Fincastle

A Distinguished Estate in the legendary Kentucky tradition

This   81  acre offers the buyer the opportunity to purchase one of the great Kentucky estates and live in a work of art.  Scroll down to see photos.

This splendid example of Georgian and Federal architecture was designed by Ambrose Cramer (a student of David Adler 1912-1935), and has approximately 9,500 Sq. ft.  of incredible construction and has been lovingly restored by Steve Canfield and Penny Love for their own personal home.  Fincastle was built in 1937 for George Norton and has been meticulously restored, maintaining its integrity as a National Registry of Historic Homes site.  The front of the home is Federal and bears a striking resemblance to the historic Homewood mansion, which is the centerpiece of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. There are extensive entertaining area plus six bedrooms and four and one half baths. Throughout the house there is considerable architectural detail, including beautiful crown molding, extensive custom cabinetry, pegged hardwood floors and 10 and 11 foot ceilings. Closets and storage are extensive and well designed.

THE GUEST HOUSE:  Containing approximately 646 square feet of living area, the elegant guest house has a living room, new kitchen, bedroom and bath in the style of a “hunt box”. It is in immaculate condition.

POOL AND POOL HOUSE:  Pool and Pool House with new kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, new cook top, icemaker, Thermador Grill and refrigerator. Both the women’s and men’s bathrooms have been completely renovated and are in immaculate condition.    

TENANT HOUSE:  Located near the front of the property, towards Wolf Pen Branch Road, is an approximately 100 year old farmhouse. The house is in below average condition and is presently used for storage.

ADDITIONAL STRUCTURES:  There are 2 barns on the property, both in average condition.

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL:  The property is in an area of extensive subdivision of old estates, with strong demand for new high end homes. The current zoning is R-1, with most abutting subdivisions rezoned to R-4. Denser development will require rezoning, although 2 developments have been successfully rezoned within 3 blocks of this property. Sewer capacity is available at the current time, according to MSD. Contact John Lenihan for additional information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  The sellers will furnish an updated Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and an updated Title Report. An information package with background information and additional plans will also be available.    

Contact broker Marilyn Hoffman for more information on this exceptional estate offered for sale. Call 214-698-1736 or 859-523-2812

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