One of the oldest Stone homes in Kentucky - 

Wake Robin, a Private Estate

in the heart of the Bluegrass - Perfect Equestrian or Vineyard location

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Perryville, KY 40468 - click here for map Wake Robin



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this is the end of the driveway of Wake Robin - you sit 1/2 mi off the road and just 2.5 miles to town

above - the property goes to that far fence line on the right

above - the property follows the drive (fence on right) and the views are unreal

perfect Vineyard site - the image below is courtesy of Northern Kentucky Vintners & Grape Growers Association
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above - this is the view from the back porch

200 yr old wide-board floors

this is how thick some of the walls are

the view outside the main LR window





I know the kitchen is dated, but that is something that is easily changed.


this is the 4th bedroom or easily a sitting room/library




Master BR below



this is the room under the framed part of the house.  I would make this a Wine and Bourbon Tavern room.  It is also has fireplace #5.


the property goes to that far fence-line - back by the far trees.  Note the stream.

back of house

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overlooking the fields from the house's side yard

inside Barn #1

inside Barn #2

 
old headstone found somewhere on the property

the stream is between the black fence and the far fence-line.  In this picture behind the black board fence

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below - additional 18 acre field adjoining to the right. 


this is the 18 acre field on the left, the 33 acre field on the right and in the foreground.

below - Barn and silo goes with Tract 1 = 32.811 acres

It is easy to see an Equestrian operation or perfect Vineyard location here
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this is an image of the additional 33 acres - Tract 1

If you have an interest in Vines, the land's slope and soil lends it to be a perfect Vineyard for:
for more info on KY Vineyard Society

the image above is our farm manager going home after a long day mowing.

Below - all these lines and shading are approximate.  refer to the official survey for exact lines
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Come for a visit and be as impressed with this incredible Bluegrass paradise as my last 100 clients have been -  go to  KYLandSales.com
NOTE - Go to our site and sign up for our newsletter - it is great.  
What you won't find is a ton about our properties - that is why we are here 859-319-5000 or 4000 and what our website is for.  
What you will find is information about this immediate area and information about our lifestyle here in the Bluegrass.  
We do it all ourselves and we have a blast creating the newsletter - and I am sure you will like it. - and your privacy is safe with us - we never share your email address.

         

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


About the area -

The Historic Triangle -
Perryville, Harrodsburg and Danville, KY
The beginning of Kentucky started right here

note the map below - you are within 10-20 minutes of 5 golf courses:

Brightleaf GC,  Danville CC, Old Bridge GC, Penninsula GC, Dix River CC (just to the east not shown)

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Let's start with Perryville -
on the West side of the Historic Triangle is
Perryville, KY 

Lots of history buffs know about Perryville's Civil War history - read more at Perryville dot net

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Perryville has two stop lights, two convenience stores (with hot breakfast, lunch and dinners),
World Famous Jimmie's Barber shop, two banks, an antiques shop and a few churches. It is Mayberry, RFD without a doubt.

Perryville Civil War Re-enactment and Commemoration Weekend - October 7-8, 2006 - this is a fantastic thing to do with the kids and grandkids. We always bring our guests to the reenactment - they are always quite impressed - it is awesome to see.


On October 8, 1862, the Civil War Battle of Perryville raged near the town of Perryville, Kentucky. After five hours of fighting, more than 7,500 soldiers were killed. Cannonballs and bullets struck local homes and nearly every building and barn served as a hospital for the suffering troops.

Drawings and signatures of wounded soldiers remain on local walls. This battle was the South's final attempt to take Kentucky for the Confederacy and was the largest fight on Kentucky soil.

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Each year, on the weekend close to the actual battle, the Perryville Re-enactment and Commemoration Weekend is held at the Perryville Battlefield.

The re-enactment events are held on 600 acres of pristine Battlefield site, as well as in the historic town of Perryville, where Merchants Row stands much as it did in 1862 when the Confederate and Union armies clashed on October 8. For more information about Perryville and the Civil War Battle of 1862 check out the web site of Perryville dot net.

Perryville is a quaint little town featured in Country and Western Music Video "My Town" 
by MontgomeryGentry, great song, great video, great group - great town - 


 I guess that's why Eddie Montgomery (on the left) still lives here.

I will also add Eddie does wonders for the area with his philanthropic gestures and the benefits they do

Come for a visit and be as impressed with this incredible Bluegrass paradise as my last 100 clients have been -  go to  KYLandSales.com
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What you won't find is a ton about our properties - that is why we are here 859-319-5000 or 4000 and what our website is for.  
What you will find is information about this immediate area and information about our lifestyle here in the Bluegrass.  
We do it all ourselves and we have a blast creating the newsletter - and I am sure you will like it. - and your privacy is safe with us - we never share your email address.

Then there is Danville, the place where we shop, go to restaurants, arts, coffee houses, medical, etc

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on the east side of the Historic Triangle 
is Danville, KY

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.  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.

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, Wendy’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 - Lilly Day Spa, etc.  Go to KYLandSales.com for more info on the area.

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 – including book stores, records/CD’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 children’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, Wendy’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 .0092–- example a new home on a few acres worth $100,000 –- 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 –- depending on area – - 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.

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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 (Danville) as top 10 places to live in the Southeast

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What's the Weather Like there?

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.

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.

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

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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".

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this is a typical view of an area farm - tons of gorgeous places around here.  when I drive home from work, my blood pressure lowers immediately looking at scenery like this.

If you've been with me all the way down here - bless your heart - and you will want to go to KYLandSales.com for more info on this property




Wake Robin - Perryville, KY 40468 - click here for map
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Come for a visit and be as impressed with this incredible Bluegrass paradise as my last 100 clients have been -  go to  KYLandSales.com
NOTE - Go to our site and sign up for our newsletter - it is great.  
What you won't find is a ton about our properties - that is why we are here 859-319-5000 or 4000 and what our website is for.  
What you will find is information about this immediate area and information about our lifestyle here in the Bluegrass.  
We do it all ourselves and we have a blast creating the newsletter - and I am sure you will like it. - and your privacy is safe with us - we never share your email address.

         

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