News Summary
Delong Manor, the largest home in Lexington, has been sold for $9.3 million after significant price reductions from its original $14.5 million. This luxurious estate features 28,000 square feet of living space, including 10 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms on an expansive 11-acre property. The sale comes amid a forecasted heat wave with high humidity impacting the region, prompting health officials to issue warnings and extend local heat plans. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions as they adapt to the uncomfortable weather conditions.
Lexington – The historic Delong Manor, once the largest home in Lexington, has been sold for $9.3 million after an extensive listing period that saw the price drop significantly from its original $14.5 million in early 2024. The sale was finalized in July following a substantial reduction of $4 million in late May, which brought the list price down to $10.5 million.
Built in 2001, Delong Manor is inspired by a 17th-century English country estate and features approximately 28,000 square feet of living space. The impressive structure includes 50 rooms, with 10 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms, all situated on an expansive 11-acre property. Among its striking amenities are a 70-foot swimming pool, two pool houses, a custom pergola surrounded by wisteria, a croquet garden, and a tennis court. Additional highlights of the estate comprise a library, a bar room, an elevator, a fitness room, a gaming space, a craft room, and an 8-car garage…