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Presenting Westview Farms
One of The Bluegrass Region's most beautiful address
Call Cindy Simmons today for a showing and to tour the grounds.
859-332-7500 --- or --- 888-2-KY-LAND
more info on this farm at www.KYLandSales.com
Westview Farms - Hwy 68 West Perryville, KY 40468 - 68 is Kentucky's version of Rt 66, many quaint towns and byways. It runs diagonally across the entire state.
Where is that? Scroll down - I have included lots of info about the area.
Call Cindy Simmons today for a showing and to tour the grounds.
859-332-7500 --- or --- 888-2-KY-LAND
we always see Canada geese, Bobwhite Quail, Deer and wild Turkeys at the Farm
Phyllis Rasnick, Broker - Action Home Sales 
• we are members of the Better Business Bureau and Boyle County Chamber and Taylor County Chamber of Commerce •
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3 miles down the road is Perryville, KY. Perryville has two stop lights, two convenience stores (with hot breakfast, lunch and dinners), Jimmie's Barber shop, two banks, an antiques shop and a few churches. It is Mayberry, RFD without a doubt.
Lots of history buffs know about Perryville's Civil War history - read more at Perryville dot net
Perryville Civil War Re-enactment and Commemoration Weekend - October 8-9, 2005
On October 8, 1862, the Civil War Battle of Perryville raged near the town of Perryville, Kentucky. After five hours of fighting, more than 7,500 soldiers were killed. Cannonballs and bullets struck local homes and nearly every building and barn served as a hospital for the suffering troops.
Drawings and signatures of wounded soldiers remain on local walls. This battle was the South's final attempt to hold Kentucky for the Confederacy and was the largest fight on Kentucky soil.
Each year, on the weekend close to the actual battle, the Perryville Re-enactment and Commemoration Weekend is held at the Perryville Battlefield.
The re-enactment events are held on 600 acres of pristine Battlefield site, as well as in the historic town of Perryville, where Merchants Row stands much as it did in 1862 when the Confederate and Union armies clashed on October 8. For more information about Perryville and the Civil War Battle of 1862 check out the web site of Perryville dot net.
Perryville is a quaint little town featured in Country and Western Music Video "My Town" by MontgomeryGentry, great song, great video, great group - great town - I guess that's why Eddie Montgomery lives here.
Then another 10 miles or so is Danville, the place where we shop, go to restaurants, arts, medical, etc
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Danville, KY
This area still holds on to the small town values that make it a great place to raise a family, have a business or live economically in retirement. Danville, our shopping town just a few minutes away is also home to one of Kentucky's best colleges, Centre College. Centre is home to NortonCenterForTheArts and hosts the site of The Great American Brass Band Festival (GABBF), an annual event that alone draws over 50,000 people each year. Panasonic, Caterpillar, Hobart, R.R. Donnelly (one of the largest printers in the world), American Greetings, and Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center are just a few of the companies that have chosen to do business in Danville. Go to Danville-KY to learn more about the Danville. Go to KYLandSales to find out more about the Wilderness Trace Region.
This is one of Centre College's buildings
and Norton Center for the Arts
we get all the world-class shows here like Bowfire, Cats, Steve Terrell, MoMix, etc, etc
Norton Center is a lot of fun - we go to dinner at our favorite restaurant in town (TwoRoadsCafe - they also have a website), walk to the show and in 15 minutes, we are back home sitting on the porch.
here, we enjoy life at a more leisurely pace -
The Great American Brass Band Festival is a hoot - we get 50,000-55,000 people to come to our little college town of Danville for a week every June. This is a can't miss event - bands playing in the streets, parades, balloon race, fireworks and "the picnic". This is Norman Rockwell alive!
FAQs: How far away is civilization?
we are within one days drive of 75% of the US population. Hard to imagine, but true.
Danville, Kentucky is in the heart of it all.
and with no traffic jams. 10 miles usually means 10 minutes.
