3088 Rockbridge Rd , Shelbyville, KY 40065(Shelby County)

Welcome home to this 4 BR, 3 BA Prairie Style Ranch on 10.13 gorgeous acres! This home was featured on the Central Kentucky American Institute of Architects House Tour when it was completed in 2005 and was designed by architect Paul Edwards with style and functionality in mind. This sprawling property is bordered on two sides by Jeptha Creek with panoramic views of the creek and surrounding hills and trees from every room of the first floor and finished walkout lower level. Deer, wild turkey, fox, wood ducks and native birds abound in this breathtaking natural setting. Guests enter this home via the 30'x10' covered front porch through the front door into a spacious entry hall that leads to the light-filled, vaulted great room with 13-foot floor to ceiling windows with transoms allowing for amazing views of the property. The custom kitchen which adjoins the great room features a large island and work area covered with granite countertops and Kitchen Aid appliances bought within the last 5 years remain. Down the hall from the kitchen is a newly remodeled extra spacious laundry/mudroom with cabinets for storage, a bench and a sink. The open kitchen adjoins the great room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and another den area adjoins with built-in cabinetry and functions as a comfortable tv viewing area as well. The main floor also boasts a beautiful light-filled dining room with a barrel vault and palladium window as well as three bedrooms and two and half baths. The master suite is spacious and includes a gas fireplace as well as a private master bath with a whirlpool tub and separate shower. There are two additional bedrooms on the main floor which share a jack-and-jill bathroom for perfect functionality. Custom black out shades in all upstairs bedrooms. An additional custom powder room, large deck and 2 car garage are also located on the main floor. The bright walk-out features a large guest suite with a dedicated full bath, and entertainment area with the perfect place for a bar and a wood-burning fireplace and hearth built from stone native to the property's creek. The lower level also includes a double, cedar lined closet, a 1000 sq ft storage area with shelving and a 30-ft deep garage that functions as the owner's workshop. The stunning views of this property are enhanced by many specimen trees that include sycamore, oak, cedar black walnut, buckeye hornbeam and hickory and also includes a garden area with four raised-bed gardens for seasonal vegetables. Orchard with 8 peach trees, 6 apple, 2 pear trees, 4 plum and 4 fig bushes. There is currently an agriculture exemption on this property and the neighbors have committed to continuing to harvest hay for that exemption if the new owner wishes. This property is ideal for the nature lover and for anyone who enjoys the lifestyle and fabulous views it has to offer. Only 3 miles from I-64.