Showings BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, including during OPEN HOUSES. This is a magical place in the heart of Northern Fauquier County, only 1 hour from Washington DC. Close to picturesque country villages, wineries, inns, farm-to-table restaurants, and the Shenandoah mountains, the location is remarkable.The property offers peace, privacy, serenity. The older part of the house was built around 1880, a first major remodel was done in the late 1990s (and got an award), and in 2017 a new west side added a modern master suite, a family room, an office, a second basement, and elevator, and a 2-car garage. Swimming pool was recently renovated too. House is equipped with solar and geothermal sources of energy.Enjoy wonderful views from the 4 bedrooms (3 en suite) and from the delightful main level that features an open kitchen, dining room, living room with French doors to a deck, family room opening to a stone patio, office, and a sunroom with a wooden stove. A huge unfinished basement awaits input from the new owners.The barn upper level offers a 1br/1ba apartment, with a deck, and plenty of attic space. On the main level is a half bath, 6 stalls, tack room, and wash stall. A pole barn, a fenced-in vegetable garden, beautiful hardscapes, and 78 acres of rolling hills complete this amazing offering.The mix of old charm and new comfort brought the property a Southern Living Home Award in 1999 and a full feature in the "The Barefoot Home" book. Property is currently enrolled in the land-use program which offers owner a reduction in taxes. If Buyer removes property from land-use program, Seller shall not be responsible for any possible roll-back taxes.Shown by Appointment Only. Visitors must be accompanied by their buyer's agent, or make appointment with listing agent who lives nearby.
| MLS # | VAFQ2023728 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active-bright |
| Year | 1880 |
| Days On Site | 35 |
| Listing Provided By | Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. | Guy-Didier G Godat |
| Bed(s) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 7 Total |
| SQ Feet | 6,100 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 3 |
| Zoning | RA |
| Acreage | 78.00 |
| Property View | Scenic Vista |
| Cooling | Central A/C, Geothermal, Heat Pump(s), Zoned |
|---|---|
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Heating | Heat Pump(s), Forced Air, Humidifier, Programmable Thermostat, Solar - Active, Zoned, Wood Burn Stove |
| Interior Features | Elevator, Floor Plan - Open, Studio, Water Treat System |
| Furnished | No |
| Roof | Metal |
|---|---|
| Construction Materials | Other |
| Foundation Details | Other |
| Lot Features | Pond |
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|
| Utilities | Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Propane, Water Available, Sewer Available, Other |
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| Tax Annual Amount | 10403 |
|---|
| State | VA |
|---|---|
| County | FAUQUIER VA |
| City | MARKHAM |
| Zip Code | 22643 |
| Area | FAUQUIER VA |
| Community Name | NONE AVAILABLE |
| School District | FAUQUIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Elementary School | CLAUDE THOMPSON |
| High School | FAUQUIER |
| Listing VS Median (in NONE AVAILABLE) | |
Price: $2,500,000 low | high Med: $360,000 sqft: 6,100 low | high Med: 1,762 $ / sqft: $410 low | high Med: $214 On site: 35 low | high Med: 70 | |
| State | VA |
|---|---|
| County | FAUQUIER VA |
| City | MARKHAM |
| Zip Code | 22643 |
| Area | FAUQUIER VA |
| Community Name | NONE AVAILABLE |
| School District | FAUQUIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Elementary School | CLAUDE THOMPSON |
| High School | FAUQUIER |
| Listing VS Median (in NONE AVAILABLE) | |
Price: $2,500,000 low | high Med: $360,000 sqft: 6,100 low | high Med: 1,762 $ / sqft: $410 low | high Med: $214 On site: 35 low | high Med: 70 | |