SUMMARY: This one-of-a-kind property offers almost unlimited possibilities. With a large, newly built and furnished house on the hilltop offering breathtaking views, and a completely renovated farmhouse adjacent to a year-round large creek, you can use this property for your own private retreat with guesthouse, or a multi-family estate, or a company retreat, or a combination of hunting and fishing and farming, all in a very natural, remote Kentucky environment - peace, quiet, refuge, nature, hunting, fishing, hiking, ATV recreation, animals, farming, and equine care. Come live your dream in the country on 124 special Kentucky acres just outside the small, peaceful community of Summer Shade. A new 3,000 sq ft house has been built on the hilltop with breathtaking views. It features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on two floors and a two-car garage. The farmhouse situated in the valley below, next to Nobob Creek, features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and has been completely remodeled and updated. A new barn and lambing building have been built, in addition to the existing horse barn. Three water wells provide ample water for domestic and farming purposes. The 124 acres offer great variety in woods, trails, terrain, creeks, stocked ponds, cropland, recreation, and pasture. More pictures available upon request. NEW HOUSE: An exterior wrap-around sitting porch invites to relish the views, wildlife, and peace of this remote piece of Kentucky heaven. The main floor features an open floor plan, cathedral ceiling, propane fireplace, a master bedroom, walk-in closet, a master bathroom, and a full guest bathroom and guest bedroom. Upstairs provides a large storage space. The downstairs part of the house includes a general-purpose recreation room, a full bathroom, three bedrooms, and more storage. There are storage closets throughout the house. Measuring both floors results in just under 3,000 sq ft. This house is available furnished, as is. An installed Generac generator provides whole-house emergency power in event of a power outage. DETACHED GARAGE: A two-car detached garage is adjacent to the house. FARMHOUSE: This beautifully renovated house has been completely renewed and updated with quality materials, including a new HVAC system. It features full front and rear sitting porches with views and sounds of Nobob Creek and the pasture and growing crops. On the main floor there is a full guest bathroom and also a master bedroom, walk-in closet, and full master bathroom, front room, dining room, kitchen, and laundry room. Upstairs offers two bedrooms and a sitting loft area. BARN 1: This older horse barn features six horse stalls, storage, and a shed area and measures 30'x50' enclosed and 12'x50' attached shed. BARN 2: A newly constructed, large equipment barn measures 44'x62' with a covered shed at the rear. A water well and grain silo are nearby. BARN 3 - Lambing barn: This newly constructed barn with nearby grain silo offered sheep care. LAND: The 124 acres have a great variety of uses, including about 30 acres of cropland, fenced pasture lands, mature hardwoods, three stocked fishing ponds, three producing water wells, a fertile valley and hardwood highlands, ATV and horse trails. LOCATION: The location of this property is at the end of Cherokee Trail (a county maintained roadway), which branches off of Nobob Road, and is less than two miles from the small community of Summer Shade, Kentucky, where a gas station, a diner, a post office and bank branch are available. Kentucky Highway 90 runs through Summer Shade and provides east-west connections to Glasgow, Burkesville, Albany, and Lake Cumberland, Dale Hollow, the Cumberland River. UTILITIES: The internet is fiber optic from SCRTC. Power is from Tri-County. Water is from three water wells. RESTRICTIONS: There is no building department, and there is no zoning in this county. LISTING AGENT: Please call John F. Charles for a tour.
For sale
$1,600,000
269 Cherokee Trl, Summer Shade, KY 42166
8beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
124 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Propane fireplaceExisting horse barnThree stocked fishing pondsFenced pasture landsTwo-car garageMature hardwoodsBreathtaking views
- 85 days |
- 222 |
- 11 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
John F Charles 502-331-9147,
United Country Metcalfe Rlty & Auct Co Inc
Source: My State MLS,MLS#: 11565421
Loading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,000
- Finished area above ground: 5,000
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
Lot
- Size: 124 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 018000001000
- Lease amount: $0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 0
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps(0)
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Summer Shade
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $195,106
- Annual tax amount: $2,018
- Date on market: 4/11/2026
- Date available: 08/28/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,059/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000+223.2% |
Source: My State MLS #11565421 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: | ||
| 11/16/2020 | Pending sale | $495,000 |
Source: United Country Metcalfe Rlty & Auct Co Inc #10919702 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2020 | Price change | $495,000-5.7% |
Source: United Country Metcalfe Rlty & Auct Co Inc #10919702 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $525,000+52.2% |
Source: United Country Metcalfe Rlty & Auct Co Inc #10919702 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2007 | Sold | $345,000+666.7% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2005 | Sold | $45,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,018 +1.1% | $195,106 |
| 2023 | $1,997 -1% | $195,106 |
| 2022 | $2,016 -1.7% | $195,106 |
| 2021 | $2,051 +193.9% | $195,106 +91.4% |
| 2020 | $698 -1.5% | $101,950 |
| 2019 | $709 -0.8% | $101,950 |
| 2018 | $715 +1.2% | $101,950 |
| 2017 | $706 -0.2% | $101,950 |
| 2016 | $707 | $101,950 +229.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $30,950 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment$--/mo
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
See how much you could borrow to make a competitive offer.
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 42166
Getting around
0 / 100
Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Metcalfe County Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 9.1 mi
- 4/10Metcalfe County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9 mi
- 4/10Metcalfe County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9 mi
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
A local lender can help you make sure your offer is ready when you are.
- Kentucky
- Metcalfe County
- Summer Shade
- 42166
- 269 Cherokee Trl



