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Spectacular historic renovation of a landmark home in the Lexington Historic District, including most of the antique, exquisite furnishings. The renovations in excess of $300K have kept the charm of the era yet all the convenience of luxury. Set on a 2.5+ acre hilltop (highest in Lexington) between West Church and Highway 78. Home is a destination that must be seen and only 20 min to campus Sellers had Bonafide Construction renovate home literally from top to bottom. The kitchen, family room, baths, all have the Southern Living touch while maintaining historical integrity. All new infrastructure includes plumbing and electrical throughout as well as new roof and mechanical systems. All heart pine and oak floors have been refinished and kitchen was stripped to the studs, expanded, and re-constructed. Porches were rebuilt and pickets were added. Bathrooms taken to studs & reconstructed. Vanities of marble quarried from same quarry as marble for Michaelangelo's David! Polished Nickel fixtures. 10 Fireplaces all have been restored/reconstructed. Master FP has “coal” with gas line operated by remote. Dining Room fireplace is gas coal too. Original light fixtures in dining room and formal living room. Huge pocket doors throughout. Gracious center hall has amazing hearth FP and very welcoming and a place to entertain. Newly constructed side screen porch is an incredibly inviting and comfortable outdoor living room (also part of front wraparound porch). The kitchen is a cooks delight with high-end appliances which also functions as a gathering place and overlooks into the keeping room. Upstairs is another center hall sitting area with three bedrooms and large bath. Large dormers add to the room sizes and bath has garden tub/separate shower along with two vanities and a walk-in closet with separate toilet room. Secret room is accessible in back of one of the closets. Walk in attic space with ample storage. New 3 Car Garage in carriage-house style has double dormers and is ready for an upstairs apartment expansion. Side porches, outbuildings, rolling grounds, rock walls, shade trees! There is just too much more to tell so please plan a visit and ready your clients for a personal tour with a cold glass of iced tea on the screened porch to finish.