8897 Rockwell Road, Lexington, KY 40509

$5,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 9,769 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,900,225 Status: Active
Current Price: $5,500,000 List Date: 5/26/2026 Last Modified: 7/22/2026

Overview

Description

Set on approximately 66 acres in Fayette County, Pelphrey Estate is a private luxury estate offering 9,769 square feet, 7 bedrooms, 6 full baths, extensive renovations, and exceptional versatility just minutes from Lexington. Originally inspired by West Coast Mediterranean architecture, the residence was designed with grand scale, soaring ceilings, detailed millwork, multiple fireplaces, and expansive views of the surrounding countryside. The layout offers a combination of formal and casual living spaces, private suites, office space, guest accommodations, and flexible living options throughout the home. The main level features a formal living room centered around a custom floor-to-ceiling fireplace constructed from coal with gas logs, an extensively renovated chef's kitchen, custom wet bar designed for entertaining, and a spacious den featuring a woodburning Buck Stove. The kitchen is truly the showpiece of the home where no detail was overlooked, featuring custom soft-close cabinetry ...

Listing Details MLS# 26011667

Listing Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence

Status Change Information

Price Change Timestamp
2026-07-22T16:06:57Z
Status Change Timestamp
2026-05-26

Address

County
Fayette
Street Number
8897
Street Name
Rockwell
Street Suffix
Road
State
KY
Zip Code
40509
Directions
From Winchester, turn right onto W. Lexington Avenue, then make right onto Clintonville Road. Follow approximately 5.7-miles, make left onto Rockwell Road. Look for yard sign. Call listing agent with any questions.
Parcel Number
20421700
Tax District
District 02

Contract

Original List Price
6000000
Start Showing Date
2026-05-26
Listing Contract Date
2026-05-21
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Occupant Type
Vacant
Office Exclusive YN
No
List Price/SqFt
563.01

Tax Legal

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

Interior

Bedrooms Total
7
Bathrooms Total
6
Bathrooms Full
6
Above Grade Finished Area
9769
Living Area
9769
Living Area Source
Appraiser
Basement YN
No
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
3

More Information

Parking Information

Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
4
Carport YN
No

Building

Year Built
1985
Accessibility Features YN
No

Lot

Lot Size Source
Public Records
Lot Size Acres
66.58
Lot Size Square Feet
2900224.8
Pool Private YN
Yes
View YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
No
Water Body Access YN
No
Horse YN
Yes

Utilities

Cooling YN
Yes
Heating YN
Yes

Remarks

Public Remarks
Set on approximately 66 acres in Fayette County, Pelphrey Estate is a private luxury estate offering 9,769 square feet, 7 bedrooms, 6 full baths, extensive renovations, and exceptional versatility just minutes from Lexington. Originally inspired by West Coast Mediterranean architecture, the residence was designed with grand scale, soaring ceilings, detailed millwork, multiple fireplaces, and expansive views of the surrounding countryside. The layout offers a combination of formal and casual living spaces, private suites, office space, guest accommodations, and flexible living options throughout the home. The main level features a formal living room centered around a custom floor-to-ceiling fireplace constructed from coal with gas logs, an extensively renovated chef's kitchen, custom wet bar designed for entertaining, and a spacious den featuring a woodburning Buck Stove. The kitchen is truly the showpiece of the home where no detail was overlooked, featuring custom soft-close cabinetry, Calcutta Gold quartz countertops and full backsplash, oversized waterfall island, Wolf commercial range with double ovens, Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator, porcelain farmhouse sink, custom vent hood, premium fixtures, and designer finishes throughout. The main floor also includes two additional bedrooms and another renovated full bath. One of the home's two primary suites is located on the first floor and features a completely remodeled ensuite with double vanities, soaking tub, and custom tile walk-in shower. Upstairs, the show-stopping main primary suite offers an extraordinary amount of space with cedar-lined closets, vanity area, private sitting/flex space with fireplace, and a luxury ensuite featuring a soaking tub, 65-inch television, double vanities, quartz countertops, bidet toilet, and oversized custom tile walk-in shower with double shower heads. The upper level also includes two additional oversized bedrooms with renovated ensuite baths, another bedroom without an ensuite, laundry area, and a flex room ideal for office space or additional living area. Outdoor living spaces were extensively updated with a newly constructed fiberglass pool, stamped concrete entertaining areas, rebuilt stucco privacy walls, renovated pool house, landscaping improvements, upgraded drainage systems, and a custom gas fire pit overlooking the pool area. A 5-car garage offers four traditional garage bays, while the additional bay has been converted into a weight room. A convenient full bath located directly off the garage provides ideal access for pool guests. Additional improvements include five new heat pump systems, updated plumbing and electrical systems, new flooring throughout much of the home, fresh interior and exterior paint, custom iron entry doors, new lighting, insulation, and extensive mechanical updates. The property also includes a 5-stall barn, fenced acreage, a separate 3-bedroom, 2 full bath guest house with additional flex space, and 22 office spaces previously utilized for mortgage and title operations, creating unique opportunities for private estate living, business use, or multi-generational functionality. Formerly home to a 5/8-mile training track where successful racehorses trained, the farm carries a unique connection to Kentucky horse country. Pelphrey Estate offers a rare opportunity to own a renovated luxury estate with acreage, privacy, guest accommodations, extensive infrastructure, and exceptional flexibility in one of Fayette County's most desirable settings, conveniently located near the interstate, Hamburg conveniences, as well as Winchester.