Westview Farms is amongst rolling bluegrass. With thousands of square miles of rolling, Kentucky bluegrass around you, you are still less than 13 miles to: a Wal-Mart Super Center, 4 plex theatre and an 8 plex theatre, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Country Hearth Motel, Best Western, 2 Chinese Restaurants, one Chinese Jumbo Buffet, Western Sizzlin’, Reno’s Texas Steakhouse, McDonalds, Dairy Queen, Kroger Super Center (supermarket), Super Kmart, 135,000 square foot Lowe’s (Like Home Depot), Cracker Barrel, Long John Silvers, Wendy’s, Popeye’s Chicken, Four Banks, Taco Bell, 2 Pizza Huts, Applebee’s, Captain D’s, a BlockBuster, two Mexican restaurants, Shoney’s, a Med Center, a Doctor’s Park, more...
Lake Herrington is just on the other side of Danville - great place to boat, jet-ski, fish, waterski, etc - the lake is 32 miles long and just 15 minutes away, not a bad deal!
Back to the main intersecation of Danville - ...two car washes, coffee houses with entertainment and wireless hi-speed, Huddle House (like Waffle House), a Honda Motorcycle/4 wheeler dealer, a Chicago-style BBQ shack - Yum!, a Mazda dealership, Sam Goody, Tractor Supply (like a huge Southern States/Agway-type store), GNC, two book/magazine stores, two Hallmark stores, GoodWill, two Jewelry stores, two clothing stores, a shoe store, JCPenney, three hair-styling places, Office Depot, mini-storage, Pool/Spa supply store, Pack and Ship Center, Carpet outlet, Krystal Burger (White Castle of the South), Laundromats, Wendy’s, Subway, Florist, a brand new O'Charley's and we are promised a Red Lobster soon. This is just what is available at that “main” intersection. There is other shopping within another mile or two in several different directions that have a Convention Center, Hotels, restaurants, a Day Spa - RumiSpa, etc. Go to http://www.KYLandSales.com/ for more info on the area.
Plus we're close to a couple nice lakes Lake Herrington (15 minutes) and Lake Cumberland (one hr)
How big is Danville?
Danville is approximately 20,000 people. It is also a hub to 19 counties, drawing in many tens of thousands to shop, dine and for our services, such as our medical facilities and colleges. Centre dot edu - for one. Go to www.KYLandSales.com for more info on the area. See why Time Magazine has featured Danville / Boyle County, Kentucky, as one of the successful small towns in America! Outdoor recreation, historical attractions, antique shopping, quaint restaurants and charming bed-and-breakfasts await you in Danville/ Boyle County.
Lexington's Civic Center at Triangle Park -
How far is Lexington and Louisville?
Lexington - KY's favorite city is just 35 miles = 40-45 minutes; Louisville is 70 miles = 1 1/4 hrs. Lexington is sprawling south towards Danville. There are a number of shopping opportunities closer than “downtown” Lexington. Several in Nicholasville, just twenty minutes away. If you can’t find it in Danville (rare), Lexington/Nicholasville has everything.
(photos by JeffRogers and DanDry)
Back to the Danville/Perryville area
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How is the cost of living in the Danville / central Kentucky area?
Cost of living is, what I consider, some of the lowest in the country. Groceries are similar to most parts of the country as is gasoline, etc. However, for most people taxes and insurance are some of their greatest expenses. Property tax rates are approximately .0089– example a new home on a few acres worth $100,000 – taxes are $890 per year. Insurance companies vary, but we have some of the lowest insurance rates in the country. Electric is another great deal here. We have two different electricity providers – depending on area – it is either 3.9 cents or 5.2 cents per kWh (2004 rates).
Are there opportunities in the area?
There are many opportunities here. There are not enough services for the population that we have. A lot of people like to work at the college, factories or hospital here because of the benefits. Which leaves a huge opportunity for businesses. Jobs - pay may be lower here compared to NY or CA, but expenses are way lower. I personally think the lifestyle is far better here. Ours is. Without exorbitant expenses, you are given many freedoms and opportunities to spend this extra cash on yourself.
