1600 Ashwood Road, Lexington, KY 40502

$1,187,500
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 7,094 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 22,651 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,187,500 List Date: 8/01/2012 Last Modified: 8/28/2025

Overview

Description

Elegant Warfield Gratz designed house on one of Lexington's most prestigious streets. Overlooks the gardens of Henry Clay's estate and at one time was home to one of Kentucky's governors. Features of this one of a kind home include: Two story entry with grand circular staircase; high ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, two fireplaces, two staircases, bow windows in living and dining rooms, airy plant room, first floor guest bedroom and bath, wood paneled library, large sunny kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and unique European hood, family room with brick floor used to be an outdoor sun room. Large master bedroom has huge dressing room with mirrored closet doors and built-in dressers. All second floor bedrooms have custom cabinets as well as large closets. Back upper bedroom has bath with heated tile floor. Heated pool, fish pond with fountain on bricked side terrace, two car attached garage, serpentine brick wall enclosing large rear terrace.

Listing Details MLS# 1214502

Listing Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp
2013-07-17T14:16:56Z
Status Change Timestamp
2013-07-17
Purchase Contract Date
2013-03-26
Close Date
2013-07-16
Close Price
1187500
Buyer Financing
Conventional

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
1600
Street Name
Ashwood
Street Suffix
Road
State
KY
Zip Code
40502
Directions
Richmond Rd inside New Circle to Woodspoint (by Henry Clay's home) House on the corner of Woodspoint and Ashwood.
Parcel Number
11242375
Tax District
Yes

Contract

Original List Price
1549000
Start Showing Date
2012-08-01
Listing Contract Date
2012-08-01
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
207.92
Sold Price/SqFt
167.39
SP/LP
0.81

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Total
6
Bathrooms Full
5
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Above Grade Finished Area
5721
Below Grade Finished Area
1373
Below Grade Unfinished Area
242
Living Area
7094
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2

Building

Year Built
1952

Lot

Lot Size Acres
0.52
Lot Size Square Feet
22651.22
Pool Private YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
No

Utilities

Cooling YN
Yes
Heating YN
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Elegant Warfield Gratz designed house on one of Lexington's most prestigious streets. Overlooks the gardens of Henry Clay's estate and at one time was home to one of Kentucky's governors. Features of this one of a kind home include: Two story entry with grand circular staircase; high ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, two fireplaces, two staircases, bow windows in living and dining rooms, airy plant room, first floor guest bedroom and bath, wood paneled library, large sunny kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and unique European hood, family room with brick floor used to be an outdoor sun room. Large master bedroom has huge dressing room with mirrored closet doors and built-in dressers. All second floor bedrooms have custom cabinets as well as large closets. Back upper bedroom has bath with heated tile floor. Heated pool, fish pond with fountain on bricked side terrace, two car attached garage, serpentine brick wall enclosing large rear terrace.

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level
First
Bathroom 2 Level
First
Bedroom 1 Level
First
Bonus Room Level
Lower
Dining Room Level
First
Family Room Level
First
Foyer Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Office Level
First
Primary Bedroom Level
Second
Recreation Room Level
Lower

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected Appliances: Dishwasher; Double Oven; Range; Refrigerator Attic Features: Floored; Permanent Stairs; Storage Only Basement: Full; Partially Finished; Sump Pump; Walk-Up Access Community Features: Park; Pool; Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: Brick Veneer Cooling: Zoned Exterior Features: Storm Door(s) Fencing: Privacy; Wood Fireplace Features: Gas Log; Gas Starter; Living Room; Masonry Flooring: Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Block Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas; Zoned Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Wet Bar Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Lot Features: Many Trees; Secluded; Wooded Other Equipment: Intercom; Irrigation Equipment Parking Features: Attached Garage; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Rear; Garage Faces Side Patio And Porch Features: Patio Possession: Negotiable Private Pool Features: In Ground Roof: Flat; Rubber; Shingle Security Features: Security System Owned Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Window Features: Insulated Windows; Screens; Skylight(s); Storm Window(s) Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Listing Agent Must Accompany Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bedroom 1; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Recreation Room

Room Information

Room Name
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bonus Room
Bedroom 1
Dining Room
Family Room
Foyer
Office
Kitchen
Living Room
Primary Bedroom
Recreation Room
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway de Movellan Properties
Last Updated: August - 28 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.