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$4,250,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths
Milton Valley is an elegant manor house of historical significance, located in an area of Clarke County known for its fine estate properties. A private lane brings visitors to the residence's lush grounds, filled with tall, stately trees and mature landscaping. Built in 1782 in the Federal style, the house is limestone with beautifully proportioned rooms and expansive views of farmland and the Blue Ridge mountains to the east. The lofty ceilings, eighteen inch thick walls, decorative moldings, original heart pine flooring, and fireplaces with period mantels in the formal rooms, a living room/music room and grand dining room, convey an air of prosperity in this rural setting. Up the inviting staircase in the center entry hall are two lovely large bedrooms, each with a full bath and ample closet space. The third floor has two bedrooms, a sitting room, and a full bath, with views of the countryside from dormer windows on both sides. A wide porch facing south on the main level has been recently enclosed and offers a sun porch conditioned for year-round use, providing breezes or air conditioning in the warm months and heat in the winter. In 1924 a new wing was added, seamlessly matching the stone and the slate roof of the original house. It boasts a beautiful library and a modern kitchen. The library, sure to please the most avid bibliophile, has floor to ceiling bookcases, a wood-burning fireplace, and 4 sets of French doors. The spacious country kitchen, with powder room attached, has a tile floor, a large island and ample room for a table with a banquette on one side and chairs on the other. Joining the addition to the main house is an enclosed breezeway with tile floor, and entrance to the spacious back deck and outdoors. The home also features a serious wine cellar in the basement. The property includes three other separate dwellings. Close to the main house, with a lilac hedge between, is a two-bedroom one and a half bath cottage with two working fireplaces, a full kitchen, and a full-length porch on the front. It makes an adorable guest house and has recently been used very successfully as an Airbnb. Across the lawn is a four bay garage, built in 1924, with a one bedroom apartment/office, bathroom, and kitchen above. The third dwelling is a three bedroom one bath Craftsman style farm manager's house near the barns. Milton Valley, at 139 acres, has always been a working farm. The farm buildings include a beautiful stone barn c.1800 with seven horse stalls, and buildings for equipment, hay and cattle or sheep. The fences are in excellent shape. Water features include a spring, stone springhouse and pump house, a stream (Lewis Run), that crosses one field, and a farm pond. The land is in VOF easement with two sub-dividable 2.5 acre lots in the northeast corner, accessible from Smallwood Lane. Clarke County, one of the smallest counties in Virginia, is unique among its neighbors in that it has resisted rampant development and protected its farmland and open spaces. It is bordered by the Shenandoah River and Blue Ridge Mountains, and is home to Blandy State Arboretum, two historic mills, historic Long Branch Farm and Mansion, a thriving arts center, the Clarke County Fair, a Farmers Market, restaurants, shopping, and antique stores. Just an hour from Dulles, half an hour from Middleburg, twenty minutes from Winchester, Milton Valley offers the distinctive pleasure of modern country living in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.

294 Milton Valley Lane, Berryville

Listing courtesy of Thomas and Talbot Estate Properties, Inc.. Contact: 5406876500
$6,695,000
6 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths
The masterpiece 67-acre estate of Limestone Farm features a stately federal style manor house, with origins dating to the 1790’s. Meticulously and completely renovated and expanded in 2010, the manor house has now over 11,000 square feet of elegant living space. Throughout the construction, tremendous attention was given to preserve the homes’ history while making the expansion seamless. As one ascends the front steps, one notices the front porch ceiling which showcases the hand painted crest of the family who built the original home. One then enters the foyer with its beautiful heart pine flooring, mahogany newel post, handrail, and staircase in its original detail, and fully restored with great attention given to its structural integrity. Many of the details of the foyer were carried through to the new and gracious back hallway with its grand heart pine staircase. This hallway separates the kitchen from the great room and creates a wonderful entertainment flow. To enhance the seamlessness of the old to the new, reclaimed heart pine flooring was installed throughout the main and upper levels. Built of local limestone and handmade oversized brick, the roof is of extra premium cedar shake shingles imported from Canada. The elegant William Ohs Kitchen, with its superior craftsmanship, is the epitome of a truly beautiful chef’s kitchen. The custom cabinetry is graced with Carrara marble countertops and backsplash and Waterworks fixtures. The appliances include Wolf, Sub-Zero and Miele, and a large pantry offers additional storage. At one end of the kitchen a spacious breakfast area opens out to a charming brick terrace with pergola. This stunning home is further enhanced with Ralph Lauren wallcoverings, window treatments, fabrics and furnishings. French doors and large windows provide beautiful natural light, with many of the doors opening out to terraces and covered porches from which to enjoy the beautiful and very private countryside. A gracious and level lawn off the back terrace provides the ideal location for a future pool. The lower level has 5,000 sq. ft. of unfinished space with both interior and exterior access, providing room for a home theatre, gym, etc. The mechanical room is on this level and houses part of the Geothermal heating and cooling system. One also has access to the basement level of the original home with its large fireplace. While in this section, look at the ceiling to see part of the new support system which has given the original home its very solid feel. Also, look for carvings dating from the early 1800’s and admire the mantels original to the home, now stored on this level. Limestone Farm has 2 additional structures which include a guest house and a stable. The guest house sits close to the main home and features a living/bedroom combination, a full bath, and a kitchenette. The stable, originally a bank barn, was carefully moved 200’ to its current location, redesigned and features a vaulted ceiling, a wide center aisle, 8 stalls, and a tack room. Adjacent to the barn are 3 large paddocks, 1 smaller paddock and 10 acres of flatland ready for more paddocks, outdoor ring or covered arena. This farm is located in prime Blue Ridge Hunt Territory. Along much of this property’s western edge is a section of Opequon Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River. Limestone Farm is truly an extraordinary estate.

1077 Ginns Rd, Boyce

Listing courtesy of Thomas and Talbot Estate Properties, Inc.. Contact: 5406876500