became the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, an organization whose mission is to create and support programs that foster literacy and learning as a lifelong process for all citizens.  


Anderson Gratz, the grandson on Benjamin Gratz, was opposed to building the Carnegie Library at Gratz Park and offered to purchase land anywhere else in the city as an alternative site.  However, the city maintained that Gratz Park was the best location and negotiated with Transylvania to pay $9000 to place the building in the southern portion of the park.  Anderson’s failure to save this southern portion of the park further encouraged him to preserve the northern end.  In 1915, Anderson offered to pay Transylvania $21,000 for the northern portion of the park if the city of Lexington would also pay $10,000 to the college.  After two years of negotiation and indecision, the deal was made.  Under the agreement, the city accepted Anderson Gratz’s donation with his restriction that the land of Gratz Park could never have buildings placed within the green space.  Thus, the park remains largely as it has been for over a century.  


The Gratz Park Neighborhood Association was officially established in August of 1999, but has been operating as a group since the early 1950’s.  In 1954, the Hart-Bradford house at the southwest corner of Second and Mill Streets had been demolished to make way for a parking lot.  The owner of the parking lot had an option to purchase the Hunt-Morgan House as well, and many feared it would be destroyed in favor of a parking lot as well.  Prompted by this threat, the Blue Grass Trust was established and promptly borrowed money to purchase the house.  Fearing that all of Gratz Park would be in danger, residents rallied to support the Blue Grass Trust in their efforts.  Residents of the park held fundraisers meant to help pay off the mortgage on the Hunt Morgan House and to pay for repairs and upkeep on the house.  They also sought historic zoning that would protect their neighborhood in the future.  Thus, in 1958, Gratz Park was named the first historic district in Lexington, as well as in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  The park was placed on the National Register of Historic Place in 1979 and today, is maintained by the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Division of Parks and Recreation.  In 2006, Gratz Park was named one of the nation’s first seven Preserve America Neighborhoods.  The park received a $90,000+ matching grant from the National Park Service which allowed the neighborhood association to create a master plan for the park and to create a kiosk which tells of the park’s history as well as that of the homes surrounding the park.  


The second weekend of May each year, Gratz Park hosts Mayfest, an arts festival that attracts thousands to the heart of downtown.  This year marks the 18th anniversary of the fair held Saturday, May 12 and 13. 


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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 10:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Lansdowne Ranch</title>
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The Lansdowne Ranch you have been waiting for!  Many extras in this spacious home- built in bookcases in family room, sun porch and bedroom, large kitchen island with prep sink, walk-in shower in master bath, side entry garage.  Enjoy all season on a heated and cooled sun porch!  Hardwood flooring in entry, family room and kitchen.


Julie Thornhill 859-806-5430/Jane Miller 859-421-4674


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Charming and nicely updated 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cape Cod on wonderful street in the heart of Chevy Chase.  This home features beautiful hardwood floors, renovated kitchen with corian countertops, two 1st floor bedrooms, 2nd floor master suite with walk in closet, sitting area, wonderful bath with jet tub.  2 zoned heat and a/c systems, newer insulated windows, full unfinished basement, new 2 car garage, new concrete driveway and sidewalks, new professionally landscaped yard and rear patio, new roof and much more.  Convenient to UK, Chevy Chase, Romany Road and more.  Don't miss this opportunity!  $350,000


Rick Queen 859-221-3616


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            <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 13:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Spring in Kentucky!</title>
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Spring has Sprung! 


Spring has certainly sprung here in Lexington and it looks like Summer’s not far behind.  It’s time to get outside!  Lexington offers such an assortment of parks, hiking trails, swimming facilities, etc. that there’s absolutely no reason to be hiding inside during this gorgeous weather! 


One of my family’s favorite nearby hiking spots is McConnell Springs.  Nestled right in the heart of Lexington’s downtown, it’s a cleverly hidden surprise.  William McConnell and his band of explorers camped at the natural springs found here in 1775.  In honor of the first battle of the Revolution fought in Lexington, Massachusetts, William McConnell named this future settlement Lexington.  In the proceeding years, the area served as a mill, a gunpowder factory, a distillery, and a dairy farm.  Many of the stone fences from this time period still stand as well as foundations for several buildings.  For much of the time after this spurt of activity, the site lay abandoned as Lexington expanded and grew beyond the springs, but in 1993, the Friends of McConnell Spring revitalized the area and it’s been a natural treasure in the heart of Lexington ever since!  For more information on upcoming events and programs, visit the McConnell Springs website at http://www.mcconnellsprings.org/.         


McConnell Springs, April 2012                                        


Another family hiking favorite is Raven Run Nature Sanctuary.  Raven Run is a 734 acre nature sanctuary established to protect the Kentucky River Palisades and early Kentucky history.  Many of the trails are heavily wooded, but there are also trails through the meadow and “flower bowl”.  The park has over 10 miles of hiking trails and a newly built nature center.  This time of year, the trails are lush and green, but don’t discount the beauty of their starkness in the fall and winter as well!  For more information on activities at Raven Run (including a wildly popular “night walk”) please visit their website at http://www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=276. 


If hiking isn’t quite your thing, never fear!  Boyd Orchard is up and running for the season as well!  Right now, strawberries are available in the store and peaches aren’t far behind.  The orchard has a café, a store, a play area, “pick your own” areas for many of their fruits, and more!  For their schedule of events, visit the website at http://boydorchards.com/. 


Didn’t get your fill of the horse races?  No problem!  High Hope Steeplechase is coming up!  A highlight of the spring season here in Lexington, the High Hope Steeplechase has been run at the Kentucky Horse Park for more than 40 years.  Proceeds from the Steeplechase benefit a variety of local charities in addition to providing a fun filled day of outdoor fun!  In addition to the horseracing, there is tailgating, terrier races, face painting and other children’s activities, and the beauty of the surrounding horse park.  For more information, visit http://www.highhopesteeplechase.com/.


 Music more to your liking?  Easily accommodated!  Outdoor concerts abound in the summer here in Lexington.  Each Tuesday evening, you can find the Southland Jamboree to the side of Collins Bowling Lanes on Southland Drive.  Their schedule of performers can be found at http://www.southlandassociation.com/events.php.  Then, on Thursday nights, head downtown for Thursday Night Live!  The Thursday Night Live schedule can be found at http://www.downtownlex.com/tnl-bands.  Then, if you still haven’t had enough, head out to Talon Winery on Friday nights for their live music events.  Their schedule can be found at http://www.talonwine.com/events.php. 


Needless to say, there’s plenty to do and see in the coming weeks, so head outside!  Walk around, enjoy the weather, see something new!  This is the perfect time of year to be a tourist in your own city and explore all the activities you might have been missing!  The best part, most of them are FREE!  Happy exploring!
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            <title>Great Opportunity in Fairway</title>
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Terrific opportunity to own a 2 story home in Fairway with hardwood floors, tall ceilings, floored attic with permanent staircase, full unfinished basement, detached 2 car garage.  Newer roof and gutters per executors.  Home needs some TLC.  Being sold as-is, inspections welcome.  $249,000


Rick Queen 859-221-3616


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