LOCATION Four miles west of Middleburg, Virginia in the Piedmont Hunt
territory in Fauquier County, approximately 50 miles from Washington,
D.C. and 26 miles from Dulles International Airport.
PROPERTY 25.5 acres of gently rolling and principally open and park-like
acres, with Three fenced paddocks. Four plus acres of the total
acreage are in Loudoun County.
RESIDENCE A late 18th and early 19th century stone and brick country
house of great charm, in a serene setting among mature trees,
beautifully restored and in pristine condition.
Main Level
Center entrance hall with a gentle mural of the local countryside,
an old pine stairway and a powder room at the far end. To the
right is the gracious dining room with a fireplace with old
pine antique mantel, built-in cabinet, old pine dado, bay window
and doors leading to both front and back sitting porches. Beyond
is the kitchen, with old pine cabinets, a built-in gas range
and grill, separate new electric stove, refrigerator-freezer
with ice-maker, two disposals.
To the left of the entrance
hall is the living room, with fireplace and antique mantel,
and doors leading to the porch overlooking the stone terrace
and pool. Beyond the living room is a family sitting room with
three exposed stone walls and a fireplace with the date 1833;
the last section of the house to be built. All rooms on this
floor, except the heall and powder room have high, beamed ceilings.
Second Floor
Master bedroom with fireplace, antique mantel and tile surround,
bath with tub and separate shower, walk-in closet. Across the
landing is a second bedroom with fireplace and adjoining bath.
Lower Floor
Built with an English basement, there are two bedrooms, each
with a bath, fireplace and outside entrance on walk-out level.
There is also a utility/laundry room under the dinging room.
The floors throughout the
house are old pin, in beautiful condition, and all the woodwork
is of the period. The first floor, porches and terrace are all
wired for music.
Systems
Electric baseboard heat and central air-conditioning on the
first and second floors with electric heat pump. Well and Septic.
Underground watering system for flower beds.
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
A delightful stone guest/pool house overlooks the heated swimming
pool. It consists of one large room with fireplace and high ceiling,
bath with shower, and sauna. A stone spring house lies to the
west, beyond which lies a good pond site.
At the rear of the property
is a bank barn with seven box stalls and a tack room. There is
also an attractive two-bedroom apartment with living-dining room
and small separate kitchen.
TAXES
(2001) Fauquier County, $6964, Loudoun County $483
INSPECTION
By appointment only
Please call Elizabeth Boteler, 540-687-6395 or Home Office: 540-687-6248
PRICE
$2,150,000 or all improvements with 17.5 acres may be purchased
for $1,850,000.
(540) 687-6395
Offering subject to errors, omissions,
prior sale or withdrawal without notice.
Information contained herein is deemed reliable but it is not so warranted
nor is it other wise guaranteed
Bower House 204
East Washington Street Middleburg, Virginia 20118 322 Main
Street Washington, Virginia 22747 540-675-1488