Pera Place brings campus-side convenience together with a comfortably residential feel in central Lexington. Steps from the University of Kentucky, residents enjoy quick bike rides or Lextran service to Downtown and an easy hop to shopping and dining in Chevy Chase. Tree-shaded blocks of classic cottages and brick bungalows blend with updated apartments, attracting grad students, medical professionals, and long-time homeowners who value walkability and short commutes.
Weekdays are streamlined thanks to proximity to the University of Kentucky’s academic resources and UK HealthCare’s medical campus, while weekends can swing from game-day energy at Kroger Field to restorative strolls through The Arboretum, the State Botanical Garden of Kentucky. City amenities remain close at hand—transit via Lextran is straightforward, and parks, pools, and programming through the City of Lexington make it easy to stay active without leaving the neighborhood orbit.
Families appreciate access to Fayette County Public Schools, with magnet and advanced programs across the district, and robust youth and adult learning through the Lexington Public Library. Everyday errands are simple along nearby corridors, yet the area keeps a relaxed street rhythm that makes morning coffee runs and evening dog walks feel effortless.
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