Bellefonte offers country club amenities outside Ashland
Incorporated in 1951, Bellefonte is the youngest town in eastern Kentucky. However, its mature oaks and Colonial Revival homes from the 1920s show some deeper roots. At its core, Bellefonte is a country club community, built around Bellefonte Country Club, which was established in 1921. Between the club's private recreation and the community's large homes on spacious wooded lots, it's easy to see why Bellefonte is considered to be the top tier of residential options in the tristate region. "Bellefonte is probably the most desirable place we have in the Ashland area," says Alison Christie, an agent with Ross Real Estate who was born and raised in the area and has been selling homes here for almost 25 years.
Mature oaks shade Bellefonte's spacious suburban streets
Bellefonte is a slice of Kentucky countryside in Kyova, the tristate region of Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. "It's an idyllic suburban setting with lots of big trees along the streets," Christie says. "You'll see lots of people walking around the community with their family and their dogs." Homes have ample privacy on roomy, sloping lots in the hilly landscape. Colonial Revivals range from $300,000 to $550,000, with larger updated homes on the higher end. On the smaller side of the spectrum, 1970s ranch-style homes can go for $150,000 to $300,000. Home prices are highest in Old Bellefonte, at the northeast corner of Bellefonte Country Club, where large 1920s Colonial Revivals, Tudor-inspired homes and 21st-century New Traditional mansions range from $580,000 to $925,000.
Private golf and pickleball at Bellefonte Country Club
The private Bellefonte Country Club serves as the community's social and recreational hub. Along with tennis, pickleball and a pool, its 18-hole golf course is considered one of the best in eastern Kentucky. The clubhouse features a dining room serving brunch, lunch and dinner, plus a banquet room where members host weddings, birthdays and other events. Central Park, less than 4 miles southeast in Ashland, has a playground, lawns, walking paths and ball fields sheltered by shady oaks.
The top school district in the Huntington area
Students in Bellefonte are served by Russell Independent Schools, which receive an overall A-minus from Niche. According to Niche, it's one of the top ten districts in Kentucky and the No. 1 district in Huntington, West Virginia. In 2025, the Russell High School academic team won the Governor's Cup, Kentucky's statewide academic tournament.
Groceries at the Russell Centre and retail in Ashland
The Russell Centre is the closest shopping plaza, featuring a Kroger, Lowe's and Hobby Lobby, plus casual chain eateries and local spots like Pour House Coffee. There's also an ALDI on Route 23 just down the road. Ashland Town Center has more retail about 4 miles away, while denser downtown Ashland has a selection of local restaurants and shops.
Major medical centers in Bellefonte and Ashland
Coal mining and shipping along the Ohio River are traditional industries in this area of Appalachia. However, medical centers in Bellefonte and Ashland diversify local employment opportunities. Bellefonte Hospital and Recovery Center is on the north side of the community. It specializes in psychiatric care, along with treatment of serious medical issues. The University of Kentucky's King's Daughters Medical Center is a major medical center in downtown Ashland, just under 4 miles southeast. King's Daughters is an all-encompassing plaza of treatment centers that serve a broad range of patients.
Drive or take Amtrak's Cardinal train to Huntington and Charleston
Amtrak's Cardinal route stops in nearby Ashland, 4 miles away, on its journey between New York and Chicago. From the train station, it's a 30-minute ride to Huntington and a 2-hour trip to Charleston. By car, Huntington is 20 miles, Charleston is 70. West Virginia International Yeager Airport, in Charleston, is the closest major airport.
