1805 Windsor Pl, Louisville, KY 40204

This Arts and Crafts Prairie foursquare is located on a premier Highland's street, within a third a mile from both Tyler and Cherokee parks, and close to outstanding schools, shopping, and restaurants.  This notable home, designed by famed architect, Arthur Raymond (A Ray) Smith, is a treasure trove of bourbon history, architectural interest, and careful restoration.  For history enthusiasts, it was once a boarding house and its prior owners include the former Louisville City Auditor, Editor of the German language paper, Distiller of the recently reintroduced Fortuna Bourbon (original building sold to Evan Williams), and the creator of the Cabbage Patch doll. Fully renovated in 2015,  this architecturally significant home has been awarded twice by the Kentucky Heritage Council and is highlighted by the Filson Historical Society. A 330 sq. ft. expansive porch and swing welcome you into this historical gem.  Open the large original glass door to a huge foyer with 13 foot ceilings making it ideal for entertaining.  You will then find 5-6 Bedrooms, 3.5 bath is on one the best lots on the street.  You'll appreciate the incredible urban location, coupled with its amazing community of neighbors. Some of the rich architectural details include inlaid and refinished hardwood flooring throughout; extensive millwork such as a built-in leaded glass buffet; an adjustable-shelf linen closet; a glass-encased curio cabinet; and two original built-in stained glass collections.  Its original and unpainted Rookwood Pottery Craftsman fireplace is a visual anchor to the gorgeous living room, The dining room is adorned with original craftsman wood picture rail molding, restored original central light fixture, and multiple built-ins.  Formerly a bedroom, you can enjoy a very private, first-floor office near the back entry of the home.  A standout area of this renovation is an all white kitchen featuring custom, Amish-made solid wood cabinets, solid-surface countertops, a farm sink; GE Elite stainless steel appliance package (2015), as well as a Bosch dishwasher (2020), all accompanied by new plumbing and fixtures. The list of significant restoration, renovation, and reformation of this home is detailed in a timeline improvement list (in images, as well as documents). This is a home that has all new ¼ drywall; 16 refurbished and operational original windows; and all new mechanical systems. The second floor has 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a laundry.  Its layout is wonderful with 2 bedrooms having ensuite access to bathrooms,  as well as hallway bathroom access serving bedrooms 3 and 4. Though you'll never detect it, four new closets have been added to this floor and perfectly match the existing scale and match the original millwork. On the third floor, a full gut down to the studs enabled a reconfiguration of 3 small rooms into an expansive suite with refinished original pine flooring, with a spacious bedroom, sitting area, office, and luxurious ensuite bathroom. The bathroom is gorgeous with period-appropriate black and white hex tiling and walk-in shower tiled floor to ceiling. This phase included the addition of a third full bathroom, foam insulation in the entire roof ceiling, a new composite roof ($16,365), as well as a separate HVAC system for the 2nd/3rd floors whose air handler is hidden a third floor attic space (2015). The first floor has a Trane HVAC system ($23,000 upgrade) which has Nexia phone app-enabled thermostats.  This home offers 2 first-floor exits from its breakfast nook and rear foyer to the lovely backyard.  Improvements such as the historic stone patio, custom wood fencing with copper post caps, new landscaping focused on plants native to Kentucky, and security gates are extensive. You will appreciate having a well-lit alley, with a motion-sensitive light system on the 2-car garage and a new concrete parking pad at the alley for additional parking.  Uncommon for a garage of this era, this has a new roof, new wiring, 6 new outlets, and interior paint.  In addition, the electrical from the alley to the pole has been rewired to meet current codes!  In a popular area of the city, it's wonderful to have easy access leaving your garage toward either Bardstown Road or Baxter Avenue through the alley.  Like Fortuna bourbon, this home is a "rare character" and "decidedly of the finest quality!"