This gracious Federal manor home on 147 rolling acres encompasses panoramic views of the Blue Ridge and Cobbler Mountains. The long driveway leads to old world elegance and privacy. Leeds Manor was first built in the mid 1700’s as part of Lord Fairfax’s vast holdings. In the early 1800’s it was purchased by the Marshall family and additions of stone and stucco were added with high ceilings, large windows, eight fireplaces, all with period mantels and moldings. Built for James Keith Marshall and his wife Claudia Hamilton Burrwell, an addition was added comprised of a library and master bedroom suite for Chief Justice John Marshall. Leeds Manor was held by the Marshall family until the 1930’s.

LOCATION:
Hume Road, Hume, Virginia. Forty minutes from Dulles International Airport, and one hour to Washington, D.C. with easy access to the northern Virginia technology corridor and is part of the unique Middleburg area fox hunting life.

PROPERTY:
Encompassing 147+ rolling acres, this elegant, inviting farm, in an idyllic setting, is in two parcels. The 68+ acres comprise the main house, guest cottage, barn, storage shed and kennels. The 77+ parcel is improved by a new tenant house. The long driveway leads to mature trees and old boxwoods and stone walls surrounding the main manor.

RESIDENCE:
Leeds Manor boasts 30 inch stucco over stone plaster walls with heart pine woodwork and doors with original hardware and pine floors. The high ceilinged, light filled rooms flow in an inviting attractive manner which affords a delightful way of life. All have privacy and bucolic views. There are five bedrooms and five full baths and numerous rooms for pleasure, sitting, or work. Beautiful period wood working gives added esthetic enjoyment. This lovely manor has been thoroughly updated with 4-zoned oil fired, hot water, radiator, forced air and radient heat, and fully air conditioned. There are three wells and a superior French drain system encompasses the main house. There are multiphone lines and a security system and direct TV.

Entrance Hall

Living Room

Main Floor
Grand Entrance hall with glorious moldings leading to an elegant stair hall. The large Living Room and Dining Room have large windows and fireplaces with beautiful heart pine throughout. The wonderful cherry Kitchen has state of the art appliances with a commanding view of the Family Room and countryside. This Family Room is joined by a good sized office/library with a full bath. There is a large deck with spectacular views. The manor is part of the Old Dominion Hunt.

Dining Room

Bedroom

Second Floor
Master Bedroom Suite includes a Sitting Room with many windows and large bath with heart pine, built-in cupboards and jacuzzi. Second large Bedroom with fireplace and a third Bedroom is a coach style unique design with built-in lighting.

Lower Level
This level has been lovingly restored to provide wonderful living space including an in-law/au pair suite with full bath, kitchen, fireplace and separate entrance. There is also a large game room, storage room and another ground level entrance.

Outbuildings
Four stall picturesque barn, two bedroom Guest House with fireplace, Tenant House with three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, and fireplace. Five bay machine shed, one bay for horse trailer, and a separate office.

MLS#FQ4433516

LIST PRICE: $3,500,000

LISTING AGENT: Babette Scully 540-687-3323