Majestically situated in the heart of Woodford County at the corner of Old Frankfort and Pisgah Pikes, Hopewell is in the immediate area of WinStar and Three Chimneys farms. Hopewell’s exceptionally fertile 587 acres is ensconced in history dating back to when the nomadic Hopewell tribe traversed the property. Majestic trees, stone entrances and walls, the Elkhorn Creek, plus mature landscaping add to the aesthetic natural beauty of this exceptionally-desirable farm.
Respected horseman, Rick Trontz, started converting Hopewell from a general farm to a premier thoroughbred operation in 1997. Restoration of the historic “Faywood Mansion” was overseen by Midway architect and renovationist, Phil Gerrow. This 6,500 + square foot mansion now houses the farm’s office, but this mansion that was once home of a former Kentucky Governor would make a lovely main residence. Four barns were converted to horse barn, and six new horse barns were constructed (one a stallion barn with breeding shed) for a total of 183 stalls. Most feature tongue and groove interiors and Lucas Equine stall doors.
Utilities were buried, four plank fencing utilized, the 18th century stone wall was restored, and three new entrances artistically echoing the limestone walls were added. Four employee houses, an inviting guest house, and a shop and equipment sheds complete this magnificent horse farm that has all the components to give a new owner the foundation to make their mark in the Bluegrass. $17,610,000. |
