Bourbon Trail Estate | 6BR | Pickleball | Hot Tub - Chaplin

• Bourbon Trail Meets Private Luxury:
There is a reason bourbon people travel in groups. And now there is a place worthy of the whole crew.
Prather Ridge Estate is a sweeping 6-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom Kentucky country home set on 5 private acres in the rolling hills of Nelson County, the undisputed heartland of American bourbon. Five king beds, one queen, and 4.5 bathrooms across the home. This is the rare Bourbon Trail property designed for a real group, not a compromise.

Bachelorette weekend on the Bourbon Trail. Family reunion. Annual friends’ trip. Corporate retreat that actually feels like a reward. Whatever the occasion, Prather Ridge Estate gives everyone their own beautifully appointed bedroom, their own breathing room, and all the shared space needed to come together and truly enjoy a trip.

No hotel hallways. No 3-room blocks that split the group. Just one magnificent estate, yours entirely, on 5 private acres of Kentucky countryside.

Wrap up a full day of distillery touring and come home to something special. Step onto the 3/4 wraparound porch and take in the Kentucky hill country as the evening light fades over the ridge. Pull up an Adirondack chair as the stars come out. Ease into the 6-person hot tub under an open Kentucky sky. Slip into the 2-person infrared sauna and let the day’s miles melt away. Challenge the group to a pickleball or table tennis tournament in the Entertainment Barn. Then let half the group disappear into the Bourbon Lounge upstairs with a pour and a conversation that goes until midnight.


The world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail is your backyard — Heaven Hill, Lux Row, Preservation Distillery, Maker’s Mark, Bardstown Bourbon Company, and more are all within 30–45 minutes. Historic Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World, is 25 minutes away for dinner, live music, and the Old Kentucky Dinner Train.

And Taylorsville Lake is just 10 minutes up the road for anyone who wants to swap a tasting room for a pontoon.

There is not another home like this available between Louisville and Bardstown. Prather Ridge Estate is the group-ready estate the Kentucky Bourbon Trail has been waiting for.


THE SPACE

Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 Primary - King Bed, En-Suite Shower, Separate Bath, Smart TV
Bedroom 2 - King Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 3 - King Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 4 - King Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 5 - King Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 6 - Queen Bed, En-Suite Shower, Smart TV

All six bedrooms are equipped with WiFi-connected Smart TVs. Five rooms feature king beds, one features a queen, ideal as a single-occupant space, a children’s room, or flexible overflow.


Bathrooms
Bathroom 1 - Combination Bath and Shower
Bathroom 2 - Shower Only
Bathroom 3 - Shower Only
Bathroom 4 - Shower and Standalone Soaking Tub
Half Bath - Powder Room

With 4.5 bathrooms serving 12 guests, morning routines are never a bottleneck. The standalone soaking tub in Bathroom 4 is a particular highlight. The perfect ending to a long day on the Bourbon Trail.


The Main Residence

Chef’s Kitchen: Fully equipped with open-concept flow for social cooking. Because the best meals on a group trip happen when nobody has to leave the kitchen.

Grand Dining: Custom farmhouse table with seating for 10+ guests.

Wraparound Porch: Expansive 3/4 covered porch with designer furniture, egg swing chairs and panoramic Kentucky hill country views. The best seat in Nelson County.

The Bourbon Lounge: A dedicated upstairs retreat styled specifically for the Bourbon Trail crowd. Navy walls, cedar shiplap, mid-century seating and bourbon artwork throughout. When twelve people in one living room gets loud, half the group disappears up here with a pour and a conversation that goes until midnight.

Wellness Wing: Private 2-person infrared sauna, ideal for post-Bourbon Trail recovery.


Outdoor Spaces
• Premium 6-person hot tub with open hill country views. Jets running. Bourbon on the ledge. Stars overhead.
• Custom stone fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs within an open timber frame strung with Edison lights. Perfect for stargazing, storytelling, and the kind of late-night conversations that make a trip worth taking.
• 3/4 wraparound deck with panoramic views of the Kentucky countryside.
• Propane grill - perfect for group cookouts al fresco.
• 5 private acres of rolling Kentucky land. Room to roam, breathe, and unwind.


