This story originally appeared in the Sept. 15 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. 15 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader.
Boone County
Address: 10842 Secretariat Run, Union
Price: $489,000
Bedrooms: Four
Bathrooms: Four
Square feet: 2,160
School district: Boone County Public Schools
Special features: Built in 1999, this home has just one previous owner. The rooms are spacious yet warm and inviting, with an open-concept floor plan in the kitchen and living area. The U-shaped kitchen has a central island prep station, and it opens up to a den with a fireplace and mantle. Just off the living room are French doors that open to the perfect office space, which could also be used as a playroom for children, or guest space. A separate laundry room has counter space and hanging cabinets for storage. Upstairs are spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, and the primary suite has a large soaking tub. The basement is finished for a third floor or living space, perfect for a cozy home theater.
Campbell County
Address: 749 Johns Hill Road, Wilder
Price: $1.17 million
Bedrooms: Four
Bathrooms: Four
Square feet: Not listed
School district: Campbell County Public Schools
Special features: The outdoor amenities are the main attraction of this French country-style home. The property was once a dairy farm but has since been transformed into a quiet oasis with heirloom fruit trees. The backyard has a large garden fenced and graveled in, with raised garden beds to keep out weeds and snacking critters. Children can enjoy a large and well-maintained playset in the fenced-in yard, as well. Inside is a four-season sunroom with a handsome stone fireplace, as well as large bedrooms, bathrooms, hardwood floors, open-concept floor plans in the living spaces and large windows for natural light.
Kenton County
Address: 818 Greer St., Covington
Price: $555,000
Bedrooms: Two
Bathrooms: Three
Square feet: 2,256
School district: Covington Independent Schools
County: Kenton
Special features: This townhome in downtown Covington is located in Mainstrasse Village, so guests can simply walk out the front door to enjoy all the unique experiences the city has to offer. The home has one studio unit and two one-bedroom units, making it ideal for an investment property or a family that enjoys privacy. Though the home has plenty of updates, its historic brick has been maintained and can be seen in the tastefully exposed brick on some of the interior walls.