Northside Neighborhood
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Northside
The Northside District, is a large, historic neighborhood reaching from Newtown Pike to Limestone and from Church Street to north of Seventh. The district’s neighborhood association was the first one established in Lexington and just celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2011. Because Northside is so large, it includes a wide variety of architectural styles (including Federal, Victorian, Bungalow, as well as Arts and Crafts), historical communities, and socioeconomic classes. The district developed over a long period spanning the 1800’s and on into the 1920’s.
 Lexington was originally divided into five acre lots, but by the early 1800’s Lexington was growing northward toward what is now Transylvania University. In 1830, Transy…
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Exceptional brick 2-story home surrounded by 4 acres of woods and a view facing the golf course in Boones Trace. Beautiful decor and fine detail throughout. This better than new, move in ready home offers a dramatic 2 story foyer, formal living and dining rooms, butler's pantry, great room with custom stone fireplace and coffered 2 story ceiling, gourmet Kitchen with island, stainless appliances including double ovens, 5 burner gas cooktop, 1st floor bedroom with full bath, fabulous master suite with sitting area (fireplace), incredible master bath, custom walk-in closet. Lower level walk out features a rec room, home office or theater room, bedroom and full bath. Hardwood floors, extensive recessed lighting, tall ceilings, professionally landscaped and…
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