HUGE PRICE REDUCTION - RARE OPPORTUNITY!!! Just minutes from I-71, 30 minutes from downtown Louisville and only 10 minutes from LaGrange with grocery stores, shops, and restaurants. This custom built home was constructed by Esposito Construction. Sharing a property line with 136-acre Lake Jericho, this 3,197 sq. ft. home is strategically placed on 8.95 acres with a pond, where there is always the view of spectacular sunsets and rolling pastures. 3 bedrooms 2.5 bath home features an open floor plan with a great room opening to a large, vaulted ceiling with a massive stone fireplace accenting a wall of windows. Sliding glass doors open to the wrap-around deck. The large kitchen is a chef's dream, with granite countertops adorning a huge Island perfect for cooking and entertaining A multi-functional mudroom/laundry room also features built-in cabinets and sink that doubles as a staging area for the kitchen with an extra two ovens for those big family events or parties. The first floor has two bedrooms, 1 full bath and one half bath with plenty of space to create a first floor primary suite (owners have designed a second primary suite in existing space for visuals). On the sunny south side of the house there is a front to back sunroom, windows on all sides for sunset/pasture views, bird watching and occasional family of turkeys. The ground floor walk-out basement opens to spectacular sunset views and has its own large stone hearth fireplace. This versatile space is perfect for a family room or rec room. The second floor Primary Suite has a private deck for sunrise views and coffee. It overlooks the great room and features a walk-in closet and large bathroom. A library wall gives way to a sitting space/TV area for relaxing evenings.
There is plenty of deck wrapping around this home and space that is a landscaper's dream. With a Large Yard the possibilities are endless. A Separate 65 X 30 Multipurpose Garage, Shop, Storage area with finished space for a party room or workout room. Another 24 X 12 building located behind the house at the end of an existing garden would make the perfect space for a guest/pool house or maybe a fun shed with your own sports bar as it already has running water and rough-in plumbing.
Whether you want to keep its natural siding or make it stand out in a new farmhouse chic style, this house has always been a showstopper. If you are looking for an investment property with some road frontage for renovation or wanting to remodel a home and make it your own this is your chance to have a little bit of paradise just outside of the city. Don't miss the opportunity to invest in this rare piece of real estate! Priced to sell, positioned location for a growing housing market and future return on investment or just the place you want to call home. REMODEL- RENOVATE - REFURBISH! Make your move now starting with an appointment today!
Sold for $447,500 on 11/29/22
$447,500
759 Bates Ln, Smithfield, KY 40068
3beds
3,197sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
8.95 Acres Lot
$516,400 Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$2,409 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 05, 2025 at 08:21am
Listed by:
Joe L Beck 502-419-5945,
Beck Realty Group
Bought with:
Rachel Guenot, 273995
Keller Williams Louisville East
Source: GLARMLS,MLS#: 1622344

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Loft with 2 closets
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Description: Remodeled
- Level: First
Half bathroom
- Level: First
Dining area
- Level: First
Dining room
- Description: Very Large
- Level: First
Great room
- Description: Vaulted
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Granite Island
- Level: First
Laundry
- Description: Mudroom with Dbl Ovens and cabinets
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Sunroom - Huge with 2 decks
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Walkout Part Fin
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,197
- Total interior livable area: 3,197 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,197
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 8.95 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot, Pond on Lot, See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 00700000601.01
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Smithfield
- Subdivision: None
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Services availability

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