Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Idle Hour, Lexington

Idle Hour in Lexington is a vibrant neighborhood known for its 1950s ranch-style and Cape Cod homes, many featuring brick exteriors and well-maintained yards. The neighborhood's homes range from smaller homes to larger properties with upscale features like backyard pools and golf course views, and there are also luxury colonial-style townhouses. The community is active, with a neighborhood alliance organizing events and volunteer efforts like the Yard of the Month and Landscape Ninjas. Idle Hour Park and the Lexington Senior Center contribute to the area's social scene. Proximity to Richmond Road and New Circle Road provides easy access to shopping, dining and Downtown Lexington, which is about 3 miles away. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including Breckinridge Elementary School, Morton Middle School and Henry Clay High School. The neighborhood shares its name with the private Idle Hour Country Club, which offers golf course and tennis courts. Residents enjoy other recreational options, such as Idle Hour Park, with pickleball courts and a fitness track. Local shopping centers along Richmond Road offer conveniences like a nail salon, a chiropractor’s office and O’Neill’s, an Irish bar, while national retailers and chain restaurants are found along New Circle Road.