Sealed Bid Auction – Selling Without Reserve – Bids Due October 31st, 2022. Inspection times October 8, 15, and 22, 10am – 2pm or by appointment. We are honored to have been selected to market and sell at AUCTION, this Kentucky Historic Landmark and surrounding 150± acre horse farm (please note listing price is PVA valuation used as a guide price). In 1781, the Bowman family settled here, building the present mansion c. 1830-1850. In 1912, the property was purchased by Emilie Todd Helm, sister-in-law of Abraham Lincoln. Located just off Harrodsburg Road in Fayette County Kentucky, the property consists of over 150 acres of improved horse farm land with important fertile soils. The mansion is spectacular, with 14ft ceilings, original hardwood floors, chandeliers, gardens, and more. the farm improvements include 37 stalls in 2 horse barns, 3 large fields, and 12 paddocks. Do not miss this opportunity to own one of the most historic and notable properties in all of Kentucky! Bidder packets will be available to qualified buyers upon request on October 7th. Inspection times October 8, 15, and 22, 10am – 2pm or by appointment.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
150.98 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
7,056
Year built
1795
Style
Ranch
County
Fayette County
APN
24646900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
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H1
Agricultural Rural Zone
This zone is established to preserve the rural character of the agricultural service area by promoting agriculture and related uses, and by discouraging all forms of urban development except for a limited amount of conditional uses.
Zone overlays
Historic District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Dec 11, 2024 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Jun 15, 2024 • Active
Residential remodel
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Propane Tank Owned
Interior Features
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Rooms (Total): 1
Fireplace: Yes
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: V-Mesh, Plank
Lot Information
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Lot Size Square Feet: 6,576,689
Lot Size Acres: 150.98
Water Source: Public
Zoning: AR
Topography: Gentle Sloping
Has View: Yes
View: Farm
Property Information
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Building Information
Building Area Total: 7,212
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 24646900
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Location
Location Information
County Or Parish: Fayette
Directions: From Harrodsburg Road take Military Pike to Old Harrodsburg Road and take the next left onto Bowman Mill. Property is a half a mile up the road on the right
Subdivision Name: Rural
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,056
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 150.98 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1795
Year Renovated: —
County: Fayette County
APN: 24646900
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
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Rosa Parks Elementary School
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Beaumont Middle School
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Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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