Kentucky Horse Farm for sale in the Lexington Bluegrass area

Historic Doc Ashford Estate on 14 acres -
this is in the Heart of the Bluegrass region

Originally from the King's Land Grant to Simeon Moore, Uncle of James Harrod (Harrodsburg), a best friend of Daniel Boone, this property is one of the original homes built west of the Alleghenies.
I have more history if you are interested in the provenance.

We have been doing this for more than 27 years. We are not going anywhere - look at our feedback - 100%, look at our testimonials. Buy with confidence.

Straight as an arrow and as solid as the hand-layed rock foundation underneath it,

These antebellum stone walls are a quickly becoming extinct. These are beautifully intact.

Solid brick - 3 bricks thick, a new metal roof, new Kentucky Oak and Brazilian Cherry and Tumbled Stone floors, 4 fireplaces, a new Commercial Kitchen,

new 200 amp electric service, new plumbing, hand-built antebellum stone walls, an old barn, root cellar and a pond -

Landings and Ferrys were key to Kentucky's early economy with River Trade and Transportation giving local farmers access to Louisville's marketplace.

Mundys Landing was one of Kentucky's earliest and busiest route. Now that the locks and dams have been taken out, the Kentucky River is a gorgeous river to canoe, motor boat or house boat on. Not much tobacco, hay or bourbon river trade goes on anymore.

we made the opening big enough for any fridge you can buy at sears, home depot, lowe's, best buy, local appliance store, etc.

the wall finish is a commercial Venetian Plaster - very durable and gorgeous looking - tons of texture.

the door on the left is the Pantry - its huge. The door on the right is the side door out towards the pond

the door on the left is the door to upstairs - a full finishable attic. All stub-plumbed for another bathroom and heat and air.

the door on the right is a door to outside - back of the house - perfect place for a stone patio

standing at the stove, you can look onto the driveway, out to the barn and out to the pond

cabinets are all solid Kentucky cherry, using European hand-made Craftsman techniques -

no particle board or luan paneling here - you can stand in the drawers - if you were so inclined ;-)

countertops are hand made by craftsmen using the Chen technique - this is the Ashford kitchen counter being made

detail of the countertops - I doubt it will wear out anytime soon - a full 3.5" thick - it is gorgeous - it looks a lot like honed granite

to the living room - the door on the far left is the bathroom, the passage way is to the master br and office/br/library

the flooring thoughout is Kentucky Oak and Brazilian Cherry. No fake laminate stuff - actually no fake anything in this level of a home.

the stone in the bathroom is called Tumbled Travertine Marble "Storm". Each stone looks like a storm or sea foam, it is gorgeous.

the door on the right is the WC, then there is a door closer to where I am standing - that is the laundry room

WC has a pocket door - we left all the old doors and their original finishes - they cleaned up beautifully

Dual shower heads with dual controls, 2 niches, a seat, etc. We are very blessed to have true craftsman doing all this work -

they did a fantastic job that you won't have to worry about. Top-shelf materials, top-shelf workmanship.

the master bedroom fireplace is all brick as well - this plaster and cast iron cover is all original

this is one of the two front rooms - use it as a Library, Master Bedroom, Office, etc

If you are looking for a high-end Estate, this is it - and the location is awesome

The land alone is worth more than the owners are asking and obviously worth more as a development - but we are trying to avoid that.

14 acres, pond, Estate home in a spectacular location with high dollar homes - only $295,000.

this image of the house in the distance below was taken at the NorthWest corner of the property. I am sitting in my car inside the pasture - the side road is behind me - Harvey Pike - and Mundys Landing is shown there to the right - by the big trees

one of the root cellars - this one is small, but in very good shape and has an everlasting spring running through the bottom of it

Set amidst verdant, green, rolling hills, breathtaking scenery, spectacular sunsets and framed against the majestic Bluegrass Region we call home.

there is a TON of info here - all relevant, so bear with me - I want to make sure you have all the info you need to make an intelligent decision to buy or to come for a site visit.

Call Brad 859-332-8400 home or Cindy 859-319-4000 cell - today for a showing and to tour the area.

this image is from a friend of mine Gene Burch. There are a couple of his images here to show what the area looks like.

We often say Lexington is Kentucky's favorite city - and the Historic Triangle of Perryville, Harrodsburg and Danville are Kentucky's favorite small towns.

Where is Harrodsburg? Scroll down - I have included lots of info about the area.

Central Kentucky is filled with beautiful, rolling hills and stately horse farms.

Danville, one of our closest big towns is voted one of the best small towns in America - AGAIN - by Time Magazine.

