This impressive century home in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has been completely remodeled, blending historic significance with modern amenities just blocks from WKU. Featuring a classic American farmhouse architectural style with a covered front and back porch, the residence highlights a spacious, open main level and contemporary design elements. The property includes two master suites, a bonus room, a large utility and mud room, and an expansive 6-car garage. Recent renovations have refreshed the house for updated living while maintaining its character. Listed at $1,399,900, the plot area and total square footage are not specified, but the scale and features suggest generous space. The seller is a licensed Kentucky real estate agent, offering a unique and substantial home in the heart of town.
Entry Staircase
Open entry area featuring a modern black door with frosted glass panels and an adjacent staircase leading to the upper floor. Natural light pours in through a large, double-hung window on the left, accentuating the medium brown hardwood floors. The walls and ceiling are in the process of being finished, with visible drywall patches and seams. Neutral beige paint has been applied, and the white baseboards and window trim provide a crisp contrast. The staircase has clean white risers and dark wood treads, complemented by a simple black metal railing. The layout is open with clear sightlines to the adjacent hallway.
Living Room Fireplace
A spacious living room with high, vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light, thanks to large upper transom windows and two side windows on an exterior wall. The focal point is a central stone fireplace flanked by built-in white cabinetry and open shelving, which offers ample storage and display space. The walls are painted in a soft neutral tone and currently show patching from recent repairs. The flooring is a dark, rich wood, contributing a warm and contemporary feel. The architectural details feature crown molding and clean, modern trim, suggesting a blend of classic and updated aesthetics.
Kitchen Cabinetry
A spacious kitchen featuring an abundance of dark cabinetry with brass hardware, providing a bold contrast against the pale neutral walls and ceiling. The large central island, topped with a light-colored stone countertop, serves as a focal point, offering ample workspace and informal seating. Hardwood floors in a rich brown shade add warmth, while wide windows along one wall flood the room with natural light, enhancing the inviting, airy feel. The kitchen layout is open and functional, with extensive upper and lower cabinets delivering significant storage options. Modern and elegant, the space balances function with contemporary style.
Living Room Renovation
A spacious living room undergoing renovation with high, gently sloped ceilings and abundant natural light streaming in from three large, evenly spaced windows along one wall. The walls are painted a warm cream color and show signs of fresh drywall work with visible patches. Wide white baseboards and crown molding add classic architectural interest. The deep brown wood floors anchor the room and contrast with the lighter walls. In one corner, an unfinished white built-in shelving unit offers storage space, while construction supplies, including lumber, paint cans, and tools, are scattered around. An open doorway leads to another room, possibly an office.
Kitchen Island
A spacious, modern kitchen with dark cabinetry and striking gold hardware extends along the walls, creating a bold contrast to the light countertops and island. The centerpiece is a large, rectangular island topped with white marble veined with grey, featuring an integrated sink. Recessed ceiling lights illuminate the room, and the warm brown hardwood floors add depth to the space. Natural light pours in through a bank of double-hung windows, casting soft light on the neutral beige walls, which show some signs of recent renovation. Minimal furnishings and some construction materials keep the focus on the crisp, contemporary design elements.
Kitchen Cabinetry
An expansive kitchen featuring dark, nearly black cabinetry lining two walls, creating a modern, dramatic contrast against the pale, unfinished walls and ceiling. The large center island echoes the cabinetry in color and features paneled details, topped with a light countertop that enhances brightness. Brass handles and fixtures add a touch of sophistication. Wide plank, warm brown hardwood flooring grounds the space, while several oversized windows along one wall flood the kitchen with natural light. Recessed ceiling lights offer even, ample illumination, contributing to a clean, contemporary look in this evolving but stylish environment.
Laundry Room Cabinets
This space features a sleek, modern laundry room with large, glossy white marble-look floor tiles adorned with subtle veins of grey and tan. Along the left wall are two deep blue built-in cabinet units with gold hardware, separated by an empty section likely intended for appliances such as a washer and dryer. Above the cabinets, white horizontal shiplap paneling adds a touch of farmhouse charm, while the walls are a soft beige partially prepped for paint. At the back, a tall black cabinet stands beside a doorway trimmed in marble-patterned tile, suggesting easy access to a utility or storage area.
Bedroom Entrance
Spacious bedroom with dark wooden floors and light beige walls, giving a clean, modern aesthetic. Two black double doors framed with white trim sit in the center of the main wall, offering a touch of contrast and formality. To the right, an open doorway leads to a bright en suite bathroom featuring white marble-like tile and a bathtub with a shower. The ceiling is high with subtle recessed detailing, amplifying the sense of space. The room is unfurnished, except for a cloth on the floor, and natural light brightens the room from a source outside the frame.
Mudroom Storage
A functional space featuring built-in wooden cabinetry in a natural finish, extending from the floor to above head height, with matte black handles providing contrast. Beneath the wall-mounted cabinets, a small marble-look countertop is paired with lower cupboards on the left, while a wooden bench with drawers sits at center, likely intended for seating and storage. An open cubby to the right provides space for hanging coats or other items. Neutral beige walls and wide-plank, dark-stained wood flooring create a warm and practical atmosphere, blending rustic charm with modern organization for daily entry and exit routines.
Pantry Entryway
A transitional space with a tall, double-door wooden pantry cabinet featuring dark metal handles set against light beige walls. The flooring is a rich, dark wood adding warmth and contrast to the neutral palette. White-trimmed door frames surround a wide doorway that opens into another room, where a kitchen island with striking dark cabinetry and cross-bracing detailing can be seen in the background. The room is illuminated by recessed ceiling lights. Subtle wall patches indicate recent touch-ups or renovations, contributing to a sense of freshness and ongoing restoration.
