5 Woodhill Rd, Louisville, KY 40207

$4,000,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 6,658 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 114,563 Status: Closed
Current Price: $4,000,000 List Date: 8/19/2025 Last Modified: 11/20/2025

Description

Architectural elegance and a refined pedigree come together in this extraordinary Indian Hills residence. Designed by esteemed architect Frederic Morgan and built for Julian Van Winkle, Jr.—renowned distiller and son of Pappy Van Winkle—this 6,600-square-foot Georgian masterpiece rests on a serene, park-like 2.63-acre setting. Only the second stewards of this distinguished residence, the current owners have maintained it with meticulous care while treasuring the privacy and tranquility of its rare setting. A pea gravel circular drive leads to the stately Corinthian-columned front porch, which opens into a breathtaking foyer anchored by the most graceful curved staircaseThe expansive living room with fireplace flows seamlessly to the sunroom and dining room clad with handpainted Zuber

Supplements: wallpaper, both opening to multiple terraces overlooking the lush grounds. A handsome library, with its own fireplace, adjoins the heart of the home-the kitchen. In 2024, an extraordinary new kitchen and mudroom addition was completed by Amlung Construction in conjunction with the design expertise of Kentucky's own, Matthew Carter. This chef's kitchen showcases marble-clad custom cabinetry with an oversized walnut island, premium appliances and a generous walk-in pantry. A sunlit breakfast area, framed by a wall of windows, provides the perfect spot to start the day. The mudroom offers abundant storage, a chic garage entry, and even a custom retreat for your furry friends. The renovation also added a first-floor laundry, a third powder room, and other thoughtfully designed spaces.The home offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full and 3 half baths. The first-floor primary suite features a fireplace, sitting room, marble bath with dual vanities, and walk-in closet. Upstairs, barrel-vaulted dormers accent large bedrooms, while a home office/sitting roomonce the fifth bedroomadds flexibility. The finished lower level includes a second laundry, family room, fitness area, and ample storage. Additional amenities include a whole house generator, 2 EV chargers, landscape lighting, irrigation, hardwood floors, exquisite fixtures, mature landscaping, and a handsome garden cottage once used as a heated and cooled office. Copper roofs and gutters, installed within the past three years, complete the timeless appeal. This is a rare opportunity to own a true architectural treasure in one of Louisville's most coveted neighborhoods.

More Information MLS# 1695767

General Property Description

Total # of Rooms: 15 # Upper Floor Bedrooms: 0 # 2nd Floor Bedrooms: 3 Acres: 2.63 # 1st Floor Bedrooms: 1 # Basement Bedrooms: 0 Garage Y/N: Yes Garage Spaces: 2 Basement Y/N: Yes First Floor Laundry: Yes First Floor PBR: Yes Laundry Level: 1st Total Closets: 24 Total Fireplaces: 3 SqFt -Total Finished: 8664 Above Grade Finished: 6658 Below Grade Finished: 2006 Nonconform SqFt Fin: 0 Above Grade Unfin: 0 Below Grade Unfin: 867 Nonconform SqFt UF: 0 Sold As-Is: No Age: 70 Sqft - Total Unfin: 867 SqFt - Source: Appraiser Stories: 2 Lot SF Source: PVA M Struct Flood Plain: No Total # Bedrooms: 4 Baths - Full: 4 Baths - 1/2: 3 Total Bathrooms: 7 Year Built: 1955

Contract Info

Office Exclusive?: No HOA Y/N: No HOA Annual $: 0 Status: Closed Listing Date: 2025-08-19 Original List Price: 3950000 Listing Price: 3950000 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Location, Tax & Legal Info

Sub Area: A Parcel ID: 022100400000 Deed Bk: 8763 Pg #: 0221 Block: 0221 Lot: 0040 Sub-Lot: 0000 School District: Jefferson Municipality: Indian Hills Directions: River Rd. or US 42/Brownsboro Rd. to Blankenbaker Ln. (between Hubbards Ln and the Watterson Expressway/264) to street. From River Rd, River Hill Rd. is the 3rd right. Go up the hill and take the 1st left (90 degree turn) and continue on River Hill Rd. to 1st right on Woodhill Rd. House is the 4th on the right with circular driveway. Disclosure: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: 1

Lot Description

Cleared: 1 DeadEnd: 1 Easement: 1 Level: 1 Wooded: 1

Utilities

Electricity Connected: 1 Fuel:Natural: 1

Water Source

Public: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Bedroom Level: Second Dining Room: 1 Dining Room Level: First Family Room: 1 Family Room Level: First Florida Room: 1 Florida Room Level: First Foyer: 1 Foyer Level: First Full Bathroom: 1 Full Bathroom Level: Second Half Bathroom: 1 Half Bathroom Level: First Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First Laundry: 1 Laundry Level: First Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: First Mud Room: 1 Mud Room Level: First Primary Bathroom: 1 Primary Bathroom Level: First Primary Bedroom: 1 Primary Bedroom Level: First Study: 1 Study Level: First

Closets

Level 1: 12 Level 2: 12

Fireplaces

Level 1: 3

Construction

Brick Veneer: 1

Roof

Flat: 1 Metal: 1 Other: 1

Fencing

Brick: 1 Partial: 1

Basement

Partially Finished: 1 Outside Entry: 1

Foundation

Poured Concrete: 1

Heating

Electric: 1 Forced Air: 1 Natural Gas: 1 Radiant: 1 MiniSplit/Ductless: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: 1 Porch: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Garage/Parking

Attached: 1 Off Street: 1 Entry Side: 1

Other Structures

Outbuilding: 1

None

Current Price: $4,000,000

Location Tax Legal Info

Street #: 5 Street: Woodhill St Suffix: Rd County: Jefferson State/Province: KY Zip Code: 40207 Area: 03-Clifton/Crescent Hill/St Matthews Subdivision/Condo: INDIAN HILLS Geo Lat: 38.283188 Geo Lon: -85.66979

Status Change Info

Contract Acceptance Date: 2025-08-22 Sold Date: 2025-10-20 Sold Price: $4,000,000

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Room; Family Room; Florida Room; Foyer; Full Bathroom; Half Bathroom; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Mud Room; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Study Construction: Brick Veneer Roof: Flat; Metal; Other Fencing: Brick; Partial Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Porch Basement: Partially Finished; Outside Entry Foundation: Poured Concrete Heating: Electric; Forced Air; Natural Gas; Radiant; MiniSplit/Ductless Cooling: Central Air Utilities: Electricity Connected; Fuel:Natural Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Lot Description: Cleared; DeadEnd; Easement; Level; Wooded Other Structures: Outbuilding

Room Information

Foyer Level: First Living Room Level: First Dining Room Level: First Sun Room Level: First Primary Bedroom Level: First Study Level: First Primary Bathroom Level: First Family Room Level: First Half Bathroom Level: First Kitchen Level: First Mud Room Level: First Laundry Level: First Half Bathroom Level: First Bedroom Level: Second Full Bathroom Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Full Bathroom Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Full Bathroom Level: Second
Listing Office: Skelton Company REALTORS
Last Updated: November - 20 - 2025
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