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🏡 Living in limestone

Limestone living on Cooper Drive
Several photos showing the inside and outside of the Cooper Drive house.
Imagine living out your Hansel and Gretel dreams...sans cannibal witch. | Photo courtesy of Pending Media Real Estate Photography
When you stumble upon the home at 815 Cooper Dr., you may be wondering whether it was plucked straight from a fairy tale. With a street lamp and stone pathway welcoming you to the front door, this is one charming house — fairy godmothers not included.

For the first time in 20+ years, the limestone-constructed home is back on the market, giving you the chance to write your own lovely story. So let’s take a peek at the details, shall we?
  • Listed for $629,000
  • 3 bedrooms + 2.5 bathrooms
  • 2,916 sqft
  • A deck with garage underneath
  • Fireplaces
  • Built-in bookshelves
  • Breakfast nook
  • Blue Grass Trust designation
A kitchen with a stove, oven, dishwasher, cabinets, and drawers.

This space adds a little modern touch to the charismatic cobblestone home. | Photo courtesy of Pending Media Real Estate Photography

Upon walking through the arch-shaped awning adorned with the Bluegrass Trust bronze sign, you’ll be greeted with a welcoming foyer that leads to spacious living area complete with ample natural lighting and a fireplace. Around the corner, you’ll find a home office that keeps the whimsy going with brick flooring and built-in bookshelf.

Also on the first floor, you’ll find a cozy a kitchen, featuring wooden countertops and ornate, chrome backsplash that offers a touch of modernism.

Upstairs, you’ll be greeted with three bedrooms + two-and-half bathrooms. On the bottom floor, there’s an unfinished basement that can be transformed into whatever your heart desires, plus additional space for a potential bedroom or office.

Out back, a deck and private yard give you the chance to bring some eccentricity to the outdoors — which is also conveniently located just one mile from the Chevy Chase Kroger if you need to do your plant shopping. A fairy garden, anyone?
Asked

What percentage of surface rocks in Kentucky are limestones?
A. 30%
B. 40%
C. 50%
D. 60%
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Events
Friday, Sept. 6
  • Burl County Fair | Friday, Sept. 6-Saturday, Sept. 7 | Times vary | The Burl | $30+ | Head to the Distillery District for big talent artists + small town fair vibes with classic themed games, rides, and food.
  • Kentucky vs. Penn State Volleyball | Friday, Sept. 6 | 7 p.m. | Memorial Coliseum | $12-$55 | Come see the new and improved Memorial Coliseum + root on the Wildcats as they host the Kentucky first invitational.
Saturday, Sept. 7
  • Cuban Masters: Xiomara Laugart & Axel Tosca | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 7 p.m. | Mitchell Fine Arts Center | $25-$30 | The GreenRoom Exchange presents these Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban jazz artists bringing the sounds of their home to Lexington.
  • Letters of Acceptance + Movie Jail | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 9 p.m. | The Green Lantern | $10 | Spend an evening rockin’ out with these local bands.
Sunday, Sept. 8
  • Sidewalk Sale | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 12-5 p.m. | Subject Matter | Free, price of purchase | Shop through deals at this vintage collective’s sale featuring new inventory + discounted clothes, home decor, furniture, and more.
  • India Day | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 4:30-8:30 p.m. | Moondance Amphitheater | Free | Explore Indian culture at this family-friendly event featuring food, dance performances, henna art, and more.
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News Notes
Opening
  • We have some really cool brews. Tapster, the self-pour tasting room, is opening a location in The Square, across from Triangle Park. The space will offer bourbon, craft beer, wine, and cocktails, as well as host social events like trivia and karaoke. An opening date is TBA.
Civic
  • This week, the Lexington Urban County Council General Government advanced new regulations around digital billboards. According to the proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment, digital billboards will only be allowed in certain business zones, must change every eight seconds, and cannot be within 2,500 ft of another digital billboard. (Civic Lex)
Biz
  • Belle’s Cocktail House has been sold. Over the last 11 years, the bar was owned by Justin Thompson + Larry Redmon. According to a press release, the bar has been handed over to current General Manager Jason Curtsinger, who is part of the ownership group that will oversee daily operations.
Festival
  • The annual Roots & Heritage Festival returns to town today, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 8. Head to the intersection of Third Street and Elm Tree Lane all weekend for family-friendly fun, including an African American Marketplace, the heritage parade, two stages with live entertainment, kids activities, and more.
List
  • American Libraries Magazine recognized one of our branches for its state-of-the-art design. The Marksbury Family Branch was recognized for its outdoor space, the fluid transition between its exterior + interior, and the multi-functional first floor featuring an atrium, meeting rooms, and makerspaces.
Concert
  • Itchin’ to have a little fun? Blake Shelton is making a stop at Rupp Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27 for the “Friends & Heroes” tour, which will feature other iconic country artists like Deana Carter and Trace Adkins. General tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m.
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Seasonal
  • Imagine the crunch of crisp autumn leaves underfoot, the cries of geese flying south, the crackle of a bonfire. What if you couldn’t hear the sounds of fall clearly? This revolutionary hearing device makes sure that you can. (Test it out for 45 days with zero risk.)*
 
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