BREATHTAKING VIEWS AWAIT YOU ON THIS MAJESTIC HILLTOP SETTING WITH EXPANSIVE WESTWARD VIEWS OF THE BEAUTIFUL ALLEGHANY MOUNTAINS AND ROLLING VIRGINIA FARMLANDS. THIS 26 ACRE ESTATE IS SUCH A RARE FIND!

WILSON FAUBER, BROKER, CRS, GRI, REALTOR SAYS: "IN MY CAREER AS A 28 YEAR VETERAN REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL, RARELY HAVE I SEEN A SETTING AND A VIEW THAT THIS PROPERTY OFFERS. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST PEACEFUL COMMANDING VIEWS ONE COULD HOPE FOR".

THE PROPERTY IS IDEALLY LOCATED ONLY 3.5 MILES FROM THE ROUTE 262 BYPASS ACCESSED VIA SHUTTERLEE MILL ROAD TO THE QUIET WINDING HARD SURFACED ROAD OF HOMES LANE.

AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE PROPERTY YOU ARE GREETED BY A SPLIT RAIL FENCE AND A SIGN THAT READS "BIG ASH HILL" NAMED FOR THE TOWERING MAJESTIC ASH THAT STANDS AT THE PROPERTY'S WOODLAND EDGE.

BY THE WAY, THE BIG ASH IS LOCATED AT THE FAR END OF THE OWNERS ONE HOLE 100 YARD "PRACTICE GREEN" AND IT STANDS GUARD OVER THIS GENTLING ROLLING PRIVATE ESCAPE .

THE OPEN FENCED PASTURES ARE IDEAL FOR HORSES, CATTLE OR ANY TYPE OF LIVESTOCK OR FARM ANIMALS. 

THE PROPERTY IS ENHANCED BY A 30 X 40 MODERN POLE BARN COMPLETE WITH WATER, ELECTRICITY AND PHONE SERVICE. THERE IS A CHICKEN HOUSE AS WELL AS A TWO STALL STABLE SITUATED IN A BEAUTIFUL FENCED PASTORAL SETTING WITH AMPLE SHADE TREES.

APPROACHING THE BARN YOU ARE WELCOMED TO A LARGE "DEER PROOF" FENCED AREA OF GARDENS.

THIS IS A GARDENERS PARADISE WITH RAISED BEDS, WATER MELLON AND PUMPKIN PATCHES, HERB GARDEN, VEGETABLE GARDEN, ORCHARD, GRAPE ARBOR, GREENHOUSE AND TWO FISH PONDS WHERE THE CURRENT OWNER RAISES FISH FOR SALE TO LOCAL VENDORS. A LARGE WATER STORAGE TANK CATCHES RAIN WATER FROM THE BARN FOR FUTURE USAGE.

ENJOY A LEISURELY WALK THROUGH THE PASTURES ON A WARM SUMMERS EVE TO THE WELCOMING FOREST GROVE OF MATURE BLACK WALNUT TREES. THE OWNERS HAVE CREATED A MEANDERING INVITING  PATH THROUGH THE WOODLANDS FOR EASE OF WALKING AND ENJOYING THIS SCENIC NATURE TRAIL. THIS IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR A RELAXING EVENING ENJOYING SONG BIRDS AND THE HARMONY OF NATURE. WHEN YOU ARE READY TO RETIRE FOR THE EVENING, THE WINDING PATH WILL LEAD YOU BACK TO THE "PRACTICE GREEN" AND THE HILLTOP RESIDENCE.

THE FRONT YARD IS ACCENTED BY A SWEEPING SPLIT RAIL FENCE AND LOVELY LANDSCAPING.

