We live the turrets on this house for sale at 1446 Cherokee Rd. | Photo by Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty
With over 2,000 active home listings on the market in Derby City, it can be hard to find the one with that special something that sets it apart from the rest. Luckily, we’ve done some digging and found a few gems that break the mold of a cookie-cutter home and have a personality all their own.
Newly updated, this two-bedroom, one-bath house features all the eye-catching elements of a Spanish-style home: barrel roof tiles, smooth stucco, arches and curves + warm earth tones. There’s no shortage of colorful accent tiles either — the porch, patio, fireplace, and bathroom all feature different designs.
On this 7,405-sqft lot you’ll get not one house, but two. Located across from Cherokee Park, the facade of this contemporary-style property sets it apart from the rest of the Cherokee Road homes. It mixes sharp angles with the smooth curves of three turret rooms, which also have glass ceilings.
The main house has three bedrooms and baths + the kitchen features a giant, floor-to-ceiling window made of 25 smaller windows.
The carriage house, located behind the in-ground pool, has a 450-sqft studio-style apartment with a kitchen and laundry.
Situated on two acres of land between Anchorage and Pewee Valley, this 2,890-sqft house has a wrap around porch, original hardwood floors, and exposed beams. However, the DIY magazine page wallpaper in the bathroom is a one-of-a-kind feature.
Events
Monday, Jan. 8
Music Video Mondays | Monday, Jan. 8 | 3-10 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville, 642 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Request your favorite music videos will sipping on half-priced pints.
Tuesday, Jan. 9
The Parklands Walking Club | Tuesday, Jan. 9 | 8:30 a.m. | Ben Stout House, 8636 Turkey Run Pkwy., Louisville | Free | Join a park ranger for a 1.2-mile walk on the Boone’s Bottom Trail — no registration required.
Trail Tuesday | Tuesday, Jan. 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Against the Grain Public House (Downtown), 401 E. Main St., Louisville | Free | Check out Louisville’s first brewer-owned and operated brewery + play trivia with other beer nerds.
Wednesday, Jan. 10
“THE BUNCO SQUAD!” | Wednesday, Jan. 10- Sunday, Jan. 14 | 6 p.m. | Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville | $37-$51 | See this new comedy about eight women who try to solve the world’s problems while playing dice.
Thursday, Jan. 11
PJ’s and Cookie Decorating PAWty Plus Cats | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Purrfect Day Cat Cafe Louisville, 1741 Bardstown Rd., Louisville | $30 | Dress in your pajamas to decorate six kitty-shaped cookies + play with rescue cats following the class.
Friday, Jan. 12
Gimme Gimme Disco | Friday, Jan. 12 | 8 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $15-$18 | Digging the dance queen during this ABBA-inspired dance party.
Saturday, Jan. 13
Intro to Weaving Class | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 12:30 p.m. | The Little Loomhouse, 328 Kenwood Hill Rd., Louisville | $30 | This class is designed for ages 13+ looking to get a working knowledge of this textile art.
Sunday, Jan. 14
Movement in the Atrium | Sunday, Jan. 14 | 12-1 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | Free | Bring your own mat to this low-impact pilates class inside the art museum.
In just over four hours, you could be exploring Phoenix, AZ. | Photo by Kylie Miller
In our opinion, you should always have a vacation booked on your calendar. If you don’t already have a trip in the works, we’ve got some ideas to help you escape the cold this winter.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) offers a range of low-fare options headed to warmer weather, including:
Las Vegas, NV
Phoenix, AZ
Charleston, SC
10 airports across Florida (think: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Miami)
Fun fact: SDF averages over a dozen departures to sunny destinations daily.
$4.95 million. That’s how much money University Housing Partners (UHP) paid for 45 units inside the Reynolds Lofts near UofL — and the infamous “can opener” bridge. UHP intends to turn a few of the units into short-term rentals because they’re located near top destinations, like Churchill Downs. (Louisville Business First)
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For the 2023 calendar year, Metro’s Clean Collaborative crews removed 15,680 bags of litter, 946 tires, and 5,230 other items from 5,554.56 curb miles, which is about the same distance as driving to L.A. — and back. Stay updated on their work.
Outdoors
Life’s a garden, dig it. A new year-long gardening program series launches this month at the library. Presented by the Jefferson County Master Gardener Association, free classes will be held at various locations and times + cover season-specific topics. January’s topics include milk jug germination and vegetable garden planning.
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Looking for your new favorite water bottle? The Owala Travel Tumbler combines the best of Stanley’s viral tumbler with Owala’s smart design. We’re liking color “Bunny Hop.”*
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Meet your legislators
Meet Kentucky’s elected officials in-person at the library
Café “LOUIE” stands for Louisvillians: Organized, United, Informed, and Engaged. | Photo by Café LOUIE
Have a burning question or suggestion for Kentucky’s legislators?Café LOUIE is here to give your voice a mic and your thoughts a stage at its monthly meetings with elected officials.
Fom January to March, the meetings are held 9-10 a.m. at different library locations — see the 2024 schedule below.
Community members can grab a cup of Heine Brothers coffee and ask questions to a cast of rotating officials, including Kentucky State Senate members, Kentucky House Representatives, Metro Councilpersons, and mayors. A trained facilitator will direct + moderate the discussion.
The case of the missing Big Boys remains unsolved, but these two miniature versions of the Frisch’s mascot have shown up at Fat Rabbit Thrift & Vintage. The pair of checkered-overall relics are 1970s Big Boy coin banks and are priced at $15 each.
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