8897 Rockwell Road, Lexington, KY, 40509

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Address

8897 Rockwell Road, Lexington, KY

Listing Type

Active

Price

$ 5,500,000

Property Attributes

MLS#26011667
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountyFAYETTE
CityLexington
Area002 - Fayette County NE
NeighborhoodRural
Zip40509
StyleSingle Family Residence
Year Built1985
Price$ 5,500,000
Bedrooms7
Full Bathrooms6
Half Bathrooms0
Sqr Footage9769
Lot Size66.58 Acres

Data Source:

ImagineMLS

Property Description

Set on approximately 66 acres in Fayette County, Pelphrey Estate is a private luxury estate offering 9,769 square feet, 7 bedrooms, 6 full baths, extensive renovations, and exceptional versatility just minutes from Lexington. Originally inspired by West Coast Mediterranean architecture, the residence was designed with grand scale, soaring ceilings, detailed millwork, multiple fireplaces, and expansive views of the surrounding countryside. The layout offers a combination of formal and casual living spaces, private suites, office space, guest accommodations, and flexible living options throughout the home. The main level features a formal living room centered around a custom floor-to-ceiling fireplace constructed from coal with gas logs, an extensively renovated chef's kitchen, custom wet bar designed for entertaining, and a spacious den featuring a woodburning Buck Stove. The kitchen is truly the showpiece of the home where no detail was overlooked, featuring custom soft-close cabinetry, Calcutta Gold quartz countertops and full backsplash, oversized waterfall island, Wolf commercial range with double ovens, Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator, porcelain farmhouse sink, custom vent hood, premium fixtures, and designer finishes throughout. The main floor also includes two additional bedrooms and another renovated full bath. One of the home's two primary suites is located on the first floor and features a completely remodeled ensuite with double vanities, soaking tub, and custom tile walk-in shower. Upstairs, the show-stopping main primary suite offers an extraordinary amount of space with cedar-lined closets, vanity area, private sitting/flex space with fireplace, and a luxury ensuite featuring a soaking tub, 65-inch television, double vanities, quartz countertops, bidet toilet, and oversized custom tile walk-in shower with double shower heads. The upper level also includes two additional oversized bedrooms with renovated ensuite baths, another bedroom without an ensuite, laundry area, and a flex room ideal for office space or additional living area. Outdoor living spaces were extensively updated with a newly constructed fiberglass pool, stamped concrete entertaining areas, rebuilt stucco privacy walls, renovated pool house, landscaping improvements, upgraded drainage systems, and a custom gas fire pit overlooking the pool area. A 5-car garage offers four traditional garage bays, while the additional bay has been converted into a weight room. A convenient full bath located directly off the garage provides ideal access for pool guests. Additional improvements include five new heat pump systems, updated plumbing and electrical systems, new flooring throughout much of the home, fresh interior and exterior paint, custom iron entry doors, new lighting, insulation, and extensive mechanical updates. The property also includes a 5-stall barn, fenced acreage, a separate 3-bedroom, 2 full bath guest house with additional flex space, and 22 office spaces previously utilized for mortgage and title operations, creating unique opportunities for private estate living, business use, or multi-generational functionality. Formerly home to a 5/8-mile training track where successful racehorses trained, the farm carries a unique connection to Kentucky horse country. Pelphrey Estate offers a rare opportunity to own a renovated luxury estate with acreage, privacy, guest accommodations, extensive infrastructure, and exceptional flexibility in one of Fayette County's most desirable settings, conveniently located near the interstate, Hamburg conveniences, as well as Winchester.

Elementary School	Middle School	High School
Deep Springs Elementary School	Bryan Station Middle School	Bryan Station High School

Price History
5/26/2026	Listed $6,000,000
7/22/2026	9$5,500,000

General Features

Sewer	Septic Tank
Heating	Baseboard,Electric,Heat Pump,Zoned
Cooling	Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Electric,Exhaust Fan,Heat Pump,Zoned
Utilities	Cable Available,Phone Available,Propane Connected,Water Connected
Possession	Close Of Escrow,Negotiable,See Remarks
Roof	Tile
Appliances	Cooktop,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Gas Range,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator
Garage Spaces	4.0
Patio/Porch Features	Patio,Porch,Front Patio,Rear Patio,Side Patio,Front Porch
Pool Features	In Ground
Construction Materials	Stone,Stucco,Brick Veneer
Year Built	1985
View	Farm,Rural
Levels	Two
Property Subtype	Single Family Residence
Parcel Number	20421700
County	Fayette
New Construction	No
Property Type	Residential
HOA	No
Attached Garage	No
Subdivision Name	Rural
Garage Y/N	Yes
Other Structures	Barn(s),Guest House,Shed(s),Stable(s),Workshop,Other
Total Rooms	12
Full Baths	6
Status	Active
Directions	From Winchester,turn right onto W. Lexington Avenue,then make right onto Clintonville Road. Follow approximately 5.7-miles,make left onto Rockwell Road. Look for yard sign. Call listing agent with an
High School	Bryan Station
City	Lexington
High School District	Fayette County - 1
MLS Area	002 - Fayette County NE
Lot Size Units	Acres
Lot Size Square Feet	2900224.8
Carport Y/N	No
Elementary School	Deep Springs
Land Lease Y/N	No
Home Warranty Y/N	No
Middle/Junior High School	Bryan Station
MLS Area Minor	002 - Fayette County NE
Lease Considered Y/N	No
Rent Control Y/N	No
Structure Type	House
Standard Status	Active
MobileHomeRemainsYN	No
Senior Community	None
Sewer_co_Septic_sp_Tank	True
Utilities_co_Cable_sp_Available	True

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	Breakfast Bar,Ceiling Fan(s),Central Vacuum,Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,In-Law Floorplan,Primary Downstairs,Walk-In Closet(s),Wet Bar
Basement	Crawl Space
Flooring	Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Laminate,Tile
Total Fireplaces	3
Fireplace Features	Gas Log,Living Room,Primary Bedroom,Propane,Wood Burning
Basement (Y/N)	No
Air Conditioning Y/N	Yes
Heating Y/N	Yes
Window Features	Insulated Windows
Fireplace Y/N	Yes
Above Grade Finished Area	9769.0
Laundry Features	Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Total Bedrooms	7
Below Grade Finished Area	0.0
LivingAreaSource	Appraiser
Total Baths	6
Heating-Baseboard	True
Heating-Heat Pump	True

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities	Fire Pit
Fencing	Privacy,Other
Parking Features	Attached Garage,Driveway,Garage Faces Side
Lot Features	Landscaped
Water Source	Public
Lot Size Area	66.58
Foundation Details	Block,Concrete Perimeter
Building Area Total	9769.0
Lot Size Acres	66.58
Lot Size Source	Public Records
Waterfront Y/N	No
Door Features	Storm Door(s)
Crops Included Y/N	No
Horse Y/N	Yes
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N	No