4921 Walnut Hills Dr., Louisville, KY 40299

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This is a one-of-a-kind property, nothing else like it on the market, only the second time offered for sale in 51 years. On a beautiful 2 acre setting just steps to hurstbourne pkwy and watterson trail, built using contemporary frank lloyd wright style architecture of the day, with over $50k in upgrades and improvements recently added. Foyer with new ceramic tile leads up to main level, which greets you with a massive great room boasting floor to ceiling windows, beamed vaulted ceiling, bedford stone wood (or gas) fireplace, and new pecan finish birch hardwood flooring, which you'll find in the hallway and bedrooms as well. The current kitchen, fully equipped and with maple cabinets, can be moved to a brand new 19x19 adjoining room to create a true gourmet kitchen setting. This room has all plumbing and electric ready, a tongue & groove pine plank vaulted ceiling, and recessed lighting on dimmers. The current kitchen will then become the formal dining room. Through-out the home is recessed/dimmer control lighting and remote programable ceiling fans. Also, the original ('58) radio-intercom system still works! two of the original bedrooms have been merged to create a fabulous master suite and new master bath with an aerastone cannonball foot tub, cermic walk-in rainfall head shower, and a truly unique vanity created from a dining buffet. The new ceramic tile floor has stain proof treated grout. One of the original baths is now a 6x11 master closet. Off the master suite is an 18x15 heated and cooled florida room with 18' tavertine tile floor and a vaulted wainscotted ceiling. The lower (entry) level includes a family room with new walls, ceiling, (ceramic) flooring, fireplace insert and a 'junior' master suite, great for teens, in-laws or guests. All new lighting and trim on this level. The basement area has a workshop and laundry and walks into the garage. There is a new (2008) water softener and charcoal water filter, oversize trane heat pump, 30 year 3-d roof shingles, newer soffitts and gutters with leaf guard. All rooms have a wooded view of the pastoral grounds. Lots of deer play in te front yard in winter and fox, hawk and owl can also be seen. A year round creek with a little 'mini water-fall' meanders through, and the massive white oak in front is estimated to be 200 years old. The inground pool was not opened this year but works great and has all equipment. There is also a small barn for your yard equipment. This park-like nature preserve setting is at the end of the road, offering the ultimate in privacy and serenity, right in the middle of town!

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