1707 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40208

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Building Details:

• Year Built: 1904

One of the grandest of the grand mansions in Old Louisville is on the market at a very modest asking price. Virtually irreplaceable at any figure, this fabulous old home was constructed at the turn of the twentieth century by the lumber magnate C. Robert Mengel, who was widely known as the "Mahogany King". From its imposing Greek Revival facade, the home never ceases to impress. The interior teems with exotic woods and rare marble surfaces, not to mention 8 working fireplaces. At every turn, stained glass windows gleam with sunshine. Restored to its initial grandeur and maintained with a passion for detail and history, the home has served as the Columbine Bed & Breakfast Inn since 1994. Lush garden space adorns the back yard. A beautiful screened porch overlooks the garden on the entire back of the house. Off street parking with five slots adjoins the alley in the rear, ample space for building a suitable garage/carriage house. The entire roof is new as of November last year. Above grade floors are serviced by a centrally situated elevator. A generous lower level suite was finished in 2000. Currently serving as the owners/innkeepers' living quarters, this beautifully finished space includes living room, wetbar/kitchenette, two bedrooms, two full baths, and ample closets. Come see for yourself how this magnificent mansion has been transformed to modern-day technology while maintaining its historical look, feel and charm, in near pristine condition. Note of interest: The innkeeper is retiring from the hospitality business and will be downsizing locally. They seek new owner(s) with a passion for the history and beauty represented here.