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Bluegrass Culture, Commentary, & News
Gothic Revival Residences in Central Kentucky | Building the Bluegrass
Recognize this building in any of its iterations? This unassuming office building is now the last vestige of a once great Gothic Revival estate. The castellated structure was originally the gatehouse for the remarkable “Ingleside.” Built by architect John McMurtry c.1852, it was once one of the finest examples of […]
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January 28, 2026
Selling your farm? These farm upgrades produce the highest ROI
We’ve been helping clients buy and sell the finest Central Kentucky farms, land, & estates since 1984. Armed with our hyperlocal Central Kentucky expertise and deep premium market experience, we offer tremendous value to our clients.
Our farm sellers understandably seek the strongest possible return when bringing a property to market. […]
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January 26, 2026
Tyrone Stone | Building the Bluegrass
Tyrone stone is a local limestone found around the Kentucky River palisades in the Inner Bluegrass. It’s known for its bright white tone as it ages, durability, and “birdseye” texture. Popular among Central Kentucky builders for centuries, in the 20th century it was particularly favored by architects like Hugh Meriwether.
The […]
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July 29, 2025
D.C. Atkins, Lexington’s Dean of Decorators | Building the Bluegrass
Often called Lexington’s “Dean of Decorators,” D.C. Atkins was at one time the best-known interior decorator in Central Kentucky. While he assisted with the restoration of Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, The Keene Place, and decorated numerous private homes, Atkins lacked any formal design education.
His rise from humble beginnings near […]
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July 24, 2025
Why buyers hate shoe booties
Decades of experience have taught us that buyers unconsciously shy away from properties with certain characteristics. Allow our expertise to help prevent these common seller pitfalls.
These features suggest to buyers that a seller might be challenging during negotiation or due diligence.
Requiring shoe booties at the door during a showing is […]
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May 19, 2025
Honoring Heritage Farms | Selling the Family Farm with Sensitivity & Success
How do we gracefully manage the sale of a living family heirloom?
At Kirkpatrick & Co., we’ve been thoughtfully selling horse farms, land, and historic homes since 1984. When the time comes to entrust a new steward with a family’s horse farm, land, or historic home, Kirkpatrick & Co. provides sensitive […]
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May 16, 2025
Why we’re a steadfastly independent real estate brokerage
We’ve been approached time and time again by out-of-state real-estate chains to affiliate Kirkpatrick & Co. with their big box “brand names.” Allow us to explain why we’ve remained steadfastly independent since 1984.
Our brokerage invests in our community, not an HQ far away
We’re Kentuckians first. Each of our associates calls […]
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May 16, 2025
Who are the “lifestyle buyers” interested in Kentucky farms?
A growing number out-of-state buyers are attracted by the quality of life
Seldom Scene Farm, sold by Kirkpatrick & Co.
At Kirkpatrick & Co., we bring expertise to the sale of Central Kentucky’s farms—whether historic estates, working Thoroughbred operations, or scenic retreats. While the Bluegrass continues to attract serious equestrians, we’ve seen […]
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May 15, 2025
Frank L. Smith | Bluegrass Architects to Know
Bluegrass architect Frank L. Smith’s long career spanned the Victorian era into the late 1920s. He worked in various styles, including Queen Anne and Richardsonian, but favored a “free revival” style, blending historical elements with a modern ethos.
While some of Smith’s sturdy and aesthetically pleasing buildings remain, Urban Renewal in […]
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April 4, 2025