THE OWNERS HAVE CREATED LOVELY ENCHANTING GARDENS AT THE REAR OF THE RESIDENCE THAT ARE SO ALLURING. THE GREAT ROOM DOORS FRAME A CAPTIVATING VIEW OF THE LARGE FISH POND, AND LOVELY LANDSCAPING OF THIS BACK YARD OASIS. AS YOU STEP ONTO THE COVERED PORCH YOU ARE GREETED BY THE  SOOTHING SOUND OF SPLASHING WATER, THE OVER SIZED FISH POND AND A TRANQUIL SETTING THAT IS YOURS TO ENJOY EVERY SEASON OF THE YEAR. JUST BEYOND YOU WILL ENJOY A LOVELY WISTERIA ARBOR. THIS IS THE PERFECT SETTING FOR RELAXING EVENINGS AND ENTERTAINING AND AT NIGHT MOTHER NATURE PROVIDES A GLORIOUS LIGHT SHOW WITH TWINKLING STARS  FOR YOU TO RELISH.

THE RESIDENCE:

APPROACHING THE RESIDENCE YOU WILL NOTE THE EXPANSIVE FRONT PORCH (COMPLETE WITH PORCH SWING) AND THE DETAILING OF THE CIRCLE TOP WINDOWS FEATURED IN THE GREAT ROOM AND MASTER BEDROOM.
ONE CAN NOT HELP BUT LINGER ON THE FRONT PORCH TO ENJOY THE SPECTACULAR VISTAS THIS SETTING AFFORDS!

INSIDE THE RESIDENCE YOU IMMEDIATELY FEEL  AT EASE IN THIS COUNTRY HOME  THAT FEATURES  A FRONT TO BACK GREAT ROOM WITH FIREPLACE.  NINE FOOT CEILINGS ARE FEATURED IN THE LIVING ROOM AND MASTER BEDROOM. WIDE MOLDINGS, STAINED WOODWORK AND SOILD WOOD SIX PANEL DOORS ARE FEATURED THROUGHOUT. THE DECOR IS INFORMAL, COMFORTABLE AND VERY WELCOMING.  THE PLAN IS WELL DESIGNED AND SPACIOUS.  THE 15' X 29' GREAT ROOM LENDS ITSELF TO  VERSATILITY OFFERING THE POSSIBILITY OF BLENDING LIVING ROOM FURNITURE AT ONE END AND IF PREFERRED, A FORMAL DINING ROOM GROUPING AT THE OTHER END. THE CURRENT OWNERS ENJOY THE COMFORT OF A LIVING ROOM ARRANGEMENT AND A RELAXING TV VIEWING AREA OVERLOOKING THE COVERED PORCH AND WATER GARDEN.

FOR CONVENIENCE A HALF BATH IS LOCATED OFF THE GREAT ROOM.

TO THE RIGHT OF THE GREAT ROOM IS A DELIGHTFUL KITCHEN AND BREAKFAST ROOM THAT IS SURE TO PLEASE. CERAMIC TILE COUNTER TOPS AND FLOORING ENHANCE THE CUSTOM OAK CABINETRY AND AMPLE WORK SPACE.

THE BREAKFAST AREA IS HIGHLIGHTED BY A LARGE BAY WINDOW THAT PERFECTLY FRAMES THE COMMANDING COUNTRYSIDE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS. WHAT A WONDERFUL PLACE TO GATHER ON A WINTERS EVENING AND ENJOY A SPECTACULAR SUN SET FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME! OF COURSE THIS IS A LOVELY SPOT FOR MORNING COFFEE OR CONVERSATION AROUND THE DINNER TABLE. THE VIEW IS UNOBSTRUCTED AND PROVIDES SPECTACULAR "LIGHT SHOWS" OF DISTANT THUNDER STORMS ALONG THE MOUNTAIN TOPS.

JUST OFF THE KITCHEN IS A "MUD ROOM" WHICH PROVIDES DIRECT ACCESS TO THE TWO CAR GARAGE AND ACCESS TO THE REAR YARD AND GARDENS.  A  HANDY LAUNDRY ROOM ADJOINS THE MUD ROOM.

THE NORTHERN WING FEATURES A WONDERFUL 14' X 18' MAIN LEVEL MASTER SUITE. THIS SPACIOUS BEDROOM AFFORDS AMPLE WALL SPACE FOR LARGE FURNISHINGS. THERE IS A WALK IN CLOSET AND PAMPERING BATH COMPLETE WITH WHIRLPOOL TUB  (OVER LOOKING THE WATER GARDEN) AND SEPARATE SHOWER.

