1801 Sulgrave Rd, Louisville, KY 40205

$4,000,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 10,305 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 292,288 Status: Closed
Current Price: $4,000,000 List Date: 9/08/2025 Last Modified: 3/26/2026

Overview

Description

Introducing a rare opportunity to own a piece of Louisville's storied history, the Cold Spring estate stands poised for new owners to write its next chapter. Built in 1867 by the distinguished Speed family, this historic home is nestled on 6.7+ serene, rolling acres in the heart of the Highlands, adjacent to Cherokee Park. The in-progress renovation awaits your personal touch, transforming this timeless property into a perfect blend of classic charm and contemporary luxury. The elegant main house retains many of its original features and architectural details, including 12-foot ceilings, carved wood and marble mantles, and a graceful turned staircase - all longing to be restored to their former splendor.

Supplements: Expertly brought into the 21st century, the home has been outfitted with all-new electrical and plumbing systems, new Zeluck windows, a roof, insulation, state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling, and a complete fire sprinkler system. A striking addition on the main floor showcases a custom curved-glass curtain wall encasing a poured concrete ...

Listing Details MLS# 1697593

Contract Info

Office Exclusive?
No
Original List Price
4250000
Listing Price
4250000
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
HOA Y/N
No
HOA Annual $
0

Location Tax Legal Info

Street #
1801
Street
Sulgrave
St Suffix
Rd
County
Jefferson
State/Province
KY
Zip Code
40205
Area
02-Butchertwn/Hghlnds/Germantwn
Subdivision/Condo
HIGHLANDS

General Property Description

Total # of Rooms
16
Total # Bedrooms
4
Baths - Full
4
Baths - 1/2
3
Total Bathrooms
7
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
4
Basement Y/N
Yes
First Floor Laundry
No
First Floor PBR
No
Laundry Level
2nd
SqFt -Total Finished
13273
Above Grade Finished
10305
Below Grade Finished
2968
Below Grade Unfin
1000
Sqft - Total Unfin
1000
SqFt - Source
Other
Age
158
Year Built
1867
Stories
3
Acres
6.71
Lot SF Source
Other
Sold As-Is
Yes
M Struct Flood Plain
No
# 2nd Floor Bedrooms
4
# Upper Floor Bedrooms
0
# 1st Floor Bedrooms
0
# Basement Bedrooms
0
Total Closets
0
Total Fireplaces
0
Nonconform SqFt Fin
0
Above Grade Unfin
0
Nonconform SqFt UF
0

Status Change Info

Contract Acceptance Date
2025-11-14
Sold Date
2026-02-23

Rooms

Bedroom Level
Second
Family Room Level
First
Foyer Level
First
Full Bathroom Level
Second
Great Room Level
First
Half Bathroom Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Laundry Level
Second
Living Room Level
First
Media Room Level
Basement
Office Level
Second
Primary Bedroom Level
Second
Study Level
First
Bedroom
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Foyer
Yes
Full Bathroom
Yes
Great Room
Yes
Half Bathroom
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Media Room
Yes
Office
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Study
Yes

More Information

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Sub Area
A
Parcel ID
078B00430044
Deed Bk
12167
Pg #
675
Block
078B
Lot
0043
Sub-Lot
0044
School District
Jefferson
Directions
Speed Avenue or Barret Hill Road to Sulgrave to Property. Gate at entrance.
Disclosure
Yes

Architectural Style

Other
Yes

Lot Description

Cleared
Yes
Irregular Lot
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes
Fuel:Natural
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Construction

Stone
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes
Other
Yes

Fencing

Brick
Yes
Chain Link
Yes
Privacy
Yes

Basement

Partially Finished
Yes

Foundation

Poured Concrete
Yes
Other
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Natural Gas
Yes
Geothermal
Yes
Radiant
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Garage/Parking

Detached
Yes
Driveway
Yes

Exterior

See Remarks
Yes

Other Structures

Outbuilding
Yes

Property Features

Architectural Style: Other Rooms: Bedroom; Family Room; Foyer; Full Bathroom; Great Room; Half Bathroom; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Media Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Study Construction: Stone Roof: Metal; Other Fencing: Brick; Chain Link; Privacy Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Porch Basement: Partially Finished Foundation: Poured Concrete; Other Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas; Geothermal; Radiant Cooling: Central Air Exterior: See Remarks Utilities: Electricity Connected; Fuel:Natural Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Lot Description: Cleared; Irregular Lot; Wooded Other Structures: Outbuilding

Room Information

Room Name Level
Foyer First
Study First
Living Room First
Family Room First
Great Room First
Kitchen First
Half Bathroom First
Primary Bedroom Second
Bedroom Second
Full Bathroom Second
Bedroom Second
Full Bathroom Second
Bedroom Second
Office Second
Laundry Second
Half Bathroom Second
Media Room Basement
Full Bathroom Basement
Laundry Basement
Listing Office: Lenihan Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: March - 26 - 2026
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