4878 Athens Walnut Hill Pike, Lexington, KY 40515

$1,400,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 5,774 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 436,907 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,400,000 List Date: 4/12/2023 Last Modified: 8/25/2025

Overview

Description

To live in the rolling hills of Kentucky horse country in this southern farmhouse on 10 acres surrounded by four plank fencing is a dream come true. Beautifully remodeled, this property is the perfect combination of classic charm and modern amenities. Step outside on the covered porch or the veranda below and enjoy the beautiful pond, surrounded by lush greenery and the sounds of nature. Or take a dip in the new sparkling pool, perfect for those hot southern summers. Inside you have all the comforts of home. The exquisite kitchen is a chef's dream, with an oversized quartzite island, top-of-the-line appliances and plenty of space for entertaining. The primary suite boasts of a coveted designer bath, fireplace and French doors open to the spacious covered front porch. The cozy family room framed in rustic barn wood is the perfect spot to relax after a long day, with a fireplace to keep you warm on chilly nights. No matter the time of year this peaceful retreat is also home to the best ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 23006340

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2023-05-15
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-04-13
Close Date: 2023-05-11
Close Price: 1400000
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Sale Type: Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments: No

Address

County: Fayette
Street Number: 4878
Street Name: Athens Walnut Hill
Street Suffix: Pike
State: KY
Zip Code: 40515
Directions: Richmond Road, turn right onto Old Richmond Roa, in 1.8 miles turn left onto Athen Walnut Hill Pike, home is .5 miles on the right.
Parcel Number: 20363900
Tax District: 2

Contract

Original List Price: 1295000
Start Showing Date: 2023-04-12
Listing Contract Date: 2023-04-12
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 224.28
Sold Price/SqFt: 242.47
SP/LP: 1.08

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major: 003 - Fayette County SE
Subdivision Name: Rural
High School District: Fayette County - 1

Interior

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 4602
Below Grade Finished Area: 1172
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 680
Living Area: 5774
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Carport YN: No

Building

Year Built: 1977

Lot

Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Acres: 10.03
Lot Size Square Feet: 436907
Pool Private YN: Yes
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Horse YN: Yes

Utilities

Cooling YN: Yes
Heating YN: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Water Connected: Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks: To live in the rolling hills of Kentucky horse country in this southern farmhouse on 10 acres surrounded by four plank fencing is a dream come true. Beautifully remodeled, this property is the perfect combination of classic charm and modern amenities. Step outside on the covered porch or the veranda below and enjoy the beautiful pond, surrounded by lush greenery and the sounds of nature. Or take a dip in the new sparkling pool, perfect for those hot southern summers. Inside you have all the comforts of home. The exquisite kitchen is a chef's dream, with an oversized quartzite island, top-of-the-line appliances and plenty of space for entertaining. The primary suite boasts of a coveted designer bath, fireplace and French doors open to the spacious covered front porch. The cozy family room framed in rustic barn wood is the perfect spot to relax after a long day, with a fireplace to keep you warm on chilly nights. No matter the time of year this peaceful retreat is also home to the best sunsets in Lexington perfect to enjoy with friends and family—this southern farmhouse has it all!

Showing Information

Showing Instructions: Gate will be open, lockbox on front door.

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre: 129112.66

Tax & Legal

Elementary School: Athens-Chilesburg
Middle Or Junior School: Edythe J. Hayes
High School: Henry Clay
Tax Rate: 1.1166

Appliances

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Attic Features

Access Only: Yes

Basement

Bath/Stubbed: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer: Yes
HardiPlank Type: Yes
Other: Yes

Cooling

Electric: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Fencing

Invisible: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fireplace Features

Basement: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Masonry: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes
Other: Yes

Foundation Details

Block: Yes

Heating

Heat Pump: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Lot Features

Wooded: Yes

Parking Features

Attached Garage: Yes
Detached Garage: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Possession

Seller Rent Back: Yes

Private Pool Features

In Ground: Yes

Roof

Dimensional Style: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

View

Farm: Yes
Rural: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes
Water: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Skylight(s): Yes

Showing Requirements

Showing Service: Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Water Connected; Electricity Connected; Water Connected Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator Attic Features: Access Only Basement: Bath/Stubbed; Partially Finished Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; HardiPlank Type; Other Cooling: Electric; Zoned Fencing: Invisible; Wood Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Family Room; Masonry; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning Flooring: Hardwood; Tile; Other Foundation Details: Block Heating: Heat Pump; Zoned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Lot Features: Wooded Parking Features: Attached Garage; Detached Garage; Driveway; Garage Door Opener Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Possession: Seller Rent Back Private Pool Features: In Ground Roof: Dimensional Style; Shingle Sewer: Septic Tank Structure Type: House View: Farm; Rural; Trees/Woods; Water Water Heater: Electric Water Source: Public Window Features: Skylight(s) Showing Requirements: Showing Service

Listing Office: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: August - 25 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.