571 Russell Cave Road, Paris, KY 40361 (MLS# 25018945)

571 Russell Cave Road, Paris, KY 40361

$2,120,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 4,757 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,219,121 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,120,000 List Date: 8/26/2025 Last Modified: 11/15/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to Townsend Springs Farm—an iconic Bluegrass estate rooted in history and artfully refined for modern living. Originally settled in 1776, this Bourbon County landmark embodies the heart and soul of Kentucky horse country. The Federal-style residence, dating to 1803, features ash floors, hand-carved mantels, solid masonry walls, and Flemish bond brickwork. Soaring 12' ceilings and light-filled rooms showcase a perfect blend of timeless architecture with sophisticated updates. A chef's kitchen with exposed brick, original hearth, and hand-hewn beams pairs with a functional, sunny butler's pantry. Formal parlor, elegant dining room, and library offer ideal spaces for modern living and entertaining. The primary suite includes a fireplace, spa-inspired bath with claw foot soaking tub, and private home office. 3 additional bedrooms that each feel like private retreats. A finished walk-out lower level adds additional living space. Two limestone patios, mature trees, and breathtaking ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 25018945

Listing Information

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

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2025-10-16
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-09-02
Close Date: 2025-10-15
Close Price: 2120000
Buyer Financing: Cash
Sale Type: Arms Length Sale

Address

County: Bourbon
Street Number: 571
Street Name: Russell Cave
Street Suffix: Road
State: KY
Zip Code: 40361
Directions: Russell Cave Rd. 14 miles from New Circle Rd. Farm is on the Left. There is a historical market at the entrance for Townsend Springs Farm.
Parcel Number: 004-00-00-023.00

Contract

Original List Price: 2220000
Start Showing Date: 2025-08-26
Listing Contract Date: 2025-08-26
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Occupied
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 466.68
Sold Price/SqFt: 445.66
SP/LP: 0.95

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major: 006 - Bourbon County
Subdivision Name: Rural
High School District: Bourbon County - 6

Interior

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Above Grade Finished Area: 4146
Below Grade Finished Area: 611
Living Area: 4757
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Fireplace YN: Yes
Bathrooms Half: 0
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No

Building

Year Built: 1803
Accessibility Features YN: No

Lot

Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Acres: 50.944
Lot Size Square Feet: 2219121
Pool Private YN: No
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Horse YN: Yes

Utilities

Cooling YN: Yes
Heating YN: Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks: Welcome to Townsend Springs Farm—an iconic Bluegrass estate rooted in history and artfully refined for modern living. Originally settled in 1776, this Bourbon County landmark embodies the heart and soul of Kentucky horse country. The Federal-style residence, dating to 1803, features ash floors, hand-carved mantels, solid masonry walls, and Flemish bond brickwork. Soaring 12' ceilings and light-filled rooms showcase a perfect blend of timeless architecture with sophisticated updates. A chef's kitchen with exposed brick, original hearth, and hand-hewn beams pairs with a functional, sunny butler's pantry. Formal parlor, elegant dining room, and library offer ideal spaces for modern living and entertaining. The primary suite includes a fireplace, spa-inspired bath with claw foot soaking tub, and private home office. 3 additional bedrooms that each feel like private retreats. A finished walk-out lower level adds additional living space. Two limestone patios, mature trees, and breathtaking sweeping views second to none. Horse facilities include a 7-stall barn with bathroom and heated tack room, seven paddocks, and riding arena—all just minutes from Lexington and the Kentucky Horse Park.

Showing Information

Showing Instructions: ShowingTime and call list agent with any questions.

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre: 43580.68

Tax & Legal

Elementary School: Cane Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Bourbon Co
High School: Bourbon Co
Tax Rate: 0.867

Association/Community

Association YN: No

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Other: Yes

Architectural Style

Colonial: Yes
Ranch: Yes

Attic Features

Permanent Stairs: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes
Finished: Yes
Partial: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer: Yes
Solid Masonry: Yes

Cooling

Electric: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Exterior Features

Storm Door(s): Yes
Other: Yes

Fencing

Wood: Yes

Fireplace Features

Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Masonry: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Foundation Details

Block: Yes
Stone: Yes

Heating

Heat Pump: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Propane Tank Owned: Yes
Zoned: Yes
Other: Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Primary First Floor: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

One: Yes

Other Structures

Barn(s): Yes
Stable(s): Yes
Other: Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes
Negotiable: Yes

Roof

Dimensional Style: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Showing Considerations

Pet(s) on Premises: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

View

Farm: Yes
Rural: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Blinds: Yes
Storm Window(s): Yes

Showing Requirements

Showing Service: Yes

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Other Architectural Style: Colonial; Ranch Attic Features: Permanent Stairs Basement: Crawl Space; Finished; Partial; Walk-Out Access Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; Solid Masonry Cooling: Electric; Zoned Exterior Features: Storm Door(s); Other Fencing: Wood Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Masonry; Primary Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Block; Stone Heating: Heat Pump; Hot Water; Propane Tank Owned; Zoned; Other Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Primary First Floor; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: One Other Structures: Barn(s); Stable(s); Other Parking Features: Detached Garage; Driveway; Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Roof: Dimensional Style; Shingle Sewer: Septic Tank Showing Considerations: Pet(s) on Premises Structure Type: House View: Farm; Rural; Trees/Woods Water Heater: Electric Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Storm Window(s) Showing Requirements: Showing Service

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Foyer	First
Dining Room	First
Living Room	First
Family Room	First
Family Room	Lower
Foyer	First
Dining Room	First
Living Room	First
Family Room	First
Family Room	Lower

Listing Office: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: November - 15 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.