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Makin’ our way downtown

Hot Homes: Historic downtown condo for under $300,000
The facade of Wellington Arms, a historic brick and stone building in a downtown.
Wellington Arms is conveniently located between downtown + the Woodland and Chevy Chase neighborhoods. | Photo by Tracy Beall
Chances are you’ve driven past Wellington Arms dozens of times, or maybe you’ve been stuck at the dreaded double light right outside. Now, you can take a peek inside the historic downtown building with a $214,900 condo on the market.

Say hello to the cozy, yet luxurious condo at 508 E. Main St., Unit 5. Before we dive into the desirable aspects of this rare listing, here’s the need-to-know specs:
  • 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
  • 674 sqft (we did say cozy)
  • Garden level unit, covered parking spot, and on-site laundry
  • Within walking distance to downtown, Woodland Park, and the Chevy Chase neighborhood
A living room with coffee table, hardwood floors, oriental rug, white walls, and antique furniture.

The hardwood floors + white walls create the perfect blank canvas for your style. | Photo by Tracy Beall

Upon entry to the condo, you’re met with a convenient foyer with easy access to the living room and spacious bedroom suite. The open-concept living room boasts two large windows for natural light, a closet or pantry, and a galley-style kitchen that is connected via an open doorway + pass through.

The kitchen’s white cabinets + granite counter tops create a light and bright space. The spacious bedroom features an en-suite full bathroom and walk-in closet.

A private courtyard with brick patio, patio furniture, trees, shrubs, and potted plants.

Can’t you just imagine sipping your morning coffee in this cozy courtyard? | Photo by Tracy Beall

The building itself

Built in 1932, Wellington Arms is one of Lexington’s first premier luxury apartment buildings designed by one of our state’s first licensed architects, Obadiah Bass. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building was later converted to condos in the early 2000s.

The recognizable English Tudor-style facade houses a stunning, wood-paneled entryway, as well as a fitness and community room on the lower level. Step out back, and you’ll be treated to a luscious private courtyard with ample seating for entertaining or relaxing among the carefully-planted trees and greenspace. So sweet, you may even forget you’re in downtown for a moment.
Asked

What is your favorite feature of this condo?
A. The price
B. The location
C. The courtyard
D. The history
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Events
Wednesday, July 31
  • Read Between the Vines | Wednesday, July 31 | 6-8 p.m. | Ghost Fox Winery, 2385 Chrisman Mill Rd., Nicholasville | Free, price of purchase | Cozy up for some midweek me-time with local wine, snacks, silent reading, and a social hour.
  • The Manchester Cinema Series | Wednesday, July 31 | 8 p.m. | The Manchester, 941 Manchester St., Lexington | Free, price of purchase | Grab a cocktail and a seat in the Granddam courtyard for a showing of the 1980s sports comedy, “Major League.”
Thursday, Aug. 1
  • Nature in Your Neighborhood | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Charles Young Park, 215 Midland Ave., Lexington | Free | Create + take home a miniature version of your local park with recycled and natural materials.
Friday, Aug. 2
  • Summer Nights in Suburbia | Friday, Aug. 2 | 7-9 p.m. | Moondance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St., Lexington | Free, price of purchase | Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic setup for a fun night with live music from The Minks — food trucks will also be available on site.
Saturday, Aug. 3
  • Sunflower & Zinnia Festival | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Evans Orchard, 1795 Newtown Pike, Georgetown | $0-$12 | Families and well-behaved dogs are invited to enjoy food + drink trucks, a vendor market, and a photo opp in celebration of the beautiful blooms — u-cut flowers available for additional purchase.
  • GPL International Gay Polo Tournament | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 12 p.m. | Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy., Lexington | $43.69+ | Inspire and empower those in the LGBTQ+ community at this fun fundraising polo match including tailgates, the champagne divot stomp, trophy presentations + more.
Events calendar here
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Travel

Travel and Outdoors

Experience one of the top global tennis tournaments of the year
Presented by a LEXtoday sponsor
A tennis player interacting with fans and giving autographs at the Cincinnati Open.
Here’s your chance to cheer on the same players who compete at Wimbledon, the Olympics, and the US Open. | Photo by Jared Wickerham
It’s game time, LEX. From Aug. 11-19, the Cincinnati Open is serving up tennis excellence and fun for everyone.

