BRIAR ROSE 

"Briar-Rose" is the romantic idea of the stoic white columned southern mansion. Built in 1841, this elegant home was once the centerpiece of several hundred acre plantation. The beautifully restored home overlooks the gently sloping front lawn and the 26.5 acre property and out the rear overlooks a fully stocked (fish) lake. One of the largest antebellum houses standing in Shelby County, the approximately 6,300 square foot home has 15 spacious rooms and 12-foot ceilings. The home features elaborate woodwork, plaster walls, ash floors, and eight fireplaces. The stately central hallway boast a beautiful staircase, while the second story hallway has a balcony overlooking the front lawn. The large parlor, library, dining room, and adjacent Florida room allows for elegant entertaining. Five Bedrooms, three and one half bathrooms, a paneled library, den, large country kitchen, and breakfast room make the perfect home for gracious country living at its best.

The home has been updated with zoned furnaces, central air conditioning, and generously sized master bathroom with a huge walk-in closet. Mature trees, lush landscaping and English type flower gardens provide an exceptional setting for this historic home. Other property features are a kidney shaped in-ground pool, brick sidewalks, black board fencing for horse paddocks, and a wonderful carriage house with glassed office or greenhouse, four horse stalls, and a full apartment on the second floor with two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and family room with hardwood floors. This is a rare opportunity to own a historic Kentucky landmark. Located in saddle-bred horse country.

6,320 approximate square feet.

26.5 acre lot.