5876 McCracken Pike, Versailles, KY 40383

$4,450,000
Property Type: Farm Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,728 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,901,704 Status: Closed
Current Price: $4,450,000 List Date: 5/31/2022 Last Modified: 9/03/2025

Overview

Description

Once a portion of Allen Paulson's famed Brookside Farm, this magnificent property is home to seventeen Eclipse award-winning champions, including two Horse of the Year award winners in Cigar and Azeri. Other champions include the Eclipse Champion trio of Escena, Ajina, and Eliza. Marked by proximity to the leading Thoroughbred nurseries, the farm is three minutes from Ashford-Coolmore, Godolphin-Gainsborough, Airdrie Stud, and Pin Oak Stud, with others such as Lane's End & WinStar less than fifteen minutes' drive. The property rests along the Bourbon Trail, with Woodford Reserve lying less than a half-mile away. The main residence, 'Sweet Lawn', was constructed ca. 1831 by Samuel Pepper, son of bourbon distiller Elijah Pepper. It is an impressive Federal home measuring 3,728 sq. ft. with 3BR/2.5BA. The property's three barns (with a combined 52 stalls) are as practical as they are attractive. All barns are constructed of concrete block with asphalt aisleways and stall floors. 5876 M ...

Listing Details MLS# 22011194

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Farm

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp
2023-01-27
Purchase Contract Date
2022-09-16
Close Date
2023-01-27
Close Price
4450000
Buyer Financing
Cash
Sale Type
Arms Length Sale
Concessions Comments
No

Address

County
Woodford
Street Number
5876
Street Name
McCracken
Street Suffix
Pike
State
KY
Zip Code
40383
Parcel Number
07-0000-028-00

Contract

Original List Price
4950000
Start Showing Date
2022-05-31
Listing Contract Date
2022-05-31
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Occupied
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/Acre
24222.55
List Price/SqFt
1327.79
Sold Price/Acre
21775.83
Sold Price/SqFt
1193.67
SP/LP
0.9

Tax Legal

MLS Area Major
010 - Woodford County
Subdivision Name
Rural

Interior

Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Above Grade Finished Area
3728
Living Area
3728
Fireplace YN
Yes

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
Yes

Building

Year Built
1831

Lot

Lot Size Source
Public Records
Lot Size Acres
204.355
Lot Size Square Feet
8901704
Lot Size Dimensions
204.55+/- acres
Conservation Easement YN
No
View YN
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Once a portion of Allen Paulson's famed Brookside Farm, this magnificent property is home to seventeen Eclipse award-winning champions, including two Horse of the Year award winners in Cigar and Azeri. Other champions include the Eclipse Champion trio of Escena, Ajina, and Eliza. Marked by proximity to the leading Thoroughbred nurseries, the farm is three minutes from Ashford-Coolmore, Godolphin-Gainsborough, Airdrie Stud, and Pin Oak Stud, with others such as Lane's End & WinStar less than fifteen minutes' drive. The property rests along the Bourbon Trail, with Woodford Reserve lying less than a half-mile away. The main residence, 'Sweet Lawn', was constructed ca. 1831 by Samuel Pepper, son of bourbon distiller Elijah Pepper. It is an impressive Federal home measuring 3,728 sq. ft. with 3BR/2.5BA. The property's three barns (with a combined 52 stalls) are as practical as they are attractive. All barns are constructed of concrete block with asphalt aisleways and stall floors. 5876 McCracken Pike marries a rich heritage with forward-thinking improvements. There is no farm with as impressive provenance and impeccably-maintained facilities currently offered.

Land Details

Farm With House YN
Yes
Number Of Fields
5

Other Structures Info

Number Of Horse Barns
3
Number Of Paddocks
6
Number Of Stalls
52

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. 48-hour notice to show. LA accompany. Do not attempt to drive on the farm without an appointment as it is occupied by employees and horses.

Tax & Legal

Tax Rate
10.51
Zoning
AR
Directions
From Keeneland: US60 to Steele Road; left on Steele, right on New Cut Road.

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Fencing

Plank
Yes

Flooring

Hardwood
Yes

Horse Amenities

Barn
Yes

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Lot Features

Gentle Sloping
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

View

Farm
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes
Spring
Yes

Current Use

Horses
Yes

Possible Use

Horses
Yes

Farm Improvements

Auto Waterers
Yes
Equipment Building(s)
Yes

Housing

Main
Yes

Possession Auxiliary Dwelling

Negotiable
Yes

Possession Farm Land

Negotiable
Yes

Possession Main House

Negotiable
Yes

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent
Yes
Listing Agent Must Accompany
Yes
No Sign
Yes
Restricted Hours
Yes

Documents

Aerial Photo
Yes
Sellers Disclosure Of Property Condition
Yes
Other
Yes

Property Features

Cooling: Central Air Current Use: Horses Farm Improvements: Auto Waterers; Equipment Building(s) Fencing: Plank Flooring: Hardwood Horse Amenities: Barn Housing: Main Interior Features: Entrance Foyer Levels: Two Lot Features: Gentle Sloping Possession Auxiliary Dwelling: Negotiable Possession Farm Land: Negotiable Possession Main House: Negotiable Possible Use: Horses Sewer: Septic Tank View: Farm Water Source: Public; Spring Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Listing Agent Must Accompany; No Sign; Restricted Hours Documents: Aerial Photo; Sellers Disclosure Of Property Condition; Other

Room Information

Room Name
Dining Room
Listing Office: Kirkpatrick & Company
Last Updated: September - 03 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.