Strategically located 10 minutes from the new Sandy Ridge Quarter Horse Racetrack and Casino and 10 minutes from I-64, enter this luxurious, equestrian estate through your private electric gate. This estate is prominently sited and has commanding views of the gorgeous surrounding rural landscape. As you drive along you are greeted by lush paddocks and four board fences. You are welcomed at the front door by a flagstone sidewalk, fountain and landscaped areas. The stately 2 1/2 story brick home has been exquisitely maintained and has three levels with over 4,400 square feet of luxurious living space, with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms. This beautiful home is well suited for indoor and outdoor entertaining. There is a large living room with fireplace and a large formal dining room. The living room has French doors that open onto the terrace around the pool and a shaded courtyard. The gourmet eat-in kitchen has high end appliances, custom cabinets, granite counters, with a roomy breakfast area with additional built-in cabinets, shelving and a breakfast bar. There is a cozy den off of the gourmet kitchen that also functions as a home office. The master suite is a retreat with its own sitting area and a custom tiled shower. The other bedrooms are also designed for comfort and privacy. There is an 11-seat home theater where the family can gather and enjoy movies in comfort, and an adjoining bonus room. On the first floor, the laundry room and half-bath are conveniently located off the kitchen and off of the attached 2-car garage. A covered back porch perfectly frames views of the amazing outside pool area with waterfalls and built in fire pits. The expansive outdoor gourmet kitchen is ideal for entertaining with custom appliances, numerous flat screen televisions, a built-in sound system & grilling area. The custom designed, heated pool, waterfalls and built in fire pits complete this luxurious outdoor retreat. There is a large, 3-car detached garage with a guest apartment, strip kitchen, and a full bath. The Morton barn has 4-stalls with automatic waterers, with inside and outside access, a tack room, a covered porch, with an adjacent equipment shed, and an adjacent RV or boat pad with power hook-up. Adjacent to the Morton barn, the covered riding arena is complimented by 8 paddocks. This conveniently located equestrian estate is less than 2 hours from Lexington and less than 30 minutes from Ashland.