What are the costs of building a new house?
You can build a new brick ranch with a full walk-out basement here for approximately $75. per square foot. That will give you an idea of how reasonable it would be to build. There are many variables with this estimate such as; how long is your driveway? Jacuzzi tubs in every bathroom? Tile floors, hardwood or carpet? Full walk-out basement or slab / crawl space.
We talk about costs of living, but quality of life is more important to us here. The Bluegrass region has spectacular landscape and scenery and we are close to great antique shopping, all of historic bourbon distilleries, several wineries and several cities. There is always a day trip or weekend trip to enjoy.
images courtesy of TalonWinery
and of course there's the Bourbon distilleries!
Are there any restrictions for Horses or Cattle?
Of course not! We are in Horse and Cattle country here and a lot of people who live in the country will have a horse to ride, cow to raise, a few chickens, etc. You can have animals if you desire.
How are the schools in the area?
Our local scholastic program has one of the top rankings in the state and can be compared to any school system in the country. We have many people who move to the area and do this comparison and they are satisfied to impressed.
Boyle County High's Football program has something to be proud of. They have only lost two games in the past four years. According to statistics, that makes the Boyle County's football team, the best high-school football team in national history. There will be a lot of offers of scholarships coming our way. For more info http://www.boyle.k12.ky.us/ Also see http://apps.kde.state.ky.us/report_card/ for all schools report card.
A lot of people ask us about the area weather. Originally from the NorthEast, I think this is a weather bargain. All four seasons, none too harsh or long. I often get asked if we have snow. Sometimes yes, some years no. When we do get snow, it is usually 2" or 3", 2 or 3 times a year and it lasts for 2 or 3 days. That is a fair answer. No hurricanes, no crazy weather like that.
You can see below the 4 inches +/- per month average of rain that usually comes in short bursts, then the sun comes out. With plenty of water and abundant sunshine - it is no wonder how we keep these rolling, bluegrass fields so lush and green.
here is a plat of Westview Farms
the "flag" lot's driveways are not right of ways, they are your deeded property - you are free to tree-line the avenue, fence it, install entry gates, etc, etc.
Tract 1 - 3.240 acres - $27,900
Tract 2 - 2.773 acres - $24,900
Tract 3 - 8.198 acres - $56,900
Tract 4 - 7.298 acres - $52,900
Tract 5 - 3.690 acres - $34,900
Tract 6 - 4.219 acres - $34,900
Tract 7 - 1.434 acres - $19,900
these are approximate tract locations - the actual boundary pins are in the ground, call for more info and specifics.
What about Financing?
A lot of our clients first call their local bank. Most banks do not lend out of state - that just makes sense, right?
Good financing is easily available here. With decent credit, you can get 15% down, 30 yr fixed at a rate of 6.5% right now (8-05). There are tons of lenders right here in Danville who lend on farmland like Ag Credit, National City, Farmers Bank, Heritage Community, etc, etc. When I personally borrow money for farmland, I use Farm Credit Services in Danville - 859.236.1113. They have been good to work with and their closing costs are low. They have a website, it is e-farmcredit.
I am sure you will have a few more questions. Call me, I am glad to help, Cindy Simmons 859-332-7500
Call today and own a piece of some of the most beautiful land on the planet - Westview Farms, Perryville, KY
Land sells quickly and when its gone, its gone. Start a Legacy, own a piece of the Bluegrass.
We just had guests in from out of state and we were driving them around the area - they said "Wow, this looks like Ireland or Provence - stone walls, rolling hills, everything green." That is quite a compliment to us here, we think it is beautiful too.
Phyllis Rasnick, Broker - Action Home Sales
we are members of the Better Business Bureau and Boyle County Chamber and Taylor County Chamber of Commerce
Call Cindy Simmons today for a showing and to tour the grounds.
859-332-7500 --- or --- 888-2-KY-LAND
• all information contained herein is believed to be accurate, but is not guaranteed •