Louisville, KY 40205

This French inspired home was designed by well known architects Augustus and Doumas, and was built in 1970. Only one owner has ever lived here, and it has been meticulously attended through the years. The setting was chosen to be ideally situated on a lot overlooking Beargrass Creek, which had once been part of the Ayrstead estate of Col. Cowan, an early proponent of the Louisville parks system. As you come in the soaring entryway, an interesting multilevel iron railing staircase, green travertine marble flooring, intricate millwork and solid core French doors arouse your interest to look further! True leaded windows (enhanced by Pella liners for energy conservation) overlook the scenery of the park, and an iron balcony and staircase will lead you to the water's edge to enjoy feeding the ducks. There are two first floor bedrooms with full baths, one serving as the Master Suite and the other as an office suite with private entrance. Large and gracious formal living and dining rooms also have park and creek views. Very much ahead of its time from a design standpoint, the kitchen is open to the gathering room with fireplace. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths (the third is a divine step up hideaway with a room sized closet and attic access). The walkout lower level is unfinished with a half bath and true masonry fireplace, just waiting for your perfect home theater! You will marvel at the steel beam and concrete construction. It has a small terrace for access to the meadow like backyard leading down to the creek. You truly need a tour to embrace the aura of this 'petit chateau'! Seldom does such a fine home in its original state come on the market in this area. Come see!