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Meadowthorpe

Meadowthorpe is a neighborhood in northern Lexington bordered by Leestown Road to the south, New Circle Road to the west, and Norfolk Southern railroad tracks to the north and east.  The neighborhood was established in 1949 and consists of homes mostly built in the Ranch or Cape Cod design. 

Originally, the land that is now Meadowthorpe was a stock farm owned by Jacob Hostetter.  Hostetter built a Greek Revival style house on the property around 1849.  After Hostetter’s death in 1886, the farm was sold to William H. Cheppu, who in turn sold the land to Colonel James E. Pepper in order to pay off a $32,000 overdraft in 1892.  Pepper, the owner of the Pepper Distillery, bought the property for $275 per acre, the highest price ever received for a…

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Veterans Park Home For Sale

Price, Location, Condition!  This home has it all!  Not every home boasts a first class kitchen with recycled glass and granite counters, 2 year old appliances, new tile backsplash, cherry cabinets, and new sink and faucet.  Warm up by the fire before you retire to a fabulous master suite with new bath.  There is tons of closet space throughout.  Resting on a corner lot of over .34 acres with a privacy fenced backyard, the house features new windows, new storm doors, new tile, built-ins on either side of the fireplace, a pergola over the back deck, and new carpet and redone hardwoods on the first floor.  $229,900

Call Hill Parker 859-608-8039 or Brett Bussell 859-983-8616

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433 Acre Farm!

Loudon Hall is a stunning canvass of impeccably groomed land.  Currently used for raising high-end horse hay, the high quality soils would support a gorgeous horse farm or crop farm.  All utilities have been run underground, two 10 acre lakes have been built, the land has been cleared of Catalpa trees while saving the stately old oaks and enchanted wooded areas.  The circa 1800 Greek Revival main home in need of restorations features 14' ceilings, large rooms, ash floors, solid brick columns, and unbelievable pastoral views.  Will divide.  The Best of the Best!  $3,466,560

Call Hill Parker 859-608-8039

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Mentelle Park

Classic 4 square 2 story home on Mentelle Park featuring original charm and character.  A 9x30' covered porch provides a warm welcome to this 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath home with tall ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, updated HVAC, electrical and plumbing, 2 car garage and much more.  This residence has only had 2 different owners in its lifetime and is a perfect opportunity to add personal touches for your new home.  Special opportunity in terrific location. $345,000

Call Rick Queen 859-221-3616

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South Lexington Home

Beautiful 1.5 story home with 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Bathrooms.  Newly installed hardwood flooring on first floor, great fenced backyard with hot tub, new roof in 2011.  Big storage room upstairs.  Don't miss this great buy!  $154,900

Call Greg Haydon 859-229-5407

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Southland Neighborhood

The Southland neighborhood is a fairly large neighborhood that is bordered by Pasadena Drive to the south, Clays Mill Road to the east, Lane Allen Road to the north, and Harrodsburg Road to the west.  This area is a well established neighborhood with mature trees and smaller homes with spacious yards…..ideal for your starter home. 

The Southland Association is a very active neighborhood association.  The association plans several events and is constantly working to improve their neighborhood and to publicize their events.  The Association will once again join together with Lexington Parks and Recreation to offer a concert series this summer held at 7PM on Tuesday evenings from May through September.  The concerts are free and held on the lawn next to…

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Downtown Lexington!

This well located Dutch colonial revival house was built by Lumberman and banker George R Curran in 1911. The wide expansive front porch with paired Doric columns and porch swing provides a gracious entry to this well maintained and updated house. Recent high-efficiency furnaces, additional insulation, new thermo pane window sash, new storm windows, gas range, stainless refrigerator, kitchen countertops and vent free gas logs. The powder room and master bath have been completely redone. There are oak, maple, heart pine and acacia wood floors. There is a large family room, formal LR, DR, & Entry hall.  The 2nd fl has master with FP & en-suite bath, the 3rd fl has large BR + bonus room. Inspections welcome but sold as-is.  Elsmere Park Historic District,…

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Chevy Chase Charmer

The quintessential Chevy Chase home with all the extras and upgrades.  The large corner lot sports a 12 zone irrigation system, privacy fence, stone wall, slate walks, and custom landscaping.  The inside of the home is just as luxurious with 9' ceilings, large great room off the kitchen, gorgeous hardwood floors, wet bar, crown moldings throughout, huge master bath with corner jacuzzi tub and walk in tile shower, elongated glass cabinets, built-in wine rack, built-in speaker system, partially covered slate patio, newly replaced 30 year dimensional shingle roof performed by Odessa Roofing, and 2 year old heat pumps.  $649,750

Call Hill Parker 859-608-8039

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Glendover Neighborhood

Glendover Neighborhood is a strictly residential neighborhood including approximately 450 homes.  The boundaries are Glendover Road to the North, Albany Road to the South, Tates Creek Road to the East, and Heather Way to the West.  The neighborhood also includes all of Jesselin Drive and the households along the West side of Tates Creek Road between Albany Road and Old Dobbin Road.  

Glendover is an older, established neighborhood with predominately ranch style homes.  The landscape is softly rolling and features well landscaped front yards and generous backyards.  Mature trees and sidewalks on both sides of the streets (except Tates Creek) make this a lovely neighborhood for an evening stroll. 

Though the neighborhood is strictly residential, it’s…

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UK Campus Condo

Modern urban condo located near UK campus and downtown Lexington. Enjoy being able to walk to work and activities. This 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath condo in Phase I is currently being updated with new bamboo floors and carpet. Furnishings can be bought separately. There are 2 parking spaces (1 assigned) in the secure garage. Other features include window blinds, kitchen with appliances including washer/dryer, upgraded walk in closets.  $274,000

Linda Dickerson 859-221-5404

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