A complete the renovation of this old brick home in Mason County was completed in 1987. The historic Kenton Ash House was built c1801 by Richard Durrett on land purchased directly from frontiersman Simon Kenton. Updated with new electrical and plumbing as well as a new kitchen and bathrooms, and a newly installed metal roof. A historic log structure from Mason County was moved to the property and adjoined to the house to serve as a unique kitchen with loft space above. The striking home is set on a beautifully forested knoll above 10+ rolling acres of rural farm land, with early stone out buildings, feed barn, large pond and family cemetery. Featuring fine Flemish bond brickwork with rubbed brick water table and shaped brick cornice, stone basement with remnants of an early kitchen hearth, with dual parlors, four bed rooms, three baths, dining room, study, unfinished basement and attic. Remaining original features include twelve-over-twelve sash wavy glass windows, paired gable-end chimneys, eight original federal era mantels, some with distinctive chevron carving, chair rails, paneled doors and dual interior stairs, all in a unique double-pile design with paired front entrance doors. Less than one mile from Old Washington, a small but thriving historic community established in 1786, within 45 minutes of Cincinnati and about an hour north of Lexington. - Previously for sale with reduced acreage, the farm now has 10.277 acres of farm land, qualifying it for Kentucky's farmstead tax exemption. *Note: This home is eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, the house can qualify for a tax credit for up to 40% of qualified rehabilitation expenses.
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