Beautiful lake views! C. 1974 in Lexington, Kentucky. $900,000.
A Lakeside Retreat with Endless Potential in Lexington
This ranch-style home sits right on the edge of Lake Hickman in the quiet Lakeview Estates neighborhood. It offers a rare chance to own a waterfront property inside New Circle Road, just a short drive from the center of Lexington. The house is tucked away in Kingfish Cove, providing a peaceful atmosphere and great views of the water from almost every room in the back.
Address: 2044 Manor Dr, Lexington, KY 40502
Price: $900,000
Features:
- Lake Hickman waterfront location
- Kingfish Cove setting
- Inside New Circle Road
- Lakeview Estates neighborhood
Spacious Living and Scenic Views
The main floor features a sunken family room that feels cozy and connected to the outdoors. Large, insulated windows and skylights let in plenty of natural light while framing the views of the mature trees and the lake. The great room is open and bright, making it a perfect spot for gathering with family or friends while looking out over the water.
Features:
- Sunken family room
- Great room with lake views
- Insulated windows
- Skylights
- Hardwood and carpet flooring
A Primary Suite Built for Comfort
The primary bedroom is quite large and includes its own dedicated sitting and dressing area. It comes with a walk-in closet and a spacious attached bathroom, offering a private place to relax at the end of the day. Because the home is a ranch layout, most of the living space and all four main bedrooms are conveniently located on the first floor.
Features:
- Large primary suite
- Dedicated sitting/dressing area
- Walk-in closet
- Four bedrooms on the first floor
- Ceiling fans
Room to Grow in the Basement
The lower level is a walkout basement that opens directly to the large backyard and the lake. It includes a unique space that used to be a darkroom, which could easily be turned into a small kitchenette for guests. There is also an extra room that could work perfectly as a fifth bedroom or a private home office with its own outside entrance.
Features:
- Walkout basement
- Former darkroom (potential kitchenette)
- 5th bedroom or home office option
- Exterior entry from the lower level
- Very large utility room
Outdoor Living and Private Dock
Outside, you will find a wraparound porch that leads to a screened-in patio, allowing you to enjoy the fresh air without the bugs. The property also features a private lakeside patio and a dock equipped with electricity. Since the lake only allows electric motors, the water stays quiet and calm for kayaking, fishing, or evening boat rides.
Features:
- Rear wraparound porch
- Screened-in patio
- Private lakeside patio
- Private dock with electric service
- 0.81-acre wooded lot
A Custom Renovation Opportunity
This property is being sold as-is, which gives a new owner the perfect opportunity to renovate and update the space to their exact taste. With over 3,300 square feet of living space and a large lot full of mature trees, the upside potential is significant. It is a rare find for anyone looking to create a custom lake home in one of Lexington’s most established areas.
Features:
- 3,368 total square feet
- 0.81-acre lot
- Two fireplaces (Family Room and Great Room)
- Attached two-car garage
- Brick veneer and wood siding construction
From Zillow
Welcome to 2044 Manor Drive, an exceptional lakeside estate on beautiful Lake Hickman, ideally located inside New Circle Road within the exclusive Lakeview Estates. Tucked quietly back in Kingfish Cove, this home is perfectly positioned to capture stunning lake views while offering incredible potential for the right buyer to create a custom lake retreat just minutes from downtown…This well-laid-out ranch home features lake views from all rear-facing windows, a sunken family room, and a massive primary suite complete with a large bath, walk-in closet, and dedicated sitting/dressing area. The layout is ideal to simply update or fully renovate to your liking. The home also offers the potential for 5 bedrooms with the unique layout of the basement. A former darkroom is ready to become a new kitchenette, and the basement is a great candidate for renovation given it is a walkout with direct access to the large backyard and of course the lake…Step outside the great room onto the rear wraparound porch, which leads to a screened patio and a spacious elevated outdoor entertaining area overlooking the lake. Looking for a little more privacy? Retreat to your private lakeside patio, where your boat can stay fully charged and ready thanks to electrical service at the dock. The lake is clean, well-managed, police controlled and fully stocked. Electric motors only, making it ideal for peaceful evening cruises, paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing…This home is ready to be updated and renovated to your taste, with strong upside potential given the rarity of waterfront properties in Lexington…Seller has never occupied the home. Seller welcomes inspections; however, the property is being sold AS IS. Structural repairs may be needed and have been considered in the pricing…Opportunities like this with location, views, and potential are extremely rare. Don’t miss your chance to create your dream lake home. Schedule your private showing today!
