3605 Watts Ferry Road, Versailles, KY 40383

$3,100,000
Property Type: Farm Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,225 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,878,376 Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,100,000 List Date: 5/28/2022 Last Modified: 9/03/2025

Overview

Description

Seldom Scene Farm and its 273± acres (in three individual tracts!) epitomize Bluegrass tranquility. The current owners discovered the property when kayaking down the Kentucky River (which borders the farm for 1.5 miles), eventually purchasing the land from descendants of the Watts family, beneficiaries of early land grants. The farm's setting has been immortalized in both Paul Sawyier paintings and National Geographic. The main residence is a homage to Kentucky craftmanship, built with Douglas fir and Western Red Cedar. It features a dry stacked stone fireplace and a desirable first floor primary suite. A restored c. 1812 cabin serves as a guest cottage, currently used as a successful Airbnb. The cottage boasts sunny spaces with historic hand-hewn logs and reclaimed woods from the original cabin, as well as modern-rustic details. Another historic cabin was converted for further housing. 2 garages (one with an apt) protect vehicles & farm equipment. An attractive horse barn add 4 stall ...

Listing Details MLS# 22011090

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Farm

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp
2022-07-28T13:15:21Z
Status Change Timestamp
2022-10-21
Purchase Contract Date
2022-09-01
Close Date
2022-10-20
Close Price
3100000
Buyer Financing
Cash
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale

Address

County
Woodford
Street Number
3605
Street Name
Watts Ferry
Street Suffix
Road
State
KY
Zip Code
40383
Parcel Number
03-0000-002-01

Contract

Original List Price
3600000
Start Showing Date
2022-05-28
Listing Contract Date
2022-05-28
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Occupied
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/Acre
12230
List Price/SqFt
789.35
Sold Price/Acre
11368.22
Sold Price/SqFt
733.73
SP/LP
0.93

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
010 - Woodford County
Subdivision Name
Rural

Interior

Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Full
4
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Above Grade Finished Area
3473
Below Grade Finished Area
752
Below Grade Unfinished Area
590
Living Area
4225
Basement YN
Yes
Fireplace YN
Yes

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
Yes

Building

Year Built
1992

Lot

Lot Size Source
Assessor
Lot Size Acres
272.69
Lot Size Square Feet
11878376
Lot Size Dimensions
272.69 +/-
Conservation Easement YN
No
View YN
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Seldom Scene Farm and its 273± acres (in three individual tracts!) epitomize Bluegrass tranquility. The current owners discovered the property when kayaking down the Kentucky River (which borders the farm for 1.5 miles), eventually purchasing the land from descendants of the Watts family, beneficiaries of early land grants. The farm's setting has been immortalized in both Paul Sawyier paintings and National Geographic. The main residence is a homage to Kentucky craftmanship, built with Douglas fir and Western Red Cedar. It features a dry stacked stone fireplace and a desirable first floor primary suite. A restored c. 1812 cabin serves as a guest cottage, currently used as a successful Airbnb. The cottage boasts sunny spaces with historic hand-hewn logs and reclaimed woods from the original cabin, as well as modern-rustic details. Another historic cabin was converted for further housing. 2 garages (one with an apt) protect vehicles & farm equipment. An attractive horse barn add 4 stalls and more storage, while 2 tobacco barns add 4 additional stalls. Recreational opportunities abound for fishing (in the river or 2 ponds), hiking, sporting clays, and boating.

Land Details

Farm With House YN
Yes

Other Structures Info

Number Of Horse Barns
Yes
Number Of Tobacco Barns
2
Number Of Stalls
8

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Showings strictly by appointment only with a proof of funds or preapproval letter e-mailed to the listing broker concurrent with the showing request. Min. 24-hour notice to show. LA accompany. Do not attempt to drive on the farm without an appointment as it is gated and locked. The farm is in Woodford County but carries a Frankfort mailing address.

Property Features

Cooling: Central Air Current Use: Horses; Recreational Disclosures: Sinkhole Farm Improvements: Equipment Building(s); Office; Silo(s); Tobacco Barn(s) Fencing: Plank; V-Mesh Horse Amenities: Barn Housing: Guest; Main; Manager(s) Levels: Two Lot Features: Bottomland; Gentle Sloping; Waterfront; Wooded Other Structures: Workshop Possession Auxiliary Dwelling: Negotiable Possession Farm Land: Negotiable Possession Main House: Negotiable Possible Use: Horses; Recreational Sewer: Septic Tank Showing Considerations: Pet(s) on Premises Structure Type: House View: Farm; Rural; Trees/Woods; Water Water Source: Cistern; Spring; Well Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Listing Agent Must Accompany; No Sign Documents: Aerial Photo; Sellers Disclosure Of Property Condition; Other
Listing Office: Kirkpatrick & Company
Last Updated: September - 03 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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