Call Brad 859-332-8400 home or 859-319-4000 cell - today for a showing and to tour the grounds.

Are you tired of the ratrace? The hustle and bustle of congested towns? Well, you have just found a little-known secret -

this image above is of the area - not 1445 Mundy's Landing - but typical of this area

here are some of your neighbors on Mundy's Landing / Dunn Lane (kinda the same road - see map)

these images above and below are of Walnut Hall on Mundys Landing - for history on this home, see AndersonCircleFarm below

- perfect enclave estate, vineyard, corporate property, retirement home, occasional use home or income property -

This area still holds on to the small town values that make it a great place to raise a family, have a business or live economically in retirement. Danville, our shopping town just a few minutes away is also home to one of Kentucky's best colleges, Centre College. Centre is home to Norton Center For The Arts and hosts the site of The Great American Brass Band Festival (GABBF), an annual event that alone draws over 50,000 people each year. Panasonic, Caterpillar, Hobart, R.R. Donnelly (one of the largest printers in the world), American Greetings, and Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center are just a few of the companies that have chosen to do business in Danville. Go to Danville-KY to learn more about the Danville. Go to KYLandSales to find out more about the Wilderness Trace Region.

This is one of Centre College's buildings

and Norton Center for the Arts

we get all the world-class shows here. Recently - David Copperfield, Bowfire, Cats, Steve Terrell, MoMix, Melissa Manchester, Garrison Keillor, Leon Redbone, James Galway, Fiddler on the Roof, etc, etc

Norton Center is a lot of fun - we go to dinner at our favorite restaurant in town Freddie's (Italian), walk to the show and in 10 minutes, we are back home sitting on the porch.

here, we enjoy life at a more leisurely pace -

The Great American Brass Band Festival is a hoot - we get 50,000-55,000 people to come to our little college town of Danville for a week every June. This is a can't miss event - bands playing in the streets, parades, balloon race, fireworks and "the picnic". This is Norman Rockwell alive!

yes, it really is this fun!

FAQs: How far away is civilization?

we are within one days drive of 75% of the US population. Hard to imagine, but true.

Danville, Kentucky is in the heart of it all.

and with no traffic jams - 10 miles usually means 10 minutes.

With thousands of square miles of rolling, Kentucky bluegrass around you, you are still less than a few miles to: Starbucks, a Wal-Mart Super Center, an 8 plex theatre, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Country Hearth Motel, Best Western, 2 Chinese Restaurants, one Chinese Jumbo Buffet, Western Sizzlin, Reno's Texas Steakhouse, McDonalds, Dairy Queen, Kroger Super Center (supermarket)...

Super Kmart, 135,000 square foot Lowe's (Like Home Depot), Cracker Barrel, Long John Silvers, Wendy's, more than a Dozen Banks, Taco Bell, 2 Pizza Huts, Applebee's, Captain D's, a BlockBuster, four Mexican restaurants, Shoney's, a Med Center, a Doctor's Park, the Regional Med Center, more...

NOTE - I mentioned we have a Cracker Barrel - Cracker Barrel never builds a store away from an Interstate - they built one here because Danville attracts business from 19 counties. Our Chamber of Commerce is 450 members strong. Danville is open for business.

Looking to start a business?

Here is some information from the DowntownDanville . com site regarding opportunities:

• Danville Drives Retail Demand - Retail sales across the City of Danville increased by about 51.6%
between 1992 and 1997 (rising from $207.1 million to $314.0 million). Not surprisingly, sales
across all of Boyle County experienced a similar increase of 48.7%, rising from $223.2 million to
$331.9 million. The sales growth in Danville has clearly driven Boyle County retail sales.

• Significant Retail Sales are Leaking from the Regional Market - There is an estimated $97.5
million in retail sales potential being un-captured by existing merchants in Danville and Boyle
County. There is an estimated $22.5 million in leaked food/grocery sales from Danville. This is
followed by an approximate $19.6 million in restaurant sales and then by $16.7 million in alcohol
sales (both consumption at home and away from home). Retail sales leakage for certain specialty
retail such as records, books, videos and other home entertainment amounts to an estimated $6.8
million.

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• Downtown Could Recapture Share of Sales Leakage - At a conservative 25.0% recapture rate,
Danville could support another 23,600 square feet of restaurant space, another 18,400 square
feet of grocery space, 10,800 square feet of furniture, furnishings and appliance stores and more
than 8,500 square feet of home entertainment space â€“ including book stores, records/CDâ€™s and
other audio and video. It is unlikely that a "new" grocery store would locate in Danville and build
an 18,400 Square foot store as typical, modern groceries are in excess of 40,000 square feet.

