Rooted by the native Washington hawthorn tree from which it gets its name, Thornhill is a small but well-established suburban city in the shadow of Louisville. Originally farmland owned by the Bates family, Thornhill’s transition to suburbia began in the 1960s. 10 miles from downtown Louisville, the winding residential streets present a peaceful vibe, with most of the travel being those going to and from work. Private clubs offer recreation and a social atmosphere with tennis courts, a golf course and playgrounds for their members within the community. Many restaurants, including anything from Mexican to Mediterranean, line the streets with a local favorite pizza parlor.
Thornhill is a small but well-established suburban city in the shadow of Louisville.
Lot sizes in Thornhill are around .25 acres each with mature trees.
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Privacy in cozy midcentury homes
Winding residential streets make Thornhill a quiet suburb just 10 miles from Louisville. “There’s only one entrance. Anyone going through here is either leaving or coming home,” says Stephen Crouch, Principal Broker of Legacy Home Realtors. Though only a portion of the area is a gated community, the private nature of the neighborhood remains, with quiet streets and well-maintained landscaping allowing for a peaceful vibe. Residents can find a range of styles, from grand Neocolonial manors and mid-century modern family homes to cozy brick bungalows and ranch styles. Most homes in the area cost $300,000 to just under $500,000, with some outlying properties costing $600,000. The only difference in cost lies in the number of bedrooms and size of the house, with style having little effect. Just outside the neighborhood are apartment complexes with condos and rental units available.
Some homes in Thornhill have detached garages for residents.
Some ranch style homes in Thornhill have a small front porch for relaxing.
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Members only clubs full of entertainment
Thornhill offers a few private clubs for recreation, though not much else in the way of public recreation. Louisville Tennis Club and Standard Club are private and members-only but feature fitness clubs and recreation spaces. The Louisville Tennis Club hosts friendly competitions and provides events and lessons for kids with Adult Supervised Match Play. The Standard Club is five minutes from the neighborhood and is a more than 100-year-old golf club with an 18-hole course and manicured greens. The club also features five tennis courts, two children’s playgrounds and a swimming pool with diving boards.
Louisville Tennis Club feature tennis courts, fitness clubs, and recreation spaces.
Thornhill offers a few private clubs for recreation including Louisville Tennis Club.
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Local favorites and cozy restaurants
Residents have plenty of options for dining nearby, but for groceries, Kroger and Fresh Market are just a few minutes away. Locals can enjoy a host of restaurant options. Tokyo Restaurant is a popular sushi spot, and locals say Impellizzeri's Pizza has the best pizza in Kentucky. Felipe's Mexican Restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine, and for classic Italian options with comfortable decor, residents can head to Grassa Gramma.
Impellizzeri's Pizza in Thornhill is voted Louisville's best pizza year after year.
Tokyo restaurant in Thornhill is a small family owned hidden gem.
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Performing arts focus at Jefferson County schools
Students can attend Wilder Elementary at the start of their academic journey before moving on to Kammerer Middle School. Niche grades both schools with a C-plus. Kammerer Middle School offers sports such as dance and football and clubs like the Black Student Union and the Olympics Club. Ballard High School earns an A and hosts a performing arts department that plays in the Sandy Allen Fine Arts Center.
Ballard High School is located in eastern Jefferson County near Thornhill.
Wilder Elementary School is a public school located in Thornhill and has 530 students.
Kammerer Middle School scored an A in diversity according to niche.com.
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Low-traffic but a quick commute
“There are no cut-throughs to get to a shopping center or highway, so there isn’t much traffic. It’s what makes it nice,” said Crouch. Thornhill is only 10 miles from downtown Louisville and, while not directly connected, has access to Interstate 264 and Route 42 just down the road.
Downtown Louisville is only 10 miles from Thornhill.
Commuters can easily access Interstate 264.
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