6208 Old Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40515 (MLS# 26008568)

6208 Old Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40515

$2,723,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 6,200 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 217,800 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,723,000 List Date: 4/21/2026 Last Modified: 5/30/2026

Overview

Description

Exclusive listing offers a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Lexington history, surrounded by mature trees and seeped in history, but not lacking in modern conveniences, Highland Hall, circa 1855, a prestigious gated 5-acre retreat, located minutes from the Richmond Road corridor, in Fayette County. Originally built by the grandson of Kentucky's first governor, Isaac Shelby, Highland Hall was the image of a "typical farmhouse" set in the Greek Revival style of large proportions and clean lines, with rural comfort to entertain travelers from afar. Once set on over 5000 acres, stretching from the valleys of Madison County lines, throughout Heartland Estates and much of now Tates Creek Corridor, Highland Hall was a working homestead maintaining itself with onsite livestock, a smoke house (which still stands on the property today) an ice house and several out buildings (no longer on property) used during the 5-year construction of the home. Although there was nothing typical about ... (Read more) Exclusive listing offers a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Lexington history, surrounded by mature trees and seeped in history, but not lacking in modern conveniences, Highland Hall, circa 1855, a prestigious gated 5-acre retreat, located minutes from the Richmond Road corridor, in Fayette County. Originally built by the grandson of Kentucky's first governor, Isaac Shelby, Highland Hall was the image of a "typical farmhouse" set in the Greek Revival style of large proportions and clean lines, with rural comfort to entertain travelers from afar. Once set on over 5000 acres, stretching from the valleys of Madison County lines, throughout Heartland Estates and much of now Tates Creek Corridor, Highland Hall was a working homestead maintaining itself with onsite livestock, a smoke house (which still stands on the property today) an ice house and several out buildings (no longer on property) used during the 5-year construction of the home. Although there was nothing typical about the 6800+/- sqft structure, no expense was spared with custom blown glass windows, interior doors and trim milled from Walnut trees that grew on property, as well as hand milled Heart Pine floors, also direct from the property. The large pond in the back of the property was used not only as water source, but for preserving crafted wood work that survives today in the home. Showcasing all of Highland Halls' beauty, both inside and out, Highland Hall was chosen to be the Decorators Showcase Home in 2012, (however the interior been professional redesigned since), selected designers featured their talents and public was invited tour for the 5-week event to enjoy all that the property had to offer. It was the most widely attended showcase in the 20-year history of the event. Numerous Updates Include: -All new Anderson Pro Series, historically correct, windows -3 Geothermal Units, all with separate controls, powered by 8 GeoWells providing the ultimate HVAC experience -Additional conventional Heat Pump HVAC, with in room controls, solely for the newly added first floor Primary Suite. (2023-24) -400-amp electrical service, all with back run for generator backup -All new plumbing (2019 and 2023) -New, 2 Tank Septic System, with 4 leach lines and new waste outlets from main house. -New Garage Doors and Electric Openers on the detached 3 car garage, with permanent steps to second floor unfinished storage -New Entrance Gate motor and control, with remote access -Lutron System on Main Exterior Porch(s) and Driveway Lighting -Whole house Interior paint, Ben Moore Professional Series (2023) -Exterior Paint/Caulk on all windows/trim/soffits (2024) Along with your prequalified credentials, schedule your private experience of this majestic, and comfortable, professionally designed and decorated home. Highland Hall awaits! **Furnishings priced upon request. Excludes any artwork collection**

Listing Details MLS# 26008568

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-04-21

Address

County: Fayette
Street Number: 6208
Street Name: Old Richmond
Street Suffix: Road
State: KY
Zip Code: 40515
Directions: Richmond Road to Old Richmond past Jack's Creek Pike on the right.
Parcel Number: 23602725
Tax District: 2

Contract

Original List Price: 2723000
Start Showing Date: 2026-04-21
Listing Contract Date: 2026-04-01
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type: Occupied
Office Exclusive YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 439.19

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 4
Above Grade Finished Area: 6200
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 800
Living Area: 6200
Living Area Source: Listing Agent Measured
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 3
Bathrooms Half: 0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No

Building

Year Built: 1855
Home Warranty YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No

Lot

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Acres: 5
Lot Size Square Feet: 217800
Pool Private YN: No
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Horse YN: Yes