• New Business Opportunities - The City of Danville could potentially support an additional 19 to 37
new retail establishments. These range from a low of one new childrenâ€™s clothing store or shoe
store to a high of an additional nine new restaurants. The high demand for restaurants will
continue to grow.

tons more info here - DanvilleKentucky.com

Lake Herrington is just on the other side of Danville - great place to boat, jet-ski, fish, waterski, etc - the lake is 32 miles long and just 10 minutes away, not a bad deal!

Back to the main intersection of Danville - ...two car washes, coffee houses with entertainment and wireless hi-speed, Huddle House (like Waffle House), a Honda Motorcycle/4 wheeler dealer, a Chicago-style BBQ shack - Yum!, a Mazda dealership, Sam Goody, Tractor Supply (like a huge Southern States/Agway-type store), GNC, two book/magazine stores, two Hallmark stores, GoodWill, two Jewelry stores, two clothing stores, a shoe store, JCPenney, three hair-styling places, Office Depot, mini-storage, Pool/Spa supply store, Pack and Ship Center, Carpet outlet, Laundromats, Wendyâ€™s, Subway, Florist, a brand new O'Charley's and two new sports bars. This is just what is available at that "main" intersection. There is other shopping within another mile or two in several different directions that have a Convention Center, Hotels, restaurants, a Day Spa - RumiSpa, etc. Go to http://www.KYLandSales.com/ for more info on the area.

Plus we're close to a couple nice lakes Lake Herrington (10 minutes) and Lake Cumberland (one hr)

How big is Danville?

Danville is approximately 20,000 people. It is also a hub to 19 counties, drawing in many tens of thousands to shop, dine and for our services, such as our commercial stores, our medical facilities and colleges. Centre dot edu - for one. Go to www.KYLandSales.com for more info on the area. See why Time Magazine has featured Danville / Boyle County, Kentucky, as one of the successful small towns in America! Outdoor recreation, historical attractions, antique shopping, quaint restaurants and charming bed-and-breakfasts await you in Danville/Boyle County.

Lexington's Civic Center at Triangle Park -

How far is Lexington and Louisville?

Lexington - KY's favorite city is just 28 miles = 35 minutes; Louisville is 70 miles = 1 hr and a little. Lexington is sprawling south towards Danville. There are a number of shopping opportunities closer than "downtown" Lexington. Several in Nicholasville, just twenty minutes away. If you can't find it in Danville (rare), Lexington/Nicholasville has everything.

(photos by JeffRogers and DanDry)

Back to the Harrodsburg/Danville/Perryville area

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How is the cost of living in the Harrodsburg / central Kentucky area?

Cost of living is, what I consider, some of the lowest in the country. Groceries are similar to most parts of the country as is gasoline, etc. However, for most people taxes and insurance are some of their greatest expenses. Property tax rates are approximately .0092â€“- example a new home on a few acres worth $100,000 â€“- taxes are $920 per year. Insurance companies vary, but we have some of the lowest insurance rates in the country. Electric is another great deal here. We have two different electricity providers â€“- depending on area â€“ - it is either 3.9 cents or 5.2 cents per kWh (2004 rates).

Are there opportunities in the area?

There are many opportunities here. There are not enough services for the population that we have. A lot of people like to work at the college, factories or hospital here because of the benefits. Which leaves a huge opportunity for service businesses and tourism is big here also. Jobs - pay may be lower here compared to NY or CA, but expenses are way lower. I personally think the lifestyle is far better here. Ours is. Without exorbitant expenses, you are given many freedoms and opportunities to spend this extra cash on yourself or your future.

We talk about costs of living, but quality of life is more important to us here. The Bluegrass region has spectacular landscape and scenery and we are close to great antique shopping, all of historic bourbon distilleries, several wineries and several cities. There is always a day trip or weekend trip to enjoy.

just 18 miles away is Award-Winning, Talon Winery - what a glorious place

images courtesy of Award-Winning, Gold Medal Talon Winery

and then there's Elk Creek Vineyards nearby - along with 18 others

images courtesy of Elk Creek Vineyards

and of course, there are the Bourbon distilleries!

We are becoming known as the Napa Valley of Bourbon and here's why - Bourbon is Kentucky and we are rapidly becoming the tourist attraction to the younger crowd. Boomers are interested in Wine, but Gen Xers are now more interested in Distilled Spirits and we are in the right place at the right time.

