Hot Homes: Be the neighbor of this iconic basketball coach

We think this home is a slam dunk.

The outside of a new home being sold in Ashland Park.

We’re going to suggest that the Cardinals fans scroll by this one. | Photo courtesy of Bluegrass Sotheby’s International Realty

How would you feel if we said you could be Coach Cal’s neighbor? Do you have a cool $1.7 million to spend? Keep reading.

As you head into downtown via Richmond Road, you’ll surely notice trees cascading over the streets of the Ashland neighborhood. For those who have always dreamed of residing in this iconic part of town and have one of our most famous residents as your neighbor, now is your chance.

Situated at 1656 Richmond Rd., this 6,670-sqft home pairs the warmth of 1950s interior design with elegance. It features three separate floors, five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a fireplace, and a pool in its courtyard-like private backyard.

Some other eye-catching amenities include —

  • A kitchen + dining room perfect for the family
  • Marble floors + walk-in closets
  • A recreation room
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