Last August Cynthiana native Robert Kirkman, of 'The Walking Dead' fame, returned to his hometown to celebrate his wildly popular comic book and television series.

Now it’s his wife, also from Cynthiana, who is making a name for herself in her beloved community after falling in love with an historical home.

Every old house has a story to tell, and this gem in Cynthiana has a lot to say.

"We found things in the walls of the house. We found old marbles, we found a paper doll," said Sonia Kirkman.

Built in 1858, for years it was known as the "Owen House." In its early days it was grand, but over the years it became just another old house in need of some tender loving care. Enter Sonia Kirkman, a Cynthiana native and wife of the Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman.

"So I had the idea and my husband told me I was crazy," said Kirkman.

It has been a labor of love, transforming the once old home into the talk of town.

"I love old houses, I love history. It was just one of those things I never thought I would be able to do. It was really important to me when we bought the house that we preserve as much of it as possible," said Kirkman.

After a year and a half of renovations Ashford Acres, a bed and breakfast opened to the public in December.

"It was packed, it was shoulder to shoulder front to back with a lot of people, so that was promising because it showed that there was interest."

It is a family affair at Ashford Acres with Kirkman's sister serving as manager of the inn. The suites have a very modern feel, but still capture the character of the home.

"This house is so full of love and we felt that from the beginning, so one of our goals is to continue that feeling," said Annastasia Hicks, Ashford Acres Manager.

They have honored the former owner's family in a unique way, in fact they lucked into finding antique pieces from the home at an estate sale.

"Bob Owen, his nephew who sold us the house was kind of enough to lend his war medals to us," said Kirkman.

Ashford Acres has already hosted a number of guests and events. It is a shining example of what taking a leap of faith can do in your hometown and wanting others to enjoy it.

"We could find an old house anywhere, but doing it the place where you come from is more meaningful to us," said Kirkman.

Ashford Acres also employs another Cynthiana native who is a trained chef who whips up Kentucky inspired menus.

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