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Parklike Historic Estate in the Heart of Louisville
| Sleeps | 24 |
| Bedrooms | 7 |
| Bathrooms | 5 |
| Half Baths | 3 |
| Space | 7,050 sq. ft. |
| Property type | estate |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
Overview
7 Bedroom, 6 Full and 2 Half Bath, 5 1/2 Acre Estate, 5 Minutes to Downtown
Stonecote is a beautiful, 5 1/2 acre estate built in 1920. It is fully updated and professionally decorated. It has 7 bedrooms (each with a television), and sleeps 20 in beds (24 with 2 pullout sofas), including 3 master suites each with private baths in the main house, and another master suite w/bath, living area and kitchen in the pool house. The main house features a beautiful gourmet kitchen w/butler's pantry featuring 2 built in refrigerators, 2 wall ovens, 2 warming drawers, 3 dishwashers, an ice-maker, a 6 burner Viking Professional gas cook top, wine cooler and Carrera marble counters. The palatial living room features multiple, comfortable, conversation areas, baby grand piano and wood-burning fireplace. The large dining room can seat up to 20. Also, the large sun room offers additional, less formal gathering space, and has a 52' TV.
The enormous 50' x 25' heated, salt water pool has lovely fountains, is surrounded by mature perennial gardens, has a baby pool and swim lane for laps (pool is open seasonally, mid-April to mid-September). There is also a foosball table, exercise equipment and free weights in the semi-finished basement.
The stable has 5 stalls and a tack room and we can refer you to have bedding, feed and hay delivered before you arrive., if you are traveling with horses. All this, surrounded by beautiful, mature trees and perennial gardens, five minutes to downtown, the waterfront, 10 minutes to Churchill Downs, 20 minutes to Valhalla and the PGA tour, AND we have an on-site caretaker next door.
Please note that due to recent changes with the city of Louisville, we are unable to accommodate events of more than 50 attendees (including overnight guests).
About Christina West
Andrew West grew up in Redlands, California while Christina grew up in Wellesley, Massachusetts. When looking for a place to raise our family, we settled in beautiful Louisville, Kentucky, where we have now lived for nearly 18 years. We love Louisville for its sophisticated living with a healthy helping of southern hospitality!
Christina West purchased this estate in 2006
Why Christina West chose Louisville
We fell in love with Stonecote because it offers the best of everything! It is a rare find: a 5 1/2 acre equestrian estate in the heart of Louisville! The setting is absolutely beautiful at Stonecote (built c1920) and is a private, country-like retreat. The 50 x 25 ft heated pool (open seasonally - mid-April to mid-September) with shooting fountains is a great place for the kids to play and the adults to relax on spring and summer evenings. Stonecote feels like a secluded, private park and is a perfect setting for many different occasions. The historic, hometown feel of Louisville makes it a great place to visit…any time of the year.
What makes this estate unique
Stonecote has an amazing flow for entertaining and an enormous, top-rate, gourmet kitchen (making it perfect for fundraising and other catered events), and plenty of room to gather, as well as ample areas to 'get away'. We would know, as we raised our 6 children in this home. :)
Amenities
Cherokee Seneca Estate Accommodation and Amenities
- estate
- Guests provide their own meals
- 7050 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 24
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- Events Allowed
- children welcome ...
- pets not allowed ...
- non smoking only ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Fireplace ...
- Fitness Room / Equipment
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher ...
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave ...
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster ...
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 20 people
- 5 Bathrooms,
- 3 Half Baths
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
tub
,
shower
,
Expansive first floor master bath has clawfoot tub, 2 sinks
Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower , 2nd floor private master has 2 sink vanity and tub/shower
Bathroom 3 - toilet , combination tub/shower , 2nd floor private master bath has lovely historic charm
Bathroom 4 - toilet , shower , Jack and jill bath w/ 2 sinks for 'children's' bedrooms
Bathroom 5 - toilet , First floor powder room has charming, hand-painted walls
Bathroom 6 - toilet , 2nd powder room is conveniently located off kitchen
Bathroom 7 - toilet , shower , Pool house bathroom is handicapped accessible
Bathroom 8 - toilet , basement 1/2 bath is convenient to the workout/rec areas
- Each bathroom is beautifully appointed. Many feature the charming restored pedestal sinks original to the house (c.1920). Four of the baths are private baths adjoining master suites. There are two main- floor powder rooms, which prevents guests from 'waiting' for a restroom when entertaining. There is also a basement powder room convenient to the workout and rec areas.
