Lexington, Ky. – For over 200 years, 220 Market Street has adorned Gratz Park. Now, this Federal-style masterpiece, as famous for its Instagrammable hue as its 1816 heritage, is entering a new chapter.
With a legacy of notable Lexingtonians owning and caring for this property over the centuries, this most recent sale of the “Peter Paul House” marks a new era of stewardship for a property that anchors the very heart of Lexington’s historic footprint. Christie’s International Real Estate Bluegrass represented both buyer and seller on the sale of this home.
"Representing a property like the Peter Paul House is about more than matching a buyer to a home; it is about honoring a 200-year-old legacy," said listing agents Rusty Underwood and Rachel Underwood. "This home is a vital thread in the Gratz Park tapestry, and we are proud to have facilitated a transition that ensures its history lives on."
Every Home Has a Story
Named for its original builder, Peter Paul II, a stonecutter from England, and later renovated by the architectural historian Clay Lancaster, the property’s story extends beyond its walls and into the lush greenery of its private courtyard. Here, a majestic ginkgo tree, believed to be planted by Henry Clay, continues to cast its golden shadow, weaving the home’s legacy into the literal roots of Kentucky’s heritage.
Preserving the Streetscape
As a visual anchor of the Gratz Park streetscape, the Peter Paul House has long been a subject of fascination for photographers and historians alike. This recent sale ensures that this masterpiece remains a celebrated focal point of the historic street.
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For more information, please contact:
Rusty Underwood
Owner, CEO, Realtor®
Christie’s International Real Estate Bluegrass
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859-312-8747
Ashley Swift
Marketing Director
Christie’s International Real Estate Bluegrass
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859-514-5414
