1801 Royster Road, Lexington, KY 40516

$1,300,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 5,398 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 553,212 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,300,000 List Date: 12/09/2024 Last Modified: 8/29/2025

Overview

Description

Tucked away among some of the most famous Thoroughbred farms, 1801 Royster Road offers a peaceful country setting just 10 minutes from downtown Lexington. Home is situated 12 acres of beautiful Bluegrass land, the home features six bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, spacious living and dining areas, and a cozy home office that could easily double as a first-floor bedroom. The kitchen wing is perfect for entertaining, with stunning views of the surrounding farmland and a great bar area for cooking and gathering. Upstairs, the grand master suite opens onto a second-story porch that overlooks the front lawn, while a cozy den or library adds even more living space. The finished basement offers great room, bedroom, large closet, full bathroom, storage space and walk out patio area. Backyard offers a luscious green space with 20x40 in ground pool.

Listing Details MLS# 24019023

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2025-01-31
Purchase Contract Date
2024-12-09
Close Date
2025-01-30
Close Price
1300000
Buyer Financing
Conventional
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
1801
Street Name
Royster
Street Suffix
Road
State
KY
Zip Code
40516
Directions
Take US-127 S, KY-9002 E/Bluegrass Pkwy, US-60 E and KY-4 N to Bryan Station Rd, Continue on Bryan Station Rd. Drive to Royster Rd
Parcel Number
19975130
Tax District
02

Contract

Original List Price
1300000
Start Showing Date
2024-09-21
Listing Contract Date
2024-09-08
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Occupied
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
240.83
Sold Price/SqFt
240.83
SP/LP
Yes

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
002 - Fayette County NE
Subdivision Name
Rural
High School District
Fayette County - 1

Interior

Bedrooms Total
6
Bathrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Full
4
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Above Grade Finished Area
4457
Below Grade Finished Area
941
Living Area
5398
Living Area Source
Public Records
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
5
Carport YN
No

Building

Year Built
1997

Lot

Lot Size Source
Public Records
Lot Size Acres
12.7
Lot Size Square Feet
553212
Pool Private YN
Yes
View YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
No
Water Body Access YN
No

Utilities

Cooling YN
Yes
Heating YN
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Tucked away among some of the most famous Thoroughbred farms, 1801 Royster Road offers a peaceful country setting just 10 minutes from downtown Lexington. Home is situated 12 acres of beautiful Bluegrass land, the home features six bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, spacious living and dining areas, and a cozy home office that could easily double as a first-floor bedroom. The kitchen wing is perfect for entertaining, with stunning views of the surrounding farmland and a great bar area for cooking and gathering. Upstairs, the grand master suite opens onto a second-story porch that overlooks the front lawn, while a cozy den or library adds even more living space. The finished basement offers great room, bedroom, large closet, full bathroom, storage space and walk out patio area. Backyard offers a luscious green space with 20x40 in ground pool.

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Please give 24 hr. notice before showing. Seller needs to remove pets.

Property Features

Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Architectural Style: Contemporary Attic Features: Access Only Basement: Finished; Walk-Out Access Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; Vinyl Siding Cooling: Electric Fencing: Wood Fireplace Features: Great Room; Masonry Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Block Heating: Electric; Heat Pump Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Walk-In Closet(s) Levels: Two Lot Features: Secluded; Wooded Other Structures: Other Parking Features: Attached Garage; Driveway; Garage Faces Front; Garage Faces Side Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow Private Pool Features: In Ground Roof: Shingle Sewer: Septic Tank Structure Type: House View: Farm; Rural; Trees/Woods Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds; Screens; Skylight(s) Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Call Listing Office; Showing Service

Room Information

Room Name Level Remarks
Primary Bedroom Second
Bedroom 1 Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Bedroom 5 Lower Basement
Bathroom 1 Second Full Bath
Bathroom 2 Second Full Bath
Bathroom 3 Second Full Bath
Bathroom 5 First Half Bath
Bathroom 4 Lower Full Bath, Basement
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway de Movellan Properties
Last Updated: August - 29 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.