5508 Russell Cave Road, Lexington, KY 40511

$2,132,500

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Property Type: Farm Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 5,999 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,119,909 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,132,500 List Date: 3/31/2021 Last Modified: 9/03/2025

Overview

Description

This farm is fully functional with prime soils! Situated down a long, mature tree-lined drive, The Talbott House is a classic Kentucky style home built in 1830. It features a copper roof and offers today's amenities in a historic & beautiful setting. The 5,999 sq.ft. home has a fabulous chef's kitchen, beautiful enclosed sun porch overlooking the garden and numerous parlors, all in an open & inviting floor plan. Additional features include an elevator, master suite with patio, and an expansive master bath. The well-executed 13 stall barn has a heated office, lavatory and hot water in office. Also: 3BR/2BA manager's home, 66-foot round pen, two run-in sheds, Varnan heated field waterers, and metal equipment barn. Immediate neighbors include: Castleton, Dixiana, Hester Equestrian, Mt. Brilliant and Spendthrift. The farm is only 20 min. to Downtown and 10 min. to the KY Horse Park; an extremely sought after location at the height of convenience.

Listing Details MLS# 20105657

Listing Information

Property Sub Type: Farm

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2021-07-23
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-04-05
Close Date: 2021-07-23
Close Price: 2132500
Buyer Financing: Cash
Sale Type: Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments: No

Address

County: Fayette
Street Number: 5508
Street Name: Russell Cave
Street Suffix: Road
State: KY
Zip Code: 40511
Parcel Number: 26170350

Contract

Original List Price: 2399000
Start Showing Date: 2021-03-31
Listing Contract Date: 2021-03-31
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/Acre: 25364.77
List Price/SqFt: 399.9
Sold Price/Acre: 22547.05
Sold Price/SqFt: 355.48
SP/LP: 0.89

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major: 001 - Fayette County NW
Subdivision Name: Rural
High School District: Fayette County - 1

Interior

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Above Grade Finished Area: 5999
Living Area: 5999
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Half: 0
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN: Yes

Lot

Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Acres: 94.58
Lot Size Square Feet: 4119908.58
Conservation Easement YN: Yes

Utilities

Heating YN: Yes
Propane: Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks: This farm is fully functional with prime soils! Situated down a long, mature tree-lined drive, The Talbott House is a classic Kentucky style home built in 1830. It features a copper roof and offers today's amenities in a historic & beautiful setting. The 5,999 sq.ft. home has a fabulous chef's kitchen, beautiful enclosed sun porch overlooking the garden and numerous parlors, all in an open & inviting floor plan. Additional features include an elevator, master suite with patio, and an expansive master bath. The well-executed 13 stall barn has a heated office, lavatory and hot water in office. Also: 3BR/2BA manager's home, 66-foot round pen, two run-in sheds, Varnan heated field waterers, and metal equipment barn. Immediate neighbors include: Castleton, Dixiana, Hester Equestrian, Mt. Brilliant and Spendthrift. The farm is only 20 min. to Downtown and 10 min. to the KY Horse Park; an extremely sought after location at the height of convenience.

Land Details

Farm With House YN: Yes

Other Structures Info

Number Of Horse Barns: Yes
Number Of Stalls: 13

Tax & Legal

Elementary School: Russell Cave
Middle Or Junior School: Winburn
High School: Bryan Station
Tax Rate: 1.1041
Zoning: AR
Directions: from LEXINGTON: Russell Cave Road outbound. Farm on right just past Old Lemons Mill Road. Two white, brick columns mark the entrance.

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Fencing

Plank: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Geothermal: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Propane Tank Owned: Yes
Steam: Yes

Horse Amenities

Barn: Yes
Hay Storage: Yes

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Lot Features

Gentle Sloping: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Showing Considerations

Pet(s) on Premises: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Current Use

Horses: Yes

Disclosures

Restrictions: Yes

Possible Use

Agricultural: Yes
Cattle: Yes
Horses: Yes
Pasture: Yes

Farm Improvements

Equipment Building(s): Yes

Housing

Main: Yes
Manager(s): Yes

Possession Auxiliary Dwelling

Negotiable: Yes

Possession Farm Land

Negotiable: Yes

Possession Main House

Negotiable: Yes

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent: Yes
Listing Agent Must Accompany: Yes

Room Types

Bathroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Office: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Utility Room: Yes

Documents

Aerial Photo: Yes
Other: Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Propane; Propane Cooling: Central Air Current Use: Horses Disclosures: Restrictions Farm Improvements: Equipment Building(s) Fencing: Plank Flooring: Hardwood Heating: Forced Air; Geothermal; Hot Water; Propane Tank Owned; Steam Horse Amenities: Barn; Hay Storage Housing: Main; Manager(s) Interior Features: Entrance Foyer Levels: Two Lot Features: Gentle Sloping Possession Auxiliary Dwelling: Negotiable Possession Farm Land: Negotiable Possession Main House: Negotiable Possible Use: Agricultural; Cattle; Horses; Pasture Sewer: Septic Tank Showing Considerations: Pet(s) on Premises Water Source: Public Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Listing Agent Must Accompany Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bedroom 1; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room Documents: Aerial Photo; Other

Room Information

Room Name
Den
Dining Room
Family Room
Great Room
Bathroom 1
Bedroom 1
Foyer
Office
Kitchen
Living Room
Primary Bedroom
Utility Room

Listing Office: Kirkpatrick & Company

Last Updated: September - 03 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.