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Clifton is an eclectic, trendy neighborhood, just a couple miles east of downtown Louisville, Kentucky.  With its high walkability score, Clifton boasts plenty of sidewalks for residents to stroll along Frankfort Avenue, which is spotted with locally-owned shops and restaurants (think Bardstown Road without the loud, wild nightlife!).

Clifton has become a popular location for young professionals and recent college graduates, due to its close proximity to downtown, affordable housing and rental opportunities, plus the many retail choices.  Many homeowners in the neighborhood have started renting out spaces in their homes due to the large influx of young renters.  Many of the Homes in Clifton date back to the 1860’s, with the Victorian style being the most prevalent, followed by the shotgun home.  The neighborhood is one of the top dining destinations in Louisville, with eateries ranging from Vietnamese and Mediterranean to Irish and Mexican.  LEO Magazine and its readers have named many Clifton restaurants and shops some of the best in the city of Louisville.

Area attractions include the nation’s largest Braille publisher, the American Printing House for the Blind, and the first school for the visually impaired, the Kentucky School for the Blind. The Clifton Center is a restored 1930’s meeting facility that offers artistic productions, programs and meeting space for those who call the neighborhood home.

Visit the Clifton neighborhood for an exciting look at a great community in Louisville, Kentucky.

Although not many people outside The Louisville Ballet know Andre Prokovsky, his work is familiar. He is known for his intricate and seamless choreography, which is technically difficult but always fun to perform.

The company celebrated its 60th anniversary by kicking off the 2011-2012 season with Prokovsky’s version of “The Three Musketeers.” Originally created for the Australian Ballet, Prokovsky’s version premiered in 1980, and was last seen here in Louisville in 2005. “The Three Musketeers” is one of a series of full-length ballets based on Alexander Dumas’ 1844 novel, created by Prokovsky in the final phase of his career.

It’s the tale of King Louis XIII’s royal guards, Athos, Aramis and Porthos, joined by the soon-to-be fourth musketeer, D’Artagnan. Challenged to save the reputation of the Queen Consort of France, Anne of Austria, the musketeers must foil an evil plot by Cardinal Richelieu and Milady de Winter.

With musical composition by Giuseppe Verdi and arranged by Guy Woolfenden, this 90-minute family-friendly ballet is infused with swordplay, slapstick humor and more male dancing than most classical ballets.

Gilles Maidon, who has assisted Prokovsky with staging for several ballets and companies since 2006, will be back to stage and rehearse “Musketeers.” Prokovsky passed away shortly after his ballet “The Great Gatsby” premiered in Louisville in 2009.

“The Three Musketeers” was presented at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. A lighthearted production to kick of the season, “Musketeers,” a timeless story of love, adventure, and comedy is not to be missed.

For more information about events around town, please visit Louisville Real Estate.

Louisville, Kentucky offers several great golf course communities and many of these neighborhoods have homes surrounding the greens.  How would you like to look out your window at beautiful rolling hills and lakes, and step right onto the course when you walk outdoors?

The Lake Forest Golf Course at the country club facility features 18-holes and 7,118 yards of play off the longest tees for a total par of 72.  This course was designed by Arnold Palmer and opened to the public in 1992.  Several Lake Forest Homes have views of the course, with prices for these homes ranging from $275,000 to over $2,000,000 for the most luxurious of homes.  The community of Lake Forest has plenty of activities for the non-golfers in the family including swimming, tennis, walking trails, and many neighborhood-wide social gatherings.

The Midland Trail Golf Course was a vision of several local golfers who sought to create an affordable and quality private golf club.  Architect Edward Lawrence Packard designed the 6,864 yard layout, and the course continues to be an affordable and quality private club today.  The neighborhood of Midland Meadows surrounds the golf course and this newer community averages home prices between $350,000 and $500,000.  The neighborhood is secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city, but is within minutes of shopping, schools, and businesses.

The Valhalla Golf Club is located in east Louisville and was designed by a professional golfer, Jack Nicklaus.  This private course sits on 486 acres and opened in 1986.  Valhalla hosted the PGA Championship in 1996 and in 2000, and will host it again in 2014.  The Senior PGA Championship was held at the course in 2011.  Valhalla is close to the Middletown Neighborhood in Louisville, where home prices range on average from $100,000 to over $350,000.  Home styles vary greatly in Middletown and there are homes for every lifestyle.

The Polo Fields Golf Course was designed by Bill Newcomb and is a beautiful course with bent grass tees, fairways and greens that stay lush all year long.  The Country Club offers several other activities besides golf, such as swimming, tennis and a beautiful clubhouse that overlooks a 14 acre lake.  Polo Fields is a beautiful community and the homes definitely reflect that fact!  Prices can range from $150,000 to $1,000,000.  Polo Fields is very close to the Lake Forest neighborhood, so you can enjoy two golf courses within close range of each other!

Louisville offers plenty of activities, especially for the avid golfer!  If you are a lover of the sport, consider living in a community where you can be surrounded by your passion.

If you are traveling downtown on Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky you might notice the red penguins on the roof of the building that has a chandelier hanging outside. It is none other than Proof on Main and 21C, the artsy restaurant and bar and the award-winning hotel, respectively. Proof on Main is known for its upscale cuisine and Warhol design as well as art featuring local celebrities.   The 21C is a distinctive Hotel and Art Museum, and the museum’s exhibits are modern, innovative, and follow a particular theme.

Some of their most-talked about features are their luxurious, art deco rooms and their museum restrooms. Both restrooms have mini televisions in random spots in the wall that have eyes watching you. The men’s bathroom has a urinal that faces a window: once a man steps in front of the urinal water begins to fall over the window.

The museum hosts many events and is a part of the Trolley Hop that takes place the first Friday of every month, when new exhibits are featured. Some exhibits featured photography by such local artists as Ben Durham, Gaela Erwin, Letitia Quesenberry and Chris Radtke and their exhibit, Creating Identity: Portraits Today.

The museum is also known for their installations, such as Text Rain, which uses video projection on a wall that allows the viewer to see themselves in the installation being rained on by letters, the viewer can actually catch the text and manipulate the letters into words.

The hotel, restaurant, and museum have been featured in Traveler Magazine and feature some of the most modern and exciting art and designs in the city of Louisville.

To learn more about local attractions and things to do, please visit Louisville Real Estate.

NEW PRICE!! Don’t hesitate to view this wonderful, move-in condition home located at 5210 Craigs Creek Dr. in Louisville, Kentucky!

You will immediately be impressed entering the bright, two-story foyer with tile flooring. Once inside, the formal living room is off to your left attached to the formal dining room featuring a tray ceiling and custom wainscoting. Next, you enter the eat-in kitchen that is wide-open to the comfortable family room centered around a peaceful fireplace. Nine foot ceilings throughout the first floor contribute to the feeling of spaciousness and openness in the home. The kitchen features Whirlpool Gold stainless steel appliances and cherry-colored cabinetry.

Upstairs, you will find the master bedroom and three additional bedrooms, plus a laundry room. The master bedroom showcases a vaulted ceiling, along with a spacious master bath with a relaxing extra-large garden tub and a huge walk-in closet. Two of the additional bedrooms are connected by a jack and jill bathroom, and the third bedroom not only features a large walk-in closet, but is also connected to an unfinished space over the garage that already has ventilation and electrical pulled.

Additional features of the home include a newer 16X22 wooden deck perfect for entertaining, a hard-wired alarm system, 2 HVAC systems for efficiency, a high-quality, automatic irrigation system, plus poured concrete edging to give your landscaping the perfect contour. Call today to schedule your showing for 5210 Craigs Creek Drive – You will not be disappointed!