Keep this Historic Landmark as a small hobby horse farm, or transform it into a revenue opportunity by utilizing it's short term rental possibilities driven by the Horse Park's close proximity, without much cash infusion. Could also be a destination bed and breakfast, equine Airbnb, or small winery. The Basye House is the last Towering Italianate Villa Known remaining in rural Fayette County, likely built by by distinquished architect John McMurtry for T.D Basye. On the National Register of Historic Homes & The Bluegrass Trust this Circa-1870 beauty features 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, dining room, 2 main floor parlors, updated kitchen, laundry room, 6 fireplaces, and all the amenities for gracious living and entertaining - 4350 sq ft. It sits on a hill a picturesque view, on just over 5 acres with 8 stalls, and an all weather footing outdoor arena (see below notes) This farm is 0.9 miles to the Horse Park, minutes to the equine hospitals and interstate, and only 10 minutes to downtown Lexington.. Arena Footing was added to last year with all weather racetrack surface from Turfway Park in Northern KY. The previous year we had added a poly fiber footing. When we had purchased the property the arena was overgrown and had been used as a turnout paddock, upon further inspection we discovered that it had been set up as an arena with drain tiles, etc. and at present has excellent drainage.
RanchProperty Type
1850Year Built
5.68 acresLot Size
$133Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gene Williams• Lifstyl Real Estate
Listed by Preeti Gupta• Lifstyl Real Estate
Bought with NKAR Non-Member• NKAR Office - non member
*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
6
Baths
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.68 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,560
Year built
1850
Style
Vacant Land
County
Fayette County
APN
23326000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
A-R
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Feb 19, 2025 • Final
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.
Directions: Easiest way - I 75 to Exit 120 (KY Horse Park) turn towards Park go .7 miles to Berea Rd. Turn Right. 1 mile Berea Rd ends. Turn left on Georgetown Rd. .2 Mile. 1st house on right, On Georgetown Rd 1/4 mile from Red State BBQ.
Subdivision Name: Rural
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,560
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5.68 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Fayette County
APN: 23326000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Contingency: Contingent
Around this home
Schools
Russell Cave Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.4mi
3/10
Winburn Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
2/10
Bryan Station High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
3/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Lexington, KY • 40511
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
37
20
47
28
64
41
72
50
74
54
85
65
90
71
86
63
82
59
71
47
57
40
46
32
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.2 hours in
June and 3.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.2 hrs
3.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Work with an experienced agent and save on fees. 3 minutes to get started.
Get a free, detailed breakdown of how we calculated your estimate.