THE SECOND LEVEL:

THE SECOND LEVEL OFFERS TWO LOVELY BEDROOMS, AMPLE CLOSET SPACE, A FULL HALL BATH AND INCREDIBLE VIEWS FROM EVERY WINDOW.

THE WALKOUT BASEMENT:

THE WALKOUT PARTIAL BASEMENT (+- 996 SQUARE FEET) IS PERFECT FOR SEASONAL ITEMS AND STORAGE SOLUTIONS. AN ENERGY SAVING WOOD STOVE CONVEYS AND IS A WONDERFUL SUPPLEMENTAL HEAT SOURCE. THE MAIN SOURCE OF HEAT IS AN ELECTRIC  HEAT PUMP SYSTEM WITH PROPANE CENTRAL FORCED AIR SUPPLEMENTAL/BACKUP FOR SEVERE WEATHER AND OF COURSE CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING IS INCLUDED. 

DOUBLE WALK OUT DOORS ARE IDEAL FOR A LAWN TRACTOR OR OTHER OVERSIZE ITEMS.

THE LARGE WINE RACK IS NEGOTIABLE.

SUMMARY:
IN DEED THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL PROPERTY OFFERING A 7 YEAR OLD MODERN WELL MAINTAINED HOME AND SITUATED ON 26 GLORIOUS ACRES IN AUGUSTA COUNTY VIRGINIA. THE VIEWS ARE OUTSTANDING AND EVER CHANGING WITH THE SEASONS. THE CURRENT OWNERS HAVE PAINSTAKINGLY CREATED A WONDERFUL GENTLEMAN'S FARM SINCE THE LISTING AGENT WILSON FAUBER SOLD THEM THIS SPECIAL PROPERTY IN 1997. THE PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP IS EVIDENT EVERY WHERE ON THIS PROPERTY. THE OWNERS HAVE LABORED TO CREATE A VERY COMFORTABLE HOME AND A WORKING FARM THAT ONE VERY FORTUNATE BUYER IS SURE TO ENJOY FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. THIS IS TRULY A PLACE TO CALL HOME!

THE OWNERS ARE "RETIRING AGAIN", THIS TIME TO FLORIDA TO BE NEAR THEIR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN. THIS IS THE FIRST OFFERING OF THIS IRRESISTIBLE PROPERTY.

THIS MAY BE A ONCE IN  A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS 26 ACRE ESTATE PROPERTY.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

1) MAIN LEVEL LIVING AREA: 996 FINISHED SQUARE FEET

2) SECOND LEVEL LIVING AREA: 955 FINISHED SQAURE FEET

3) UNFINISHED WALK OUT BASEMENT: 996

4) SCHOOLS: NORTH RIVER ELEMENTARY, S.GORDON STEWART MIDDLE, FORT DEFIANCE HIGH SCHOOL

5) WELL: 220 FEET DEEP, 15-20 GPM

6) WATER SOFTENER INCLUDED

7) DIRECT TV

8) HIGH SPEED INTERNET BY MGW

9) PROPANE GAS RANGE INCLUDED. ELECTRIC SERVICE IS IN PLACE.

10) ELECTRIC SUPPLIER: SHENANDOAH VALLEY ELECTRIC CO-OP

11) BUILT IN DISHWASHER, DISPOSAL, RANGE REFRIGERATOR, WATER SOFTENER ALL CONVEY

12) PROPANE WATER HEATER

13) NEGOTIABLE ITEMS; WINE RACK IN BASEMENT, WASHER, DRYER, SPLIT/STACKED FIREWOOD,

14)FOR SALE:  MANY FARM EQUIPMENT ITEMS, ADDITIONAL PERSONAL PROPERTY ITEMS TO BE ITEMIZED BY THE SELLER.

DIRECTIONS:
ROUTE 250 (CHURCHVILLE AVE