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Old 10-17-2011, 09:32 AM
 
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Hello,
Im looking to possibly make a move to Kentucky with my husband. I love the bluegrass region of central kentucky. We currently live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, very rural. I was hoping for some help as far as good schools. My husband is in the automotive business/ mechanic, i am in animal science/ working in the horse industry. We want as much land as possible, that may provide hunting, fishing, and room for horses. we both grew up in a very small county and really missed it when we moved away for a time. We are a young couple who are looking to start a family. What is the climate like in Central Ky? Tornados? What are the people like? And also somewhere that isnt to far from nightlife even though we are not big partiers. Any ideas if it would be hard to brake into the communty? So basically, any input on affordable areas around lexington/ bluegrass region, that can encompass everything im looking for?
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Old 10-17-2011, 11:01 AM
 
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Lexington is encircled by a ring of smaller towns, many of which may offer the amenities you're seeking. Rural land is expensive and limited to 40 acre lots within Fayette County to help preserve the endangered and unique Bluegrass, but the surrounding counties have similar but considerably less costly rural land. The cost of housing in Lexington tends to be on the high side, both for renters and homeowners. Look into the more rugged and wooded areas bordering the Kentucky River (which flows in a semi-circle southeast, south, and west of Lexington, bordering Fayette County for some of its run) for hunting, fishing, etc., but be aware that travel into town can be lengthy from these places, and snow may keep roads closed longer in the winter - not deep snow, just the kind which needs to be removed from highways. It might be wiser to live in or closer to town but travel to the river for fishing, etc.

Lexington offers ample nightlife and cultural opportunities, and is within 45 minute' drive from the surrounding smaller towns. Our climate is four-season and is considered fairly moderate, though it can get quite hot and humid in the summer and January and early February are very cold, typically. Spring arrives by mid-March, summer by June, Fall is here by mid-September, and winter arrives in early December most years. There are far more tornado watches than touch-downs, mostly in the early spring. There have been a few damaging and deadly tornadoes in and around the Bluegrass in recent years, but nothing comparable to the severe damage suffered in the farther-midwest Tornado Alley.

People are reasonably friendly here and are generally very polite in casual conversation - lots of "thank yous" and "you're welcomes" and door-holding, etc., in day-to-day conversations and encounters. Getting to know people well - beyond the casual level - may take longer. Involvement in University of Kentucky sports (basketball in particular) , church activities, work-related activities and volunteerism are good ways to meet people and make friends. Involvement in the horse industry may lead to additional contacts and friendships, of course. The beautiful Kentucky (state) Horse Park is just outside of Lexington and might offer interesting job opportunities, though I expect there's a long line of applicants. Your background would be a plus, of course.

Most of the thoroughbred horse farms are in Woodford (Versailles and Midway are the towns), Bourbon (Paris is the county seat) and Fayette Counties, btw, with a few more in Jessamine County (Nicholasville). Additional horse farms can be found in Scott, Madison, and Clark Counties, but the majority are in Fayette, Woodford, and Bourbon Counties.

You also may want to post your inquiry in the Lexington forum, as it includes additional information about the Bluegrass Region. Reading other posts in the Lexington forum will provide you with solid information about the Fayette County School system. You can also find information about Kentucky's public schools and their rankings online (sorry, I don't have the link but surfing should turn it up).

Good luck with your plans.
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Old 10-17-2011, 12:23 PM
 
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Thank you so much for your reply. The weather sounds much like it does here on the eastern shore, so knowing that, it is not much of a concern. I would much rather deal with smaller towns, for everyday activities. Neither me nor my husband a particularly comfortable in bigger cities. Once in while would be fun though. Our price range would be around $250,000 at the most. I especially love the rolling hills, and more open space. It will be a few years from now, but I am trying to make a good honest decision, because it will be 11 hours from family.
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Old 10-18-2011, 12:11 AM
 
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You might want to check out a little further south in central KY also. Maybe the Glasgow area. Land is very reasonable and it is a beautiful little town with Barren River State Park right there in your back door. Bowling Green is the nearest larger city that offers more options for shopping, entertainment and eating out and it is only about 40 minutes away. If you want more than Bowling Green offers you can be in Nashville, Tn. in an hour and a half tops.

There are horse farms and horse breeders in southern Ky also. Actually, Simpson County (Franklin, KY) is becoming a big horse breeding area. It is located right between Bowling Green and Nashville on the Tennessee/KY state line. The land there is beautiful but might be a little more pricey.

The weather in this part of Ky is surprisingly milder than it is up around Louisville and Lexington as far as warmer and less snow. We probably get more storms with straight line winds and possibly more tornadoes though.
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