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: 2/25/2026

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 rotunda an exceptional space for entertaining or a tranquil solarium to bask in the surrounding natural beauty. An elevator shaft has been framed, extending from the lower level to the second floor. In total, the main house offers approximately 10,305 square feet of space on the first and second floors, with another 2,700 square feet in the lower level, presently designed for a bar, media room/theater, and living area. Outside, the estate is adorned with mature gardens, elegant ponds, fountains, and acres of tree-lined grounds. A short walk from the main house leads to the exquisite French Provincial-style carriage house, originally constructed in 1911 and expanded and renovated in 2018. The spacious first floor, encompassing approximately 1,375 square feet, features a three-car garage, a well-appointed catering kitchen, pantry, and full bath. A private entrance guides you upstairs to a beautifully finished, 1,760 square-foot second floor, complete with imported pine floors, two large bedrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen with dining area, laundry, and a spacious living room boasting expansive floor-to-ceiling Tischler windows. Architectural and engineering drawings are available, detailing the main house and carriage house renovations and additions, as well as site utilities and grounds. The labor-intensive portion of this renovation is complete, leaving the enjoyable task of selecting distinctive finishes to personalize the space. Cold Spring estate presents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to carry a piece of Louisville's rich past into the future, offering private grounds in the heart of town, historic allure, and modernized infrastructure. Don't miss this chance to make the Cold Spring estate your own - schedule a private showing today and envision the possibilities.

More Information MLS# 1697593

General Property Description

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

Contract Info

Office Exclusive?: No HOA Y/N: No HOA Annual $: 0 Status: Closed Listing Date: 2025-09-08 Original List Price: 4250000 Listing Price: 4250000 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

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: 1

Lot Description

Cleared: 1 Irregular Lot: 1 Wooded: 1

Utilities

Electricity Connected: 1 Fuel:Natural: 1

Water Source

Public: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Bedroom Level: Second Family Room: 1 Family Room Level: First Foyer: 1 Foyer Level: First Full Bathroom: 1 Full Bathroom Level: Second Great Room: 1 Great Room Level: First Half Bathroom: 1 Half Bathroom Level: First Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First Laundry: 1 Laundry Level: Second Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: First Media Room: 1 Media Room Level: Basement Office: 1 Office Level: Second Primary Bedroom: 1 Primary Bedroom Level: Second Study: 1 Study Level: First

Construction

Stone: 1

Roof

Metal: 1 Other: 1

Fencing

Brick: 1 Chain Link: 1 Privacy: 1

Basement

Partially Finished: 1

Foundation

Poured Concrete: 1 Other: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1 Natural Gas: 1 Geothermal: 1 Radiant: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: 1 Porch: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Garage/Parking

Detached: 1 Driveway: 1

Exterior

See Remarks: 1

Other Structures

Outbuilding: 1

None

Current Price: $4,000,000

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 Geo Lat: 38.232261 Geo Lon: -85.68978

Status Change Info

Contract Acceptance Date: 2025-11-14 Sold Date: 2026-02-23 Sold Price: $4,000,000

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

Foyer Level: First Study Level: First Living Room Level: First Family Room Level: First Great Room Level: First Kitchen Level: First Half Bathroom Level: First Primary Bedroom Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Full Bathroom Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Full Bathroom Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Office Level: Second Laundry Level: Second Half Bathroom Level: Second Media Room Level: Basement Full Bathroom Level: Basement Laundry Level: Basement
Listing Office: Lenihan Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Last Updated: February - 25 - 2026
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