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Frankfort,KY 40601
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active Under Contract
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,703 sqft
Price per Sqft $286
MLS Listing ID 1696595
Style Open Plan
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,236
Year Built 1910
Lot Size 10,018 Sqft
Acres 0.23
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source APEX MLS (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®)
Land Area 2236
Property Description
Kentucky's only Frank Lloyd Wright home, the Zeigler House, represents an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of architectural history. Designed by Wright in 1910 and meticulously restored in 1992, this Prairie-style residence is located within the historic river town of Frankfort just two blocks from the Governor's Mansion and Kentucky State Capitol. Classic Wright design elements are showcased throughout: ribbons of art glass windows, original cabinetry with art glass doors, cantilevered balconies, horizontal lines, and wide overhangs, as well as the central Roman brick fireplace with its distinctive illuminated cabinet - unique to this home. Nearly every room on the first and second floors opens directly to the outdoors, reflecting Wright's philosophy of blending nature with living spaces. The main level features a welcoming living room, dining room, butler's pantry, and kitchen, while a glass-enclosed porch offers serene views of a backyard inspired by Jens Jensen, a landscape architect and contemporary of Wright. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms including a primary suite with fireplace, sitting porch, bath, and a large private deck nestled in the tree canopy. The finished lower level adds a bath with Jacuzzi and walk-in shower, laundry, office/non-conforming bedroom, generous storage, and closet space. Perfectly situated just over an hour from Cincinnati and midway between Louisville and Lexington, Frankfort provides a gateway to the Bluegrass Region with spectacular horse farms, the picturesque grounds of Keeneland Race Course, the Kentucky Derby pageantry at Churchill Downs, national and international equestrian competitions at the Kentucky Horse Park, University of Kentucky events, outdoor adventure at the Red River Gorge, numerous first-rate venues for the performing and visual arts, the Bourbon Trail and much more. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and named a "Top 10 Kentucky Architectural Site", the Zeigler House has been lovingly maintained since its restoration and stands as a rare opportunity to own a landmark by America's most iconic architect.
Location
State KY
County Franklin
Direction From I-64, take Exit 53 toward Frankfort, follow US-127 South into downtown, then turn onto Shelby St. 509 is on the right.
Rooms
Basement Partially Finished
Interior
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony
Parking Features Detached,Entry Rear
Garage Spaces 1.0
Fence None
View Y/N No
Roof Type Flat,Shingle
Porch Patio,Porch
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Sidewalk
Story 2
Foundation Poured Concrete
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Open Plan
Structure Type Other,Stucco
Schools
School District Franklin