Bathroom Layout
A spacious bathroom features a walk-in shower with white marble tiles accented by gray veining, continuing seamlessly onto the floor. The shower has a low entry step and a small built-in bench, while the adjacent wall holds a white vanity with multiple drawers and cabinet doors, providing ample storage. Light taupe walls add warmth, complemented by wide white baseboards and elegant door trim. A large open doorway leads to an adjoining area with a similar marble floor, suggesting a luxurious, cohesive design throughout the space. Minimalist, clean lines and neutral tones create a sense of calm and modernity.
Walk-In Closet
Spacious walk-in closet with a modern, clean look. The floor features large, glossy porcelain tiles with dramatic beige and taupe marble-like veining. Along one wall are four open closet sections, each framed in white wood with sleek brass hanging rods, providing ample storage for clothing. The ceiling is fitted with recessed lighting, casting a bright, even illumination throughout the space. The walls are painted a soft taupe, complementing both the tile and the closet units. Overall, the area feels luxurious yet functional, blending classic style with contemporary finishes for an upscale dressing area.
Closet Storage Area
A small, enclosed space featuring built-in white bookshelves with several evenly spaced shelves, ideal for storage or organization. The floor is covered in glossy large-format marble tiles with elegant gray and gold veining, contributing to a clean, upscale feel. Walls are painted a soft beige, with wide white baseboards adding definition at the floor. To the left stands a dark, paneled door leaning against the wall. Around the corner, a set of white drawers with brass handles and a contrasting black countertop nestles below floating dark wood shelves, providing additional organizational options in this functional nook.
Basement Flooring
A spacious rectangular room with a low ceiling, finished basement style, featuring medium-toned, wide plank hardwood flooring stretching across the entire space. Walls are painted a light beige and bordered with crisp white baseboards, adding a clean, modern touch. Numerous recessed ceiling lights provide bright, even illumination throughout the room, while ceiling vents and outlets along the walls hint at readiness for media or entertainment purposes. The room feels open, uncluttered, and versatile, with a neutral color palette that invites flexible usage, serving well as a recreation room, home theater, or large multipurpose space in the house.
Bedroom Corner
This room features large, double-hung windows that allow abundant natural light to flood the space, casting long shadows across the simple, taupe-colored walls. The wood flooring is a deep, rich brown, adding warmth and contrast to the neutral tones of the wall paint. Baseboards and window trim are crisp white, contributing a clean, modern touch to the classic feel of the space. The room is unfurnished, highlighting its spaciousness and versatility. Sunlight streaming through the windows enhances the inviting atmosphere, while the absence of ceiling fixtures suggests a minimalist, unfinished elegance ideal for personal customization.
Mudroom Storage
A spacious mudroom is shown with a built-in wooden storage unit occupying one wall. The unit features a bench for sitting, a row of cubbies beneath the bench, and upper cabinets for extra storage. Four black hooks are installed on the panel above the bench, ideal for hanging coats or bags. The cabinetry has a natural wood finish, adding warmth to the room. The mudroom walls are painted in a soft beige color, complemented by white trim around the black door. The flooring is a dark wood that grounds the space with richness and durability, while unfinished drywall patches hint at ongoing renovations.
Spacious Garage
A large unfinished garage with gray concrete floors and white drywall panels partially patched and awaiting paint. Natural light pours in from multiple windows, creating defined sunbeams on the floor. The ceiling is high, featuring several long metal tracks and openers for automatic garage doors. Scattered construction supplies, ladders, paint cans, and boxes occupy corners and one side, indicating ongoing work. At the far wall, there’s a small staircase leading upwards, possibly to a loft or additional storage. Two exterior doors are present, painted black for contrast. The overall atmosphere is utilitarian, bright, and full of potential for customization.
Front Exterior
A modern, two-story American home features a striking black-and-white color palette with clean, crisp lines. The expansive front lawn is bordered by a curving asphalt driveway that circles in front of the entryway for convenient access. The structure combines traditional and contemporary elements, with symmetrical windows, a deeply pitched roof, and a covered porch extending across the front. On the right, a triple-car garage is seamlessly integrated into the home’s design. The landscaping is minimal but well-kept, with low, tidy plantings along the foundation. The setting is open, with mature trees and distant buildings dotting the flat landscape.
Back Patio Area
A wide, open backyard patio framed by a U-shaped section of the house, featuring white painted brick walls and black trim, columns, and roof edging for a striking contrast. The patio floor is poured concrete, extending the full length of the covered area, making it ideal for outdoor seating or dining. Several large rectangular windows and a glass back door allow plenty of natural light into the home. The roof features multiple gables, adding architectural interest, while an air conditioning unit sits unobtrusively to one side. The yard directly adjoining the patio is mostly bare soil and sparse grass.
Back Patio
A spacious backyard patio area bordered by a white brick exterior and dark trim accents. The patio is covered by a wide, black-roofed overhang supported by four thick, square black columns. The layout forms an L-shape, creating a sheltered walkway and outdoor living space. Large windows and a glass-paned back door provide ample light and views to the yard, complemented by subtle architectural touches such as vertical siding on one wall and a visible chimney. The color scheme contrasts crisp white walls with bold black highlights, imbuing the space with a clean, modern yet classic aesthetic.
Bathroom Cabinetry
A section of a modern bathroom featuring sleek black cabinetry with gold handles stands out against polished, large-format white tiles with subtle tan veining on the floor and walls. The cabinetry is tall and elegant, with a matching set of drawers to the left, each accented by slender gold pulls for a touch of luxury. To the right, a walk-in shower is lined with coordinating white and beige-veined porcelain tiles, creating a cohesive and contemporary look. The overall palette combines dramatic black, radiant white, and warm gold, resulting in a clean, upscale aesthetic.
Listing Agent: Jason Mills of Keller Williams First Choice R via Zillow
