Twin Gates

908 Bishop Meade Road, Millwood, Virginia (Clarke County)

Ideally located in the charming village of Millwood, “Twin Gates” is surrounded by stone walls, towering trees and magnificent perennial gardens. Wrought iron gates and a paved circular driveway lead to the elegant three-story stucco residence, Circa 1840, in a private and picturesque setting with spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Off the Kitchen is the informal Dining Room (15’x15’) with custom bookcases, a wet bar and a stairway to the Master Suite. A wall of windows overlooks the beautiful gardens, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a ma LOCATION: Just twenty minutes west of Middleburg, “Twin Gates” is located sixty miles from Washington, D.C. and approximately 45 minutes to Washington Dulles International Airport via Route 50 or I-66.

PROPERTY: Flagstone terraces, lush lawns and mature landscaping enhance this exquisitely restored residence set on approximately one acre in a beautiful tranquil setting. Fruit and flowering trees, a gold fishpond, a garden shed, and a detached two-car garage are included on the grounds.

RESIDENCE: Enhancing an atmosphere of warmth and charm, this twelve room historic colonial has been meticulously restored and updated. There is approximately 6000 square feet of living space. The well-proportioned rooms boast high ceilings, gleaming wood floors, fine moldings, and four fireplaces. An inviting front porch serves both as a graciousentry and a lovely setting for outdoor meals, entertaining or simple relaxation.


MAIN LEVEL: Enter the elegant Center Hall (20’x9’4”) with columned doorframe and two chandeliers. To the rear is the main stairway and access to a Screened Porch. The formal Living Room (30’8”x13’10”) is to the right, featuring custom bookshelves, a period fireplace with dentil moldings and French doors opening to the front Porch and to the rear flagstone Terrace. The banquet sized formal Dining Room (21’6”x19’) also boasts crown moldings and chair rails, a fireplace with hand carved mantel, plantation shuttered windows, and glass doors (with antique glass panes) opening to the Library. To the rear is the gourmet country Kitchen (16’x12’9”), offering custom heart of pine cabinetry with built-in bookcase and a lovely corner cabinet with glass-fronted doors; the stunning countertops are granite. The new appliances include a double door refrigerator with icemaker, double ovens, dishwasher, and cook-top with overhead vent. There is a center island and a separate breakfast counter. The quarry tile floor extends into the adjoining Pantry (9’6”x7’), which has a desk, china cabinets and closet, plus access to the recently remodeled Powder Room.
Off the Kitchen is the informal Dining Room (15’x15’) with custom bookcases, a wet bar and a stairway to the Master Suite. A wall of windows overlooks the beautiful gardens, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a magnificent 500-year-old white oak tree.
The paneled Library (21’x15’) also has fabulous views from the six oversized windows and window seat. A cozy fireplace, built-in bookcases and shuttered windows all add to the charm of this room. A wall of windows overlooks the beautiful gardens, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a magnificent 500-year-old white oak tree.

SECOND LEVEL: The Master Suite consists of a spacious Master Bedroom (22’x15’2”) with fireplace and ceiling fan, a Library (15’x8’6”) with built in bookcases, the Master Bath, with tub, separate shower and double sinks, and a Dressing Room (14’4"x6’9”).There are two additional bedrooms (15’4”x15’2”) and (14’8”x15’2”), an Office/Bedroom (15’x13’6”), a spacious full Bath, and a “Sleeping Porch”.


THIRD LEVEL: Features a Recently Remodeled Dormered Room (15’x9’4”) and full Bath.

LOWER LEVEL: Contains an Exercise/Recreation Room (20’4”x14’8”) with oversized French doors to the walkout level. The Laundry Room and half Bath complete this level.


HEATING: Hot water (radiators) by oil (underground oil tank).
COOLING: Two window air conditioning units.
EXCLUSIONS: Dining Room chandelier.
PRICE: $599,900 Price slashed! Owners relocated and must sell.
MLS#: CL4429936
INSPECTION: By Appointment Only

 RICK LOWE
703-509-3962

 &

 ANITA SISNEY
703-973-1987


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

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