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A Christmas Day walk along Louisville's Main St

As Louisville grew from just a stop along the Ohio River to portage around the falls, to one of the largest western cities in the new United States, it developed its street system, much of which remains the same today as it was 200 years ago.  As in most cities, Louisville’s retail, wholesale and socializing street in the central business district was named “Main St.” and this was where the majority of the businesses involved in this trade were located.

Looking west along LouisvilleWe are fortunate in Louisville to have many of these 19th century buildings along Main St. still intact as opposed to the parking lots and wastelands created along many other streets in the name of “Urban Renewal”. When walking down Main...

Home for Sale 7414 cedar Bluff Ct Prospect KY 40059

7414 Cedar Bluff Ct Prospect KY 40059$75,000 Price Reduction- Seller wants contract before the end of the year! You've just found the best deal in Estates of Hunting Creek. This 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home, is situated on 1 acre. This gorgeous, sloping, private walk-out lot backs up to woods and a creek. Upon entering this home, you'll find a two story foyer with wood floors, leading you to great room with fireplace, stained wood-working, and custom built-in cabinetry. The cook of your family will love having plenty of cabinet and counter space with Whirlpool double ovens. The living room boasts trey ceilings and a Palladian window, providing an abundance of...

Home for Sale 6201 Burnham Pl Prospect KY 40059

6201 Burnham Pl Prospect KY 40059 MLS #1286577Back on Market as of 11/10/2011 -- and reduced $55,000 for quick sale! Short Sale, but a signature home with superb amenities, lots of space, cul-de-sac lot and a view of Hays-Kennedy park! This superb Prospect Home for Sale has a grand curb appeal which is only enhanced when you step into the two-story foyer with inlaid hardwoods, followed by the two-story great room with 18-foot ceilings, extensive windows, built-ins for electronics and your book collection, see–through fireplace, access to spacious deck and incredible natural light. The formal library and dining room adjoin the foyer as well,...

Home for Sale 2633 Gardiner Ln Louisville KY 40205

2633 Gardiner Ln Louisville, KY 40205Fantastic Highlands Real Estate opportunity. Beautiful four bedroom Cape Cod with hardwood floors throughout. Enter large living room with lots of light through picture window. Living room gives way to dining area and flows into large eat-in-kitchen with newer GE appliances. Laundry room off kitchen. First floor also features spacious Master Bedroom and an additional bedroom as well as full bath with ceramic tile floor. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a half bath. Replacement windows throughout (Pella windows on 2nd floor as well...

Home for Sale 1882 Douglass Blvd Louisville KY 40205

1882 Douglas Blvd Louisville KY 40205Great Louisville Highlands Real Estate Location! Enter into a large living room showcasing hardwood floors, fireplace with brick surround and built-in bookcases. A lovely sun-room/sitting room is located off of the living room as well. The formal dining room is large with crown molding and has direct access to the kitchen. The kitchen is adequate and has an extra large 4x7 pantry/storage closet. A full bath and laundry complete the first floor. The second floor houses 3 nice sized bedrooms, a full bath, den, and sitting room/sun room! Hardwood floors are featured in each bedroom as well as the nice sized landing. The third floor contains an...

Home for Sale 1613 Speed Ave Louisville KY 40205

This charming Louisville Highlands1613 SPEED AVE LOUISVILLE, KY  40205 home has great character with hardwood floors and big windows, and also is fantastically updated with a true master bedroom upstairs and 2 other full baths too! You'll love the large deck which is perfect for hanging out with friends. The fenced backyard and the two car garage are hard to find in this part of the Highlands. A great floorplan, classic decor, and 4 bedrooms are just a few of the great qualities that makes this home a real find! Check out the large eat-in kitchen, and a nice large living room. Storage is plentiful too as there are 7 closets! Super close to Bellarmine University.

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Home for Sale 1922 Wrocklage Ave Louisville, KY 40205

1922 Wrocklage Ave Louisville, KY 40205Totally updated cape cod in the heart of the Louisville Highlands. Enjoy the charm and features of an older Louisville Highlands Home with new amenities included in this stunning renovation. As you enter, a large family room greets you equipped with built in book cases, fireplace and hardwood floors. You'll love having a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, travertine tile floors, granite tops, designer tile glass back splash, high end stainless steel appliances and wine refrigerator. Nicely sized two bedrooms on the first floor with a rain shower, claw foot tub and travertine tile flooring. Upstairs you will find a large master suite with a vaulted family room with skylights. Need an office? The master suite includes a bonus room perfect for an...

Home for Sale 1203 Everett Ave Louisville, KY 40204

1203 Everett Ave Louisville, KY 40204Sophisticated Living surrounds you as you enter the front door of 1203 Everett Avenue Louisville, KY 40204 Located in the heart of The Louisville Highlands, this home has it all and then some!! Beautiful hardwood floors and raised ceilings decorate the rich character and architecture of this Cherokee Triangle Century Marker home. Great room with fireplace opens to the formal dining room where holiday memories will last a lifetime. Renovated kitchen with Thomasville custom cabinets maximize the chefs kitchen and will surprise you with the ample storage and mobile shelving. The kitchen also boasts top of the line appliances, raised breakfast bar and granite counter tops....

Home for Sale 2331 Alta Ave Louisville, KY 40205

2331 Alta Ave Louisville, KY 40205An OUTSTANDING piece of Highlands real estate, 2331 Alta Ave. Louisville, KY 40205 is situated in one of the PREMIER LOCATIONS in all of the Louisville Area--only STEPS from our famed Cherokee Park. Do you need some quality time in Tuscany? Look no further than your backyard. You'll feel like you stepped into Italy once you open the back gate. A MEDITERRANEAN GARDEN and a lovely OUTDOOR DINING AREA will soothe your soul and make you forget you are in an urban area. This DOUBLE LOT allows you room to grow and expand your indoor or outdoor living space. The GARAGE/CARRIAGE HOUSE with a FINISHED LOFT is perfect for a private office...

Home for Sale 3020 Long Creek Way Louisville KY 40245

Looking for the most exclusive setting in all of Lake Forest? You've found it with this custom built home situated at 3020 Long Creek Way Louisville, KY3020 Long Creek Way Louisville, KY 40245 in The Enclave of Lake Forest. Enjoy the peace and quiet, with each home site sitting on at least one acre and surrounded by woods, Floyd Fork, and protected against future development. Prepare to be wowed as you walk through the two large arched ornate steel doors that lead you into the massive two story foyer with wide plank hardwood and inlaid walnut trim. Host your dinner parties in the large elegant dining room with wainscoting, French doors, trey ceilings,...