1824 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40204 | MLS# 1670508

Description

Rare opportunity to live in a contemporary masterpiece! Centrally located on Fredrick Law Olmsted’s Eastern Parkway, in very close proximity to restaurants, coffee shops, and Cherokee Park; walk score 93/100; bike score 68/100. The 2010 American Institute of Architects Honor Award winning home.
Approaching the home, you’ll notice the recently refreshed landscape complementing the surrounding mature trees.
On your tour note this home’s many architectural features: large primary windows for an abundance of natural light; strategically placed secondary windows to complement the large primary windows; random width solid oak hardwood floors; the floating stairs along the brick curtain wall stretching from basement to rooftop; and exposed wall trusses giving an industrial flare to this modern home.
The home features a totally open floor plan with a welcoming foyer including a first-floor office, bedroom, and full bathroom with floods of natural light and built-in custom cabinetry by Poggenpohl. Scenic views of Eastern Parkway make working or lounging at home an experience.
As you ascend the floating stairs you arrive at the second-floor great room. This space features a Juliet balcony that’s perfect for that morning cup of coffee! The brick curtain wall includes a sleek gas fireplace.
The kitchen was designed by Jorge Pensi and manufactured by Poggenpohl luxury kitchens in Germany. Poggenpohl is the oldest kitchen brand in the world. The appliances include SubZero refrigerator and Miele dishwasher. The oven, microwave, and cooktop are the highly desirable Wolf brand. Tom Dixon lighting adds a cool reflection of space in the great room and kitchen.
A two-car steel carport with outside roof-top deck space, allows for outdoor guest entertainment or just relaxation with your favorite wine.
The primary suite, that runs the entire third-floor, includes built-in book cases and a huge walk-in closet with laundry hookups. All bathroom cabinetry is by Duravit. The soaking tub and the commodes were designed by Philippe Stark. Most plumbing fixtures are by Grohe. The primary shower tile is from Porcelanosa.
Recently upgraded and improved in 2022, the theater room boasts new sleek paint design with state of the art equipment including:
Professionally designed theater system from Crawford Entertainment.
133″ Screen with a velvet wrapped frame.
Epson LS12000 Pro Cinema 4K Laser Projector
Control4 Automation controller with SR260 remote
13 in wall speakers with a built in subwoofer. Also prewired for an additional independently powered subwoofer.
VPN router and Network switch to allow successful communication of the theater equipment via app on your smartphone.
The projector/screen and media equipment remain in the theater room.
In addition to the state of the art theater system, the home is wired for sound on the upper 3 floors!
The Rinnai tankless water heater (upgraded in July 2023) never runs out of water and services the PEX manifold plumbing system.
The Flo by Moen system notifies you of any plumbing leaks and notifies you by phone call or App notification. It also has the ability to automatically (or remotely via the App on your smartphone) turn off your water main if a leak is detected.
There are 2 electric panels designed for a backup generator (not provided) for power outages.
The home is also wired with a Tesla electric car charger.
There are two dual fuel HVAC systems and the entire home is spray foam insulated including the basement creating a very efficiently conditioned home.
This home is not only an architectural gem, IT IS A WORK OF ART! This is your chance to live in the arts.