1246 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40204

This 96-year-old traditional two-story brick home is sophisticated and tasteful, situated on a beautiful, oversized lot set back in a park-like setting along Louisville's tree-lined Eastern Parkway. For ease of access, it has a driveway that stretches from the parkway to the alley behind the property. The home features original hardwood floors, stunning millwork including dental crown molding and picture-rail molding, French doors, updated lighting and original windows. The impressive central-hall, entry foyer is welcoming and filled with light. It opens onto the gracious, large living room with its huge windows, wood burning fireplace with tile hearth and carved mantle, and new-custom-built library wall with ambient lighting and window seat. The sunroom, adjacent to the living room, has windows on three sides, painted brick, and a back door that opens to the rear yard. The eat-in kitchen is at the back of the house and features granite countertops, a perfect blend of updated and period cabinetry, white subway tile backsplash, and stainless Maytag appliances, including a gas double oven. There is a back porch that opens to the rear yard. A butler's pantry with lovely built-in cabinetry connects the kitchen to the large formal dining room at the front of the house. The first floor also features a unique ½ bath with custom tile and woodwork. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The large owner's bedroom runs from the front to the rear of the house and features a fireplace with gas insert, 2 closets and access to an unfinished rooftop. Both baths feature tile floors and walls, pedestal sinks and tub/shower enclosures. Washer and dryer, along with original cast iron sinks, a toilet closet and large storage closet are located in the basement, which walks up to the enclosed rear yard. The rear yard features new stamped concrete walkways, a lawn surrounded by perennial beds and a pollinator garden and a lovely patio area. The side yard has a rose garden and composting bed. A guest studio, attached to the 2-car garage at the rear of the property, opens to the backyard and features a Murphy-bed, full bath with step-in shower, and window HVAC unit.