Utilities

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

Remarks

Public Remarks: Exclusive listing offers a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Lexington history, surrounded by mature trees and seeped in history, but not lacking in modern conveniences, Highland Hall, circa 1855, a prestigious gated 5-acre retreat, located minutes from the Richmond Road corridor, in Fayette County. Originally built by the grandson of Kentucky's first governor, Isaac Shelby, Highland Hall was the image of a "typical farmhouse" set in the Greek Revival style of large proportions and clean lines, with rural comfort to entertain travelers from afar. Once set on over 5000 acres, stretching from the valleys of Madison County lines, throughout Heartland Estates and much of now Tates Creek Corridor, Highland Hall was a working homestead maintaining itself with onsite livestock, a smoke house (which still stands on the property today) an ice house and several out buildings (no longer on property) used during the 5-year construction of the home. Although there was nothing typical about the 6800+/- sqft structure, no expense was spared with custom blown glass windows, interior doors and trim milled from Walnut trees that grew on property, as well as hand milled Heart Pine floors, also direct from the property. The large pond in the back of the property was used not only as water source, but for preserving crafted wood work that survives today in the home. Showcasing all of Highland Halls' beauty, both inside and out, Highland Hall was chosen to be the Decorators Showcase Home in 2012, (however the interior been professional redesigned since), selected designers featured their talents and public was invited tour for the 5-week event to enjoy all that the property had to offer. It was the most widely attended showcase in the 20-year history of the event. Numerous Updates Include: -All new Anderson Pro Series, historically correct, windows -3 Geothermal Units, all with separate controls, powered by 8 GeoWells providing the ultimate HVAC experience -Additional conventional Heat Pump HVAC, with in room controls, solely for the newly added first floor Primary Suite. (2023-24) -400-amp electrical service, all with back run for generator backup -All new plumbing (2019 and 2023) -New, 2 Tank Septic System, with 4 leach lines and new waste outlets from main house. -New Garage Doors and Electric Openers on the detached 3 car garage, with permanent steps to second floor unfinished storage -New Entrance Gate motor and control, with remote access -Lutron System on Main Exterior Porch(s) and Driveway Lighting -Whole house Interior paint, Ben Moore Professional Series (2023) -Exterior Paint/Caulk on all windows/trim/soffits (2024) Along with your prequalified credentials, schedule your private experience of this majestic, and comfortable, professionally designed and decorated home. Highland Hall awaits! **Furnishings priced upon request. Excludes any artwork collection**

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN: No

Water Body Information

Distance To Ramp/Marina: Less Than 0.5 Mile
Dock Fees Required YN: No
Water Body Access Distance: 50
Water Body Access Distance Units: Yards

Room Types

Kitchen Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Kitchen: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Currently Not Used

List Price/Acre: 544600

Tax & Legal

Elementary School: Tates Creek
Middle Or Junior School: Tates Creek
High School: Tates Creek
Tax Rate: 0.01
Inside New Circle Road YN: No

Association/Community

Association YN: No

Appliances

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Attic Features

Access Only: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick Veneer: Yes

Cooling

Geothermal: Yes

Exterior Features

Garden: Yes

Fireplace Features

Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Foundation Details

Stone: Yes

Heating

Geothermal: Yes

Horse Amenities

None: Yes

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Entrance Foyer: Yes
Primary First Floor: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Levels

Three Or More: Yes

Lot Features

Few Trees: Yes
Landscaped: Yes
Secluded: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes
Workshop: Yes
Other: Yes

Parking Features

Detached Garage: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes

Patio And Porch Details

Covered Porch: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes
Side Porch: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes
Negotiable: Yes

Roof

Composition: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

View

Farm: Yes
Rural: Yes
Water: Yes

Water Body Access Type

Private Access: Yes

Water Body Features

Direct Access: Yes

Water Heater

Gas: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Window Features

Insulated Windows: Yes

Showing Requirements

Showing Service: Yes

Property Features

Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Water Connected Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator Attic Features: Access Only Basement: Crawl Space; Unfinished Construction Materials: Brick Veneer Cooling: Geothermal Exterior Features: Garden Fireplace Features: Dining Room; Family Room; Living Room Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile Foundation Details: Stone Heating: Geothermal Horse Amenities: None Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Primary First Floor Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Main Level; Washer Hookup Levels: Three Or More Lot Features: Few Trees; Landscaped; Secluded Other Structures: Shed(s); Workshop; Other Parking Features: Detached Garage; Driveway; Garage Faces Front Patio And Porch Details: Covered Porch; Rear Porch; Side Porch Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Roof: Composition; Shingle Sewer: Septic Tank Structure Type: House View: Farm; Rural; Water Water Body Access Type: Private Access Water Body Features: Direct Access Water Heater: Gas Water Source: Public Window Features: Insulated Windows Showing Requirements: Showing Service Room Types: Kitchen; Primary Bedroom

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	First
Kitchen	First

Documents

Sellers Disclosure Of Property Condition ›

Listing Office: RE/MAX Creative Realty

Last Updated: May - 30 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.