Amenity Fee Details

Amenity Fee YN
No

Showing Information

Showing Instructions
Please schedule all showings via ShowingTime. 48-hour notice required to show. Listing agents to accompany all showing requests (No showing without listing agent present). Showings are limited to pre-approved buyers only; proof of funds or a pre-approval letter will be required prior to showing request being confirmed.

Room Types

Bedroom 3 Level
Second
Bedroom 4 Level
Second
Bedroom 5 Level
Second
Den Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Other Level
Second
Primary Bedroom Level
Second
Utility Room Level
Second

Property Features

Utilities: Cable Available; Phone Available; Propane; Water Connected; Cable Available; Phone Available; Propane; Water Connected Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Gas Range; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Vented Exhaust Fan Attic Features: Access Only; Floored; Partially Floored; Pull-Down Stairs; Storage Only Basement: Crawl Space Construction Materials: Brick Veneer; Stone; Stucco Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Electric; Exhaust Fan; Heat Pump; Zoned Exterior Features: Fire Pit; Storm Door(s) Fencing: Privacy; Other Fireplace Features: Den; Gas Log; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Propane; Wood Burning Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Hardwood; Laminate; Tile Foundation Details: Block; Concrete Perimeter Heating: Baseboard; Electric; Heat Pump; Zoned Horse Amenities: Barn; Boarding Facilities; Hay Storage; Horse Walker; Paddocks; Pasture; Stable(s); Tack Room; Trailer Storage; See Remarks Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Central Vacuum; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; In-Law Floorplan; Primary First Floor; Soaking Tub; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Upper Level; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Lot Features: Landscaped Other Structures: Barn(s); Guest House; Pool House; RV/Boat Storage; Shed(s); Stable(s); Workshop; Other Parking Features: Attached Garage; Driveway; Garage Faces Side Patio And Porch Details: Front Patio; Rear Patio; Side Patio; Front Porch Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Porch Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable; See Remarks Private Pool Features: In Ground Roof: Tile Sewer: Septic Tank Structure Type: House View: Farm; Rural Water Heater: Electric Water Source: Public Window Features: Insulated Windows Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Listing Agent Must Accompany; Restricted Hours; Showing Service Room Types: Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Den; Kitchen; Living Room; Other; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Room Information

Room Name Level Remarks
Primary Bedroom First with adjoining full bath
Kitchen First
Den First
Living Room First
Primary Bedroom Second with adjoining full bath
Bedroom 3 Second with adjoining full bath
Bedroom 4 Second with adjoining full bath
Bedroom 5 Second
Utility Room Second
Other First Bedroom #6
Other First Bedroom #7
Other Second Nursery/Office
Listing Office: Keller Williams Commonwealth
Last Updated: July - 22 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.