Kentucky

‘A magical paradise for swimmers’ comes with this Kentucky house for sale. Take a look

Exterior of the home
Exterior of the home

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom home for sale in Louisville, Kentucky, is turning heads on social media thanks to its breathtaking features.

Stairs leading to the home
Stairs leading to the home Rob Densmore

On the outside, the house — which is listed for $495,000 — appears to be a delightful combination of classic architecture complete with a porch swing and a gray, window-filled building attached on to the back.

Lap pool
Lap pool Rob Densmore

While the building may look slightly out of place, it has a wonderful purpose.

Lap pool
Lap pool Rob Densmore


A respite without compare, 1968 Payne St is a magical paradise for swimmers and health enthusiasts alike,” the listing on Realtor.com says.

Lap pool shower
Lap pool shower Rob Densmore

“Veritably an oasis amidst the hustle of the city, this traditional Payne street home has built onto its side a natatorium of distinct magnificence.”

Bathroom
Bathroom Rob Densmore

A natatorium is a building that houses one or more pools. This particular one has a “state-of-the-art 25 yard, two-lane, heated pool, a full sauna, full steam room, shower area, full bath with large whirlpool tub, and a loft area - a wall of windows looks onto the fully fenced back yard. Geothermal heat and cool keep the facility bills at a minimum,” the listing describes.

Interior
Interior Rob Densmore

The 2,897-square-foot residence has other unique features as well, including:

Interior
Interior Rob Densmore
  • Wildflower gardens

  • Modern kitchen

  • Bamboo floors

  • Full basement

  • Massive library

Living room
Living room Rob Densmore

The home was featured on the popular real estate Facebook page and Twitter account, Zillow Gone Wild, and people were immediately sold.

“A pool and a library? I’d never have to leave the house,” one person wrote on Facebook.

“The 2 dream things I want in a home! I love to read (I want a Beauty & the Beast type library) and I am a former competitive swimmer. This is an awesome home!” another said.

Bedroom
Bedroom Rob Densmore

“That, my friends, is a bargain. Love it,” someone gushed.

Need me this,” one person said on Twitter.

Kitchen
Kitchen Rob Densmore

Whoever owns this house is someone I think I’d get along with very well,” another noted.

This is definitely a professor’s house,” someone observed.

Exterior
Exterior Rob Densmore

The listing is held by James Peterworth of Kentucky Select Properties.

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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