1st Place, 2022 Grand Tour of Homes ($901K-$1.3M category). Welcome to the Nera - a custom-built 4 bed, 3.5 bath home by Southern Luxury Homes in sought-after Ethington Heights. The painted black brick and Dream Collection Hardie board exterior delivers exceptional curb appeal unlike anything in the neighborhood. Inside: 3/4" sand-and-finish white oak hardwood floors, soaring vaulted ceilings in the great room and primary suite, and a gas fireplace flanked by custom built-ins. The chef's kitchen features SKS appliances, custom cabinetry by Burns Custom Cabinetry, a large center island with sandstone top, quartz perimeter countertops, and a full custom wet bar. The primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, heated marble bath floors, soaking tub, tiled walk-in shower, and a laundry room connected directly to the suite. Two additional main-level bedrooms. Bonus room above the garage with a private full bath - ideal as a home office, guest suite, or media room. Unfinished full side-walkout basement with natural light and significant expansion potential. Energy-efficient geothermal HVAC, spray foam insulation, and tankless water heater deliver estimated annual savings of $1,500-$3,000 vs. conventional systems. No HOA. Composite deck and rear patio. 15 minutes to UK Chandler Medical Center. 9 minutes to Keeneland. 6/7 mins to LEX airport. Easy access to Man O' War Blvd and Palomar Centre.