Just 40 minutes from downtown Louisville, the Shelbyville property known as Briar Rose Estate offers a peaceful escape that feels far removed from city life. Set across 50 acres of rolling hills, the estate features a pool, guest house, and a serene atmosphere.
“It’s neat, fun, peaceful, (and) inspiring,” said Matt Case, who co-owns the property with his sister, Madison. The siblings, part of the third-generation Case family, transformed the once-neglected manor into a luxurious retreat.
Family-fueled revival
The name Briar Rose was given by James Burwell, who handled many renovations in the 1970s and 1980s.
“There were a bunch of briar patches and roses,” Matt explained, noting the home was originally built in 1841 and once covered nearly 300 acres…