930 Steele Road, Versailles, KY 40383

Set along the gently rolling farmland of Steele Road, Old Mansion Farm--also known historically as Canebrake--reflects the early settlement era of Woodford County. The property's origins trace to the late 18th century, a period when Kentucky had only recently achieved statehood and the Bluegrass region was being shaped by its first permanent farms. The home's circa 1796 construction date, preserved through long standing local records and ownership tradition, places it among the earlier residences established in the Clear Creek corridor. Historical accounts note that four homes were built by brothers in this area, each positioned on elevated ground with natural springs nearby--an early and practical siting strategy that contributed to the longevity of these farmsteads. Old Mansion Farm fits squarely within this pattern, its hilltop location reflecting the priorities of the region's first agricultural families. The surrounding landscape would have originally been defined by the dense...