Delong Place, Estate of the Day

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed)
Feb 27th 2011 at 1:01PM

Today's home is the largest mansion for sale in Lexington, Kentucky. This massive property was inspired by a 17th century English country home. It sits on 11 acres with award-winning formal gardens and bronze statuary (some perched in odd places including two scampering up the home's gate). The five-bedroom home has over 24,000 square feet of space. The listing pictures give just a hint of the grand scale of this place. There are massive fireplaces, large staircases, a dining room with a table so long it requires two chandeliers and a wood-paneled library. This home is listed at $6.5 million.

Gallery: Delong Place

Tags: estate of the day, kentucky, lexington

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Spectacular Bid Feb 27th 2011 2:56PM

It's been on the market for almost a year with an assessed value of $6M in Fayette Co. KY. With just 11 acres it has no ability to double as an equestrian property nor is located near horse properties either. It is a well done modern day interpretation of an English estate that the owners saw a few times a fairly. However most premium end sold Lexington-area mansion are historical in age and on far more land. I can see why this one will sit for a while more.

In 2010 while I was at Keeneland for the Spring Meet there were a few brochures for the property (then called "Bloomfield Manor") sprinkled around at Griffin Gate Resort. It's an interesting property thats a bit over the top. What stuck me as odd - and appears to be toned down now - is all the child themed bronzes and statues. The iron entry gates has/had figurines climbing it as if they're peering in.

The owner (and builder) moved in on Derby Day in May 2000 and sold his emergency response equipment supply company in the 1990s. They live half of the year in Naples FL and will remain in the Lexington KY area after selling this. Per published reports at the time the owner isn't motivated to sell and the price a yer later hasn't moved.

JLS Feb 27th 2011 4:19PM

Lexington is incredibly beautiful and peaceful. Don't care for the outside of this home-it reminds me of a mausoleum. Inside is grand scale and gorgeous. I see the decor as European Luxury which is always preferential in traditional grand scale homes. No expense was spared here and I feel it's a buy at this level.

I am relieved it doesn't have stables etc. Many who would typically look at this property may not have that interest.