Historic Valentine House is very interesting architecturally with Victorian/Italianate design. Featured in the past on historic tours. A stately exterior greets you with it's ''airlock'' entryway. Tall double doors that swing back out of sight to reveal original arched front door. Tall windows and doors, high volume ceilings, original hardwood floors and three impressive fireplaces. Grand and spacious formal living and dining rooms are filled with Old World character. The Dining Room has 2 large china closets giving lots of storage. The bedroom on the main level has connecting full bath. The Kitchen and Family Rm have new hardwood floors that blend well and are connected by a breakfast bar. You can feel the elegance as you go up the curved stairway to the room sized landing. A bedroom that used to be the servants room has a private stairway to the main level. Also upstairs is the 4th bedroom with lots of natural light and a huge master suite with connecting bath and walk-in closet. 40 minutes to Louisville. Lots of improvements such as; New H/A down stairs 5 years, New H/A up stairs 3 years, Water heater 2 years, Roof 4 years, Kitchen renovated. Put in drainage system in basement. Original servant quarters renovated into bedroom. Landscaping including removing overgrown trees and shrubs 4 years. Etc. The outside is just as impressive with a side front porch and massive patio in the back. A detached 20x36 garage has a staircase for storage, etc above. This house has historic importance but is not regulated by the historic district.