Iconic Downtown Mansion in the Heart of Lexington

This 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath, 6000 sqft historic downtown mansion is the perfect home base for exploring Lexington. The house is an iconic example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture with classic brownstone and brick construction, hand crafted terracotta details, and a towering turret. Uniquely situated on nearly an acre of land on beautiful, historic 3rd street, the house provides a unique downtown experience, and is within walking distance to Rupp Arena and numerous restaurants and bars. The space With 12 foot ceilings, an open concept first floor with a pool table, a baby grand piano, and a dining table that seats 12, this house is perfect for a large family, multiple couples, or a girls/guys getaway. The house is only 5 blocks from Rupp Arena and within walking distance of over 20 downtown restaurants. It is also centrally located for exploring the Bourbon trail or visiting Keeneland. This is the perfect house for your visit to Lexington! The space: The first floor features a large, well equipped kitchen with a butlers pantry, a family room, a half bath, and a large common space for entertaining. The second floor houses 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a washer and dryer. The master bedroom has a king bed with a Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattress and a full bathroom with a shower. The second bedroom has a full bed and a full sized futon. Across the hall from the two largest bedrooms, there is a second bathroom with a large clawfoot bathtub and shower. The washer and dryer are conveniently located within the second floor bathroom. There are two additional bedrooms which share a Jack and Jill bathroom. One of the bedrooms has a twin over twin bunk bed and the second has a queen bed. The third floor features a large common room with a TV, air hockey table, and elliptical machine. The fifth bedroom is located on the third floor and has a queen size bed with Tempur-Pedic memory foam mattress. There is a full bath with shower on the third floor. For the convenience of the third floor guest, there is a mini refrigerator and bar sink. The third floor also features a reading nook in the the classic Richardson Romanesque turret. One of the most unique features of the house is the large backyard and private outdoor space. There is a screened in porch with a patio table that seats 6 for enjoying the magical Kentucky evenings. The large outdoor patio is also equipped with a fireplace, table seating 10, and water feature. The sprawling backyard provides ample space to spread out and enjoy one of the largest Henry Clay ginkgo trees in Central Kentucky. Finally, there is a carport that provides secure parking for two cars with street parking for additional guests. Guest access We are within walking distance of Rupp Arena, the Central Bank Center, LexLive, the Opera House, and the Farmers Market. There are endless restaurants and bars nearby. We have secure parking for 2 cars in the carport, plus ample free street parking. We are 15 minutes from the Bluegrass Airport.