Entertainment and Games
The Entertainment Barn: A private 40x32 barn just steps from the main house, your group’s personal playground.
• Private Indoor Pickleball Court: The only private indoor pickleball court available in any rental property within 20 miles. Challenge your group to a tournament year-round, rain or shine.
• Ping Pong Tournament Zone: A dedicated table tennis setup for group challenges and rematches.
• Coming Soon: The Entertainment Barn is currently being transformed into a fully loaded game room featuring pool table, arcade machines, shuffleboard, bar, and golf simulator. Expected completion: late 2026. Follow us to be the first to know when it drops.


Technology
• High-speed WiFi throughout the home and porch.
• Smart TV in every bedroom, streaming-ready from the moment you arrive.


THE BOURBON TRAIL
The world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail is your backyard. You are perfectly positioned to explore the legends.

Bardstown Bourbon Company 25 minutes
Willett Distillery 25 minutes
Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience 28 minutes
Lux Row Distillers 28 minutes
Preservation Distillery and Farm 32 minutes
Maker’s Mark Distillery 35 minutes
Log Still Distillery 40 minutes
Jim Beam 40 minutes

Historic Bardstown, voted one of America’s most beautiful small towns and the Bourbon Capital of the World, is 25 minutes away for award-winning dining, live music, and the iconic Old Kentucky Dinner Train.

Pro tip: Book distillery tours and Bardstown dining reservations at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance. They fill fast, especially on weekends.

The Heart of Bourbon Country:
The world-famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail is your backyard. You are perfectly positioned to explore the legends:

• 12–20 Mins: Heaven Hill, Willett, Lux Row, and Bardstown Bourbon Company.
• 30–40 Mins: Maker’s Mark and Jim Beam.
• 10 Mins: Taylorsville Lake for those trading the tasting room for a pontoon boat.

Historic Bardstown, voted one of America’s most beautiful small towns, is just 18 minutes away for award-winning dining, live music and the iconic Old Kentucky Dinner Train.

Pro tip: Book distillery tours and Bardstown dining reservations at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance. They fill fast, especially on weekends.
Effortless logistics: High-speed Wi-Fi, ample paved parking for 6+ vehicles and a dedicated mudroom for gear and groceries.



OTHER NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Attraction Drive Time
Taylorsville Lake (boating, fishing, pontoon rentals) ~10 min
Downtown Bardstown dining and nightlife ~25 min
My Old Kentucky Home State Park ~25 min
Old Kentucky Dinner Train ~25 min
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest ~30 min
Churchill Downs and Louisville ~55 min
Keeneland Racecourse and Lexington ~60 min







• Wildlife: You may encounter deer, turkeys and seasonal insects on the ridge. This is a feature of rural Kentucky living, not a bug.

• Connectivity: High-speed WiFi throughout the property. Cell service can vary by carrier due to the rolling terrain.

• The Driveway: A gentle incline at the entrance. Fully accessible for all standard vehicles. Take it steady on your first arrival after dark.

• Hot Tub and Sauna: Please shower before using both amenities to maintain crystal-clear water quality for your group.

• Parking: Ample paved parking for 6+ vehicles on the property.

• Groceries: The nearest medium-sized grocery stores are approximately 20 minutes away in Bardstown or Springfield. We recommend stocking up before arrival for the full self-sufficient estate experience.

• Minimum Guest Age: The primary renter must be 21 or older. ID may be requested.


WHERE YOU’LL BE - BLOOMFIELD, (CHAPLIN), KY
Bloomfield sits in Nelson County, the heartland of American bourbon production. Surrounded by rolling farmland, horse country and winding back roads, the area offers quintessential Kentucky scenery. You are never far from world-class distilleries, outstanding restaurants and regional attractions, yet the ridge feels like a world entirely your own.