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Quiet streets and country views
Horse owners and outdoor seekers alike can find their new home base in Keene, Kentucky. Just southwest of Lexington’s suburbs, Keene is comprised of large properties, farms and a few locally owned shops and restaurants. The area draws in those looking for a quiet atmosphere without being too far from the amenities and activity of Lexington. Founded in the late 1700s, this community was once a popular resort town, where visitors would come to access the springs and stay in the Keene Springs Hotel, which is now in the National Register of Historic Places. While Keene no longer serves as a vacation destination, residents still enjoy its retreat-like atmosphere and countryside views.
Equine-approved properties
Most homes here sit on multi-acre lots, and horses and cattle are a common sight. Stables and equestrian facilities are dotted throughout town, including Miramonte Equine, which provides boarding, horse training services and riding lessons. In the north end of Keene, homebuyers will find large, 21st century modern traditional-style homes featuring 1-acre lots and over 4,000 square feet. Lot sizes increase, along with price tags, as folks head south, with a five-bedroom brick Colonial Revival with 6,000 square feet and five acres listed for $1.7 million. On the lower end of the market, 2,000-square-foot ranch-style homes on quarter-acre lots can sell for less than $350,000.
Larger homes in Keene-Dixon Town often have well-kept landscaping and decor.
Homebuyers will find plenty of space when looking for a home in Keene-Dixon Town.
Many homeowners have enough space to keep horses on their property.
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Jessamine County Public Schools
Jessamine County Public Schools is a highly rated district serving Keene learners, with each school in the pipeline earning an overall Niche grade of B-plus or higher. Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School is the second-best public elementary school in Jessamine County, according to Niche. West Jessamine Middle School serves 900 learners and provides its students with over 50 clubs to consider. A mile west on Wilmore Road is West Jessamine High School. With an A-minus overall grade, the high school offers over 90 dual enrollment courses and has a 97-percent graduation rate.
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School is located on Wilmore Road in Nicholasville, Kentucky.
West Jessamine Middle School is located on Wilmore Road in Nicholasville, Kentucky.
West Jessamine High School is located on Wilmore Road in Nicholasville, Kentucky.
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Coffees and quick bites
Locals on the south side of town can do their shopping in the nearby communities of Wilmore and Nicholasville, with the latter featuring a Kroger and a Walmart Supercenter. Residents closer to Lexington can do their shopping at the Brannon Woods Kroger on Harrodsburg Road. After crossing off their grocery-list items, folks can head across the street to Luna’s Coffee, Wine and Butterfly Cafe, where they can get their daily dose of caffeine or catch up with a friend over a glass of wine and charcuterie. Across from the historic Keene Springs Hotel is The Dixie Cafe, where patrons can grab a cold sandwich and a snack to eat on the go or grab a table and savor a burger or some house-made chili. Locals can purchase outdoor plants at Springhouse Gardens.
Luna's Cafe has locally sourced goods displayed for customers.
Nearby Wilmore has a main street with shops just outside of Keene-Dixon Town.
Luna's Cafe is a favorite among the Keene-Dixon Town locals.
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Golf courses galore
Golf lovers will find three courses across Keene, including two operated by the Keene Trace Golf Club. Parents can take their kids to use the small playground at Keene Park, which is also home to a basketball court. A larger playground can be found at Centennial Park, where visitors can walk along the paved 1-mile loop or enjoy a picnic under one of the pavilions. Folks can bring their dogs to get some off-leash playtime at Mackenzie Sayre Dog Park. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the fresh air along the Asbury University Hiking Trails that run between the Kentucky River and the university’s equestrian facilities.
Some residents of Keene-Dixon Town live along the course at Keene Trace Golf Club.
The dog park in Centennial Park has plenty of features to keep dogs entertained.
Constructed in 1877, High Bridge was formerly the tallest structure of its kind in Wilmore.
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Head north to Lexington
Residents of Keene can commute to downtown Lexington by hopping on Route 68, which will take them 12 miles north to the city’s center.
Keene-Dixon Town is connected to its surrounding areas by Route 68.
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