Brand House at Rose Hill - Lexington
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member BluegrassCache
N 38° 03.129 W 084° 29.332
16S E 720331 N 4214578
Also known as the John Brand House this home now serves as a bed and breakfast for the area. The floor plan of the home is listed with the Library of Congress. It is an 1812 home that has been restored to its former glory, with some contemporary adds
Waymark Code: WM5H8F
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 01/07/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T A G
Views: 7

Restored in late 1995 as a Bed and Breakfast. Five elegant guest rooms with queen or king beds, all with private bath and whirlpool tubs. Some rooms with fireplace. Rates include a full gourmet breakfast, turn-down service and morning wake-up in room with beverage of your choice. Common areas are Drawing room, Dining room and Billiard rooms. Home has been featured in National Geographic and Southern Living Magazines, and is nationally renowned as a prime example of single-story residential construction of the Federal period.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1812

Additional Dates of Construction:
late 1995


Architectural Period/Style: Federal

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
single story residential


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
The houses floor plan is listed with the Library of Congress.


Listed Building Status (if applicable): Bed and Breakfast

Main Material of Construction: Brick

Private/Public Access: Private

Related Website: [Web Link]

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Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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