- 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 24
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Bedroom 2 -
1 king
,
Fireplace and private bath
Bedroom 4 - 2 queen , 2 twin/ single , This bedroom has 2 queen beds with 2 twin pop-up trundles
Bedroom 5 - 1 queen , 2 twin/ single , This bedroom has a queen bed, day bed and 1 popup trundle
Bedroom 6 - 2 twin/ single , The sleeping porch has two charming twin beds
Bedroom 1 - 1 king , First floor master; fireplace and private bath
Bedroom 3 - 1 queen , gas fireplace and private bath
Bedroom 7 - 1 king , Pool house master bedroom/bath is handicapped accessible
- Three of the 4 master bedrooms feature gas fireplaces and all have private baths. We feature premium bedding with 400 count sheets. We also have 3 additional bedrooms which share a jack and jill bath.
- Books
- DVD Player ...
- Foosball
- Game Room ...
- Satellite / Cable
- Television ...
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- Heated Pool
- Private Pool ...
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- theme parks
- water parks
- winery tours
- zoo
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- miniature golf
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hot air ballooning
- mountain biking
- rock climbing
- roller blading
- spelunking
- swimming
- tennis
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(42 traveler reviews)
"Best vacation ever"
Our stay at Stonecote was everything we were hoping for. This was a special occasion as we were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary and my sister's birthday. We had families from Ct, NY, Ia, DC and and Ga. (17 adults and 11 children, ages 15 to 8 months). There was enough space for everyone for eating, sleeping, playing and just being together. One of the children described it as "the best vacation ever". The property manager was most helpful and great to work with. I would definitely recommend Stonecote to anyone wanting a beautiful and relaxing place to stay.
Wedding Long Weekend in Louisville
Stonecote was a wonderful home for our family and friends to converge upon for the family wedding weekend. Perfectly situated across the street from the wedding venue! We were comfortable, with plenty of space for all and the pool was a wonderful retreat during the hot afternoon hours. Would recommend this!
Perfect Family Gathering Place
This house was absolutely perfect for our family. We had a family reunion and the pool and beautiful front yard was perfect for the cousins to play. We couldn't have asked for a better house for our group as there was plenty of room for everyone. Our local family loved the house and neighborhood. It couldn't have worked out better and everyone was so accommodating to any of our requests. Thank you so much for making our little vacation a great memory for all of us.
Mary Ann Marasco
It was a really a nice place to have our family reunion
Everyone in our family said it was an overwhelming place to have had the privilege to stay in. We were all able to have plenty of room. The pool was well used during our stay. The kitchen was state of the art.Thanks for allowing us to use this great estate.
Stonecote is lovely - highly recommend
Stonecote is lovely. And the perfect accommodations for 3 generations to gather for our daughter's graduation from the University of Louisville. All of us out-of-staters got to live the splendor of the Louisville lifestyle for six perfect days. Everyone was comfortable with plenty of square footage, multiple master bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms. Highly recommend.
Outstanding
The property was perfect for our group. Plenty of room in the kitchen, dining room and TV room for all of us (14) to hang out. Other areas of the home allowed parts of the group to break out and have their own room to talk (i.e. piano room). Weather was great so we spent a considerable amount of time on the front porch. It was also large enough to accommodate all of us. 14 people and no complaints. When does that ever happen? Can't say enough good things about this property!
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Stonecote is 5 1/2 acre estate nestled in the heart of Louisville in a beautiful, park-like setting. The venue boasts all of the amenities necessary to host a huge array of events. Stonecote is five minutes from downtown, the riverfront, urban eateries, antiquing, local shopping, KFC Yum! Center and the Louisville Convention Center. It's close to the EXPO Fairgrounds, as well the new Louisville Equestrian Center, making Stonecote an ideal location with its 5-stall horse barn if you are in town for an equestrian event. Stonecote is perfect if you are in town for The Kentucky Derby (15 minutes from Churchill Downs), conventions, corporate retreats, weddings, PGA, Iron Man, or simply want a great place for a Family Reunion or Family Vacation. It is steps away from the Olmstead designed, world-class, 389-acre Cherokee Park, which offers hiking, running, rock climbing, bridle paths, basketball courts, roller-blading and beautiful family parks with picnic areas.
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $350 |
| Damage Insurance | $99 |
3 night minimum for all stays; Derby is a flat rental rate for all or part of Derby Week.
50% due at time of booking; balance due 45 days prior to arrival
No smoking; No pets; no tents may be erected on the property.
Horse stables available for extra fee (renter responsible for care/keeping, property manager can help arrange this)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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