This pink, historic home in Lexington’s Gratz Park is on the market. Take a look
A historic Lexington home known for its pink-painted brick facade and ties to Kentucky statesman Henry Clay, among other notables, is now on the market for $1,150,000.
The Peter Paul House has been listed for sale by Christie’s International Real Estate Bluegrass, according to a news release from the agency.
“The Peter Paul House is visually iconic, a beacon for our community, but its true significance lies in the multitude of stories — told and untold — within its walls,” Rusty Underwood, owner and CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate Bluegrass, said in the July 9 release. “There have been few, but notable Lexingtonians who have called this remarkable place home.”
The federal-style home, which dates to 1816, is located at 220 Market St. in Lexington’s Gratz Park neighborhood. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and totals 2,855 square feet, according to its listing.
Until recently, the home belonged to longtime owners John and Carolyn Hackworth, who bought it in 2000 for $445,000, records from the Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator show. In March, the Hackworths sold the home to former Lexington Mayor Jim Gray, who currently serves as Kentucky’s Transportation Secretary. PVA records show Gray bought the home for $989,000.
Throughout the home, there’s a blend of old and new. Original features, such as hardwood floors, wooden-pegged window frames, original shutters and coal-burning fireplaces have been preserved next to more modern amenities.
Other notable features of the home include a custom kitchen, a den with exposed wooden beams, a central hall with 11-foot ceilings and arched windows looking into a quiet courtyard. It counts an expansion designed by the architectural authority Clay Lancaster and a ginkgo tree in the courtyard said to be planted by Henry Clay among its historical bonafides, the release said.
Here’s a peek inside the home. All photos have been shared with the listing agency’s permission.
Additionally, more photos and a video tour are available at 220-market-street.cirebg.com.
This story was originally published July 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM.