Nestled among the mature trees and winding streets of Ashland Park sits this charming English cottage. Conveniently located, you are within walking distance to Chevy Chase shops, restaurants, and parks. This spacious, two story home on a wooded lot boasts a formal dining room, living room, family room and half bath on first level. Updated Eat-in kitchen has stainless appliances, copious cabinet space, and breakfast bar. Upstairs you will find 2 nicely sized bedrooms sharing a central bath that has been updated with only the finest of finishes - marble tile floor and large walk-in shower, large vanity with marble top and modern fixtures. The master suite boasts volumes of natural light, fireplace, and updated bathroom with soaking tub, walk-in shower, and oversized vanity with marble top and modern fixtures. Enjoy outdoor living on large porch and stone patio. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$371Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Carolyn Wheeler• Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Maria Gnas• Keller Williams Bluegrass Realty
English cottage loaded with character, upgraded bathrooms, kitchen, huge landscaped yard. Three fireplaces, hardwood floors. Present owners completed many upgrades: Epiphany Foam Insulation in Attic and Basement - 2010 New Roof - 2009 New Cedar Shake Shingles - 2009 New Gutters with Leaf Guards - 2009 Exterior Paint - 2009 New Chimney (Exterior) - 2008 Interior Paint 2007 Home in move-in condition. Sold As Is, Inspections welcome. Full Unfinished basement.
ImagineMLS #414302
Jul 8, 2005
Sold
$400,000
$167/sq ft
Jun 22, 2005
Listing Removed
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Sep 28, 2004
Listed
$425,000
$177/sq ft
+6
Fabulous English Arts and Crafts design. Charming warm, quaint. A rare find in Ashland Park. Filled with natural light throughout, 9' ceilings, hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, cozy porch. This is a true gem. It will steal your heart. Call today.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2015
$5,011 (+1.8%)
2014
$4,924
Tax history for 312 Desha Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2015
$5,011 (+1.8%)
2014
$4,924
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,444
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fayette County
APN
12921000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
R-2
H1
Mixed Low Density Residential Zone
The intent of this zone is to provide for a mix of low density residential development and supporting uses. This zone should be located in areas of the community where services and facilities are/will be adequate to serve the anticipated population. This zone should be established in accordance with the Goals, Objectives, Policies, and Development Criteria of the Comprehensive Plan. This zone may be used for zero-lot-line houses, patio houses, and other compact housing types.
Zone overlays
Historic District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Office
Park & open space
Dec 16, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Nov 21, 2016 • Final
Fence - retaining wall
Grading
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
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street, Garage Faces Rear
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (1/2): 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range
Flooring: Hardwood, Marble
Window Features: Window Treatments
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup