This story originally appeared in the Sept. 8 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here.
Each week, LINK nky finds homes for sale across the region that are notable for their price, features, location or all three. Here are the homes we featured in the Sept. 8 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader.
Boone County
Address: 6545 Emerald Drive, Burlington
Price: $599,900
Bedrooms: Four
Bathrooms: Four
Square feet: Not listed
School district: Boone County Public Schools
County: Boone
Special features: This Cape Cod-style home rests on 5 acres of peaceful property that offers serene views of nature. Inside is a first-floor primary suite with an en suite bathroom, and upstairs there are three bedrooms with three full baths. In the kitchen are quartz countertops and plenty of work surfaces, and nearby is a den where the family can gather around the fireplace. Outside is a hot tub, in-ground pool, spaces for entertaining guests and plenty of untouched acreage to enjoy.
Campbell County
Address: 503 E. Fourth St., Newport
Price: $1.2 million
Bedrooms: Five
Bathrooms: Four
Square feet: 4,837
School district: Newport Independent Schools
County: Campbell
Special features: Built in 1890, this historic J. Wichman house located in the Mansion Hill district in Newport is full of warm wood tones and intricate details. The dining room features stained glass, and the kitchen nearby is outfitted with high-end appliances and marble countertops. The primary suite’s layout connects with the home’s turret, which makes this Newport home look like a castle.
Kenton County
Address: 1026 Gateway Drive, Covington
Price: $1.15 million
Bedrooms: Three
Bathrooms: Four
Square feet: Not listed
School district: Covington Independent Schools
County: Kenton
Special features: This updated custom ranch in Park Hills offers a first-floor primary bedroom, two full bathrooms and two half-bathrooms, as well as a finished basement with a wet bar. Outside is a deck with walkout access and a fireplace. The home also has an elevator, making it wheelchair-friendly. The main living space has exposed beams, and the kitchen has a central island with space for a breakfast bar for convenient dining.