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Call Brad Simmons 859-332-8400 home or 859-319-4000 cell - today for a showing and to tour the grounds.

more info on this property at www.KYLandSales.com

How are the schools in the area?

Our local scholastic program has one of the top rankings in the state and can be compared to any school system in the country. We have many people who move to the area and do this comparison and they are satisfied to impressed.

Boyle County High's Football program has something to be proud of. They have only lost two games in the past four years. According to statistics, that makes the Boyle County's football team, the best high-school football team in national history. There will be a lot of offers of scholarships coming our way. For more info http://www.boyle.k12.ky.us/ Also see http://apps.kde.state.ky.us/report%5Fcard/ for all schools report card.

A lot of people ask us about the area weather. Originally from the NorthEast, I think this is a weather bargain. All four seasons, none too harsh or long. I often get asked if we have snow. Sometimes yes, some years no. When we do get snow, it is usually 2" or 3", 2 or 3 times a year and it lasts for 2 or 3 days. That is a fair answer. No hurricanes, no crazy weather like that.

Magazine features Danville as place to retire

HOUSTON - Where to Retire magazine, the only magazine in America geared to helping people with retirement relocation, has selected Danville to profile as a top retirement spot in its January/February issue.

According to editor Alan Fox, Danville has many of the qualities that are important to today's retirees.

"Historic and scenic Danville is a Kentucky Certified Retirement Community. Full of country charm with rolling hills, sprawling horse farms and recreational opportunities on lakes, rivers and streams, Danville is ideal for nature lovers. Centre College and the Community Arts Center draw entertainment like touring Broadway shows, concerts, lectures and numerous festivals. Several area colleges also offer continuing education classes. With five districts on the National Register of Historic Places, a thriving cultural scene and plenty of outdoor activities, Danville offers retirees a well-rounded lifestyle," Fox said.

Each year, 700,000 Americans move to new towns to retire.

Generally healthier, better educated and more affluent than retirees who stay put, relocating retirees bring significant economic benefits to their new states and home towns. Nationally, two dozen states and hundreds of towns seek to attract retirees as a source of economic development.

Where to Retire magazine was launched in 1992 with the goal of helping its readers find the ideal place to retire. It has a national circulation of 220,000.

Source: Advocate Messenger, Danville, Kentucky

Progressive Farmer features Boyle County (9 miles - next County over - Danville) as top 10 places to live in the Southeast

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What's the Weather Like there?

You can see below the 4 inches +/- per month average of rain that usually comes in short bursts, then the sun comes out. With plenty of water and abundant sunshine - it is no wonder how we keep these rolling, bluegrass fields so lush and green.

People often ask about snow - an honest answer is - we get 2"-3" at a time, 2 - 3 times a year, and it is gone in 2 -3 days. now sometimes we get 6", but I see it many years where we get no snow all year.

What about Financing?
Seller may help with financing if needed -

A lot of our clients first call their local bank. Most banks do not lend on land out of state - that just makes sense, right?

Good financing is easily available here. There are tons of lenders right here in Harrodsburg/Danville/Lexington who lend on land, a home or rental property - US Bank, Chase, First Southern, Ag Credit, National City, Farmers Bank, Heritage Community, etc, etc.
I am sure you will have a few more questions. Call me, I am glad to help.

Call today and own a piece of some of the most beautiful land on the planet -

Call Brad on his cell phone at 859-319-5000 for an appointment -

for more info on this property, go to www.KYLandSales.com

Brad 859-332-8400 home or cindy 859-319-4000 cell - today for a showing and to tour the grounds.

Land sells quickly and when its gone, its gone. Start a Legacy, own a piece of the Bluegrass.

We just had guests in from out of state and we were driving them around the area - they said "Wow, this looks like Ireland, Tuscany or Provence - stone walls, rolling hills, everything green." That is quite a compliment to us here, we think it is beautiful too.

CNN . com and Business2 . com have recently had several articles stating the SouthEast is the most undervalued area in the nation. What does that tell you? Massive appreciation is coming as more people discover Kentucky and the high quality of life we have - and that our land prices and our cost of living are "on sale".

How much longer can you afford to put off your dream?

if you've been with me all the way down here - bless your heart. If you have, then you will also want to go to:

http://www.kyfarmsforsale.com/KYLSFlyer.pdf --- and get more info on this property and the area

27 yrs in business and we are members of the Better Business Bureau, AREIP,

Boyle County Chamber, Lincoln County Chamber and Taylor County Chamber of Commerce

Kentucky Horse Farm for sale in the Lexington Bluegrass area - Harrodsburg, KY

just a couple miles in the other direction