1561 Lakewood Drive, Lexington, KY 40502

$2,900,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 7,608 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 88,427 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,900,000 List Date: 5/31/2022 Last Modified: 8/25/2025

Overview

Description

Built in 1808, this historical estate known as Harmony Hall, is situated on 2.03 acres in the heart of Lakewood. First on the chain of title is Henry Clay, followed by 200 years of ownership by notable & prominent Lexington families whereby the home has been transformed from its original state of four rooms around the grand hall to the extraordinary estate it is today. The most recent and profound seamless addition includes a sunlit gallery with skylights and aged heart of pine floors opening to an East & West Wing. The East Wing opens to a kitchen designed by Laura Dalzell with all of the luxuries a chef could want, adjacent to a spectacular screened in porch with soaring ceilings. The West Wing boasts of a gorgeous primary suite with a fireplace, an elegant bath and Lexington's finest walk in closet. The gallery finishes with an iron-railed balcony which commands a superb view of the gorgeous sprawling yard. Next to the main house sits an adorable guest cottage, up to a hundred ...

Listing Details MLS# 22011226

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2022-11-11
Purchase Contract Date
2022-09-09
Close Date
2022-11-10
Close Price
2900000
Buyer Financing
Cash
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments
No

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
1561
Street Name
Lakewood
Street Suffix
Drive
State
KY
Zip Code
40502
Directions
Chinoe to Lakewood
Parcel Number
24357160
Tax District
Yes

Contract

Original List Price
3200000
Start Showing Date
2022-05-31
Listing Contract Date
2022-05-31
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
385.36
Sold Price/SqFt
349.23
SP/LP
0.91

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Total
6
Bathrooms Full
5
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Above Grade Finished Area
5458
Below Grade Finished Area
2150
Below Grade Unfinished Area
720
Living Area
7608
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Carport YN
No

Building

Year Built
1808

Lot

Lot Size Source
Public Records
Lot Size Acres
2.03
Lot Size Square Feet
88427
Pool Private YN
No
View YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
No

Utilities

Cooling YN
Yes
Heating YN
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Built in 1808, this historical estate known as Harmony Hall, is situated on 2.03 acres in the heart of Lakewood. First on the chain of title is Henry Clay, followed by 200 years of ownership by notable & prominent Lexington families whereby the home has been transformed from its original state of four rooms around the grand hall to the extraordinary estate it is today. The most recent and profound seamless addition includes a sunlit gallery with skylights and aged heart of pine floors opening to an East & West Wing. The East Wing opens to a kitchen designed by Laura Dalzell with all of the luxuries a chef could want, adjacent to a spectacular screened in porch with soaring ceilings. The West Wing boasts of a gorgeous primary suite with a fireplace, an elegant bath and Lexington's finest walk in closet. The gallery finishes with an iron-railed balcony which commands a superb view of the gorgeous sprawling yard. Next to the main house sits an adorable guest cottage, up to a hundred trees, & fully fenced exterior hardscape and lush landscape to create an unparalleled private and peaceful setting. This is the true diamond of Lakewood.

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
LA Accompany

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre
1576354.68

Tax & Legal

Elementary School
Cassidy
Middle Or Junior School
Morton
High School
Henry Clay
Tax Rate
1.2777
Inside New Circle Road YN
Yes

Association/Community

Association Mandatory YN
Yes
Association Fee
800
Association Fee Frequency
Annually

Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Double Oven
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Vented Exhaust Fan
Yes
Washer
Yes
Other
Yes

Association Fee Includes

Maintenance Grounds
Yes

Attic Features

Access Only
Yes

Basement

Bath/Stubbed
Yes
Full
Yes
Partially Finished
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

Community Features

Park
Yes
Tennis Court(s)
Yes

Construction Materials

Solid Masonry
Yes
Other
Yes

Cooling

Attic Fan
Yes
Electric
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Exterior Features

Storm Door(s)
Yes

Fencing

Other
Yes

Fireplace Features

Basement
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Gas Log
Yes
Gas Starter
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Masonry
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes
Slate
Yes
Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Foundation Details

Block
Yes
Stone
Yes

Heating

Ceiling
Yes
Forced Air
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
Humidity Control
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Entrance Foyer
Yes
In-Law Floorplan
Yes
Primary First Floor
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

One and One Half
Yes

Lot Features

Wooded
Yes

Other Equipment

Intercom
Yes
Irrigation Equipment
Yes

Other Structures

Guest House
Yes

Parking Features

Attached Garage
Yes
Basement
Yes
Driveway
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Side
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes

Possession

See Remarks
Yes

Roof

Dimensional Style
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Security Features

Security System Owned
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Structure Type

House
Yes

View

Neighborhood
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Water Heater

Gas
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Window Features

Blinds
Yes
Insulated Windows
Yes
Screens
Yes
Skylight(s)
Yes
Storm Window(s)
Yes

Showing Requirements

Listing Agent Must Accompany
Yes
Showing Service
Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Vented Exhaust Fan; Washer; Other Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds Attic Features: Access Only Basement: Bath/Stubbed; Full; Partially Finished; Sump Pump; Walk-Out Access Community Features: Park; Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: Solid Masonry; Other Cooling: Attic Fan; Electric; Heat Pump; Zoned Exterior Features: Storm Door(s) Fencing: Other Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Family Room; Gas Log; Gas Starter; Living Room; Masonry; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning Flooring: Hardwood; Slate; Tile; Vinyl Foundation Details: Block; Stone Heating: Ceiling; Forced Air; Heat Pump; Humidity Control; Zoned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Primary First Floor; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Main Level; Washer Hookup Levels: One and One Half Lot Features: Wooded Other Equipment: Intercom; Irrigation Equipment Other Structures: Guest House Parking Features: Attached Garage; Basement; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Possession: See Remarks Roof: Dimensional Style; Shingle Security Features: Security System Owned Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House View: Neighborhood; Trees/Woods Water Heater: Gas Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Insulated Windows; Screens; Skylight(s); Storm Window(s) Showing Requirements: Listing Agent Must Accompany; Showing Service
Listing Office: Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: August - 25 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.