Plan a quick getaway (just a ~2 hour drive away from Lexington) to spend a few days watching the world’s greatest tennis players on-court while enjoying live music, food and drinks, shopping, and more in the upgraded venue.

Get early access to the action at the new Community Day, headlined by a special Center Court exhibition featuring tennis legends Andre Agassi and John Isner against Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish. Community Day also features special opportunities, like:
  • Player access: The Cincinnati Open’s stars will be on court all day for practice sessions, autographs, player pop-ups + more.
  • Yoga at Fan Zone: Local fitness studio Body Alive will lead a yoga class in the Fan Zone, followed by light bites and refreshments.
  • Taste the Tournament at Top Deck: Attendees can stroll through the Top Deck, including the new Oasis courtyard, while sampling food and drink.
  • And more
Plus, all proceeds from Community Day tickets benefit Cincinnati Children’s.
Plan your visit + snag tickets
News Notes
Open
  • Poppy’s Flower Bar will host a soft opening today. Located at 210 Old Mount Tabor Rd., Unit A, behind the Speedway on Tates Creek Road, the shop will open in phases, eventually featuring a cocktail bar + locally-sourced gifts. Tomorrow you can browse the flower bar and make your own bouquet.
Coming Soon
  • Ilias Pappas, the chef and owner of Athenian Grill, is opening a new up-scale Mediterranean restaurant in the former Saul Good at 3801 Mall Rd., Ste. 120. Santorini will feature traditional Greek dishes including lambshank stew with orzo + a sea bass with mashed potatoes. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Community
  • Head to Coolavin Park (550 W. Sixth St.) this Saturday, Aug. 3 from 12 to 8 p.m. for Smithtown Day 2024. Celebrating the historic Smithtown neighborhood, there will be family-friendly activities + games, community-focused vendors, food, tours of FoodChain’s future grocery space, and more.
Drink
  • Cheers to 11 years of Blue Stallion. Head to the local brewery this Saturday, Aug. 3 to celebrate at it’s “Brewlympics.” In addition to Olympic-style games — think: stein holding + keg toss — enjoy a grill menu Yearling Kitchen, special can releases, and sweets from The Cotton Candy Cart.
Lexingtonian
  • Chef Ouita Michel will be heading to Bahrain next month to lead hands-on classes through an international exchange with the US Culinary Corps. From Friday, Aug. 9 to Saturday, Aug. 17, Michel will host interactive sessions exploring US cuisine, sourcing local ingredients, and cooking classic recipes.
Pets
  • You and your four-legged family members are invited to the city’s pup pool party. Lexington Humane Society’s Doggie Paddle returns Saturday, Aug. 17 to the Southland Pool. There are three sessions available for your dog to swim, and humans can enjoy vendors like Wise Bird Cider + Kona Ice.
Shop
  • Meet your new shopping BFF. ShopUp is a free, AI-powered app that shares discounts + deals from your favorite local shops, restaurants, groceries, and more. Bonus: It can even help you earn extra credit card rewards with personalized recs. Download Apple or Android.*
Watch
  • You might be wondering what bourbon and financial planning actually have in common. Quite a bit, according to Kevin Avent, Managing Director of Wealth Management for American Trust Wealth. Avent draws parallels between bourbon and achieving success when it comes to managing wealth in this quick video.*†
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Active

Let’s get physical — and social

Meet Social Cycling Lexington
A man rides a bike on Vine Street.
Biking can be better with friends. | Photo by LFUCG
While curating our events list featured above, we stumbled across one that piqued our interest: the First Friday Social Ride.

Coming to us from Social Cycling Lexington, the same group that hosts Coffee Outside, the family-friendly evening bike ride is open to all levels. The group aims to improve local bike culture by organizing + sharing events in the area. Cyclists are invited to meet at Gratz Park at 6:30 p.m. on the first Friday of the month (hence the name) for a casually-paced ride through downtown.

According to the Facebook event, the ride will be around five to eight miles, ending at a nearby brewery. Interested cyclists and biking enthusiasts are encouraged to join.
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