281 S Ashland Avenue, Lexington, KY 40502 (MLS# 1412365)

281 S Ashland Avenue, Lexington, KY 40502

$1,400,000

Looking Into The Living Room: Two Sets O

Looking Into The Family Room: Original P

Looking Into The Dining Room: Original P

A View Of The Custom Kitchen: Slate Wall

Another View Of The Custom KItchen: Floo

First Floor Powder Room: Floor To Ceilin

Large Expansive Walls Throughout Can Acc

Second Floor Bedroom With Ensuite Bathro

Master Bedroom With Its Own Feature Fire

Another View Of The Master Bathroom: Flo

Striking Third Floor Renovation By Fox H

Custom-Engineered Metal Framework: Truly

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 6,024 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 20,909 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,400,000 List Date: 6/25/2014 Last Modified: 8/28/2025

Overview

Description

Rare to the market is this beautifully presented character house in the Ashland Park neighborhood benefitting from high quality finishes,which combine classic taste with modern living.With magnificent proportions and a wealth of period charm,this grand and imposing property has been sympathetically restored to enhance many of its original period features,combining traditional surroundings with stylish contemporary living.Offering generous accommodation arranged over three floors with stunning high ceilings throughout,the first floor includes a spectacular entrance hall;elegant double living-and dining rooms,each with original pocket doors and feature fireplace;and a well appointed kitchen featuring a full range of integrated Miele and Subzero appliances.The wonderfully-light master suite features a truly luxurious contemporary bathroom with heated marble floors and double walk-in closets.Truly a property of grand proportions and rare quality! Agent is related to seller.

Listing Details MLS# 1412365

Listing Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp: 2014-12-05T00:49:03Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2014-12-04
Purchase Contract Date: 2014-10-29
Close Date: 2014-12-04
Close Price: 1400000
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Address

County: Fayette
Street Number: 281
Street Direction Prefix: S
Street Name: Ashland
Street Suffix: Avenue
State: KY
Zip Code: 40502
Directions: Located On South Ashland Avenue, Between High Street and Main Street.
Parcel Number: 10250000

Contract

Original List Price: 1495000
Start Showing Date: 2014-06-25
Listing Contract Date: 2014-06-25
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 248.17
Sold Price/SqFt: 232.4
SP/LP: 0.94

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 6024
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1893
Living Area: 6024
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2

Building

Year Built: 1893

Lot

Lot Size Acres: 0.48
Lot Size Square Feet: 20908.82
Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

Cooling YN: Yes
Heating YN: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks: Rare to the market is this beautifully presented character house in the Ashland Park neighborhood benefitting from high quality finishes,which combine classic taste with modern living.With magnificent proportions and a wealth of period charm,this grand and imposing property has been sympathetically restored to enhance many of its original period features,combining traditional surroundings with stylish contemporary living.Offering generous accommodation arranged over three floors with stunning high ceilings throughout,the first floor includes a spectacular entrance hall;elegant double living-and dining rooms,each with original pocket doors and feature fireplace;and a well appointed kitchen featuring a full range of integrated Miele and Subzero appliances.The wonderfully-light master suite features a truly luxurious contemporary bathroom with heated marble floors and double walk-in closets.Truly a property of grand proportions and rare quality! Agent is related to seller.

Showing Information

Showing Instructions: Call Listing Agent On (859) 321-2490

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Dining Room Level: First
Family Room Level: First
Foyer Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Office Level: Second
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Utility Room Level: First
Bathroom 1: Yes
Bathroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 1: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Foyer: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Office: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Utility Room: Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre: 3114583.33

Tax & Legal

Elementary School: Ashland
Middle Or Junior School: Morton
High School: Henry Clay
Tax Rate: 1.1637
Design Review District YN: Yes
Inside New Circle Road YN: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Other: Yes

Attic Features

Finished: Yes
Floored: Yes
Permanent Stairs: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Community Features

Park: Yes
Pool: Yes
Tennis Court(s): Yes

Construction Materials

HardiPlank Type: Yes
Solid Masonry: Yes
Stone: Yes

Cooling

Zoned: Yes

Fencing

Partial: Yes
Privacy: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fireplace Features

Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Gas Log: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Masonry: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Ventless: Yes

Flooring

Hardwood: Yes
Marble: Yes
Slate: Yes
Tile: Yes

Foundation Details

Stone: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

Three Or More: Yes

Lot Features

Many Trees: Yes

Other Equipment

Irrigation Equipment: Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes
Other: Yes

Security Features

Security System Owned: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes
Gas: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Insulated Windows: Yes
Screens: Yes

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent: Yes
Listing Agent Must Accompany: Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Other Attic Features: Finished; Floored; Permanent Stairs Basement: Full; Sump Pump; Unfinished Community Features: Park; Pool; Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type; Solid Masonry; Stone Cooling: Zoned Fencing: Partial; Privacy; Wood Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Family Room; Gas Log; Kitchen; Living Room; Masonry; Primary Bedroom; Ventless Flooring: Hardwood; Marble; Slate; Tile Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas; Zoned Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Entrance Foyer; Soaking Tub; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Gas Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Levels: Three Or More Lot Features: Many Trees Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment Parking Features: Detached Garage; Garage Door Opener Patio And Porch Features: Deck Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Shingle; Other Security Features: Security System Owned Sewer: Public Sewer Water Heater: Electric; Gas Water Source: Public Window Features: Insulated Windows; Screens Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Listing Agent Must Accompany Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bedroom 1; Dining Room; Family Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Room Information

Room Name
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bedroom 1
Dining Room
Family Room
Foyer
Office
Kitchen
Living Room
Primary Bedroom
Utility Room

Listing Office: LRC Lexington's Real Estate Co

Last Updated: August - 28 - 2025

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.