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U.S. Sen. Rand Paul made headlines earlier this month when—while mowing his lawn at his Bowling Green, KY, home—he was allegedly assaulted by his next-door neighbor Rene Boucher.
Reports have attempted to ascribe a larger political motive to the backyard blindside, but as it turns out, the dispute could actually be extremely local. Boucher was apparently annoyed that Paul’s backyard was “spoiling his lakeside views and ‘devaluing’ his home,” according to the Daily Mail.
The second-term Republican senator from Kentucky, 2016 presidential candidate, and still-practicing ophthalmologist is recovering from his injuries, which included five broken ribs and bruises to his lungs. Boucher, 59, was charged with fourth-degree assault.
Putting aside party affiliation, who among us hasn’t secretly harbored ill will toward a neighbor? In the case of the posh gated community of Rivergreen, Boucher may also have been stewing about his neighbor making his home harder to sell.
In fact, Boucher’s property has been on and off the market for nearly a decade. It initially went up for sale in 2008 for $859,900, and then sat on the market as recently as 2014 for $849,000 with no takers.
The 54-year-old Paul has lived in the upscale community for years and has “long stood out,” the New York Times notes: “The senator grows pumpkins on his property, composts and has shown little interest for neighborhood regulations.” Still, the two men have managed to live side by side for 17 years. At one point, Paul and Boucher, an anesthesiologist, even worked at the same hospital.
We’re not taking sides, but we did take a closer look at the gated enclave and it turns out there are actually five homes available. If you’re willing to take a chance on this area, you’ll be rewarded with a choice of huge homes on large lots with a low cost per square foot.
Could one senator’s overgrown yard account for these five homes lingering on the market for months? Check them out and render your own verdict…
285 Lakeside WayPrice: $2.5 million
Days on the market: 301
Southern charm: Built in 1996, the Colonial Revival–style, five-bedroom home sits on 4.15 acres. The “entertaining dream” features a movie theater, chef’s kitchen, formal dining room, and veranda. The grounds include a resort-style pool, complete with swim-up bar, hot tub, sunbathing island (!), and pool house. For those who like to make a racket, there’s a full-size tennis court as well.
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225 Rivergreen LnDays on the market: 455
Price: $849,000
Southern charm: The English manor–style home measures 7,245 square feet and sits on 1.12 acres. The interior boasts a living room fireplace imported from England, a whopping 22 closets, and four bedrooms all with their own private bathrooms.
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958 Rivergreen LnDays on the market: 140
Price: $725,000
Southern charm: This six-bedroom Colonial measures 6,250 square feet and sits on just over an acre of land. The home features an open layout and en suite bedrooms. There are covered porches in the front and back—which we think are ideal for sipping tea and trading neighborhood gossip.
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1237 Rivergreen LnDays on the market: 160
Price: $650,000
Southern charm: Built in 2004, this is one of the newer homes in the development. The five-bedroom features high ceilings and a two-story foyer and living room. There’s also a bonus room in the basement with kitchenette and theater, and an open deck and a covered patio.
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1311 Rivergreen LnDays on the market: 171
Price: $650,000
Southern charm: This stately structure offers soaring ceilings in the great room and foyer. The five-bedroom home includes a marvelous master suite with his-and-her dressing areas. There’s also an office and an in-law apartment with a fireplace. Perfect for hosting an after-hours gathering, the finished basement comes with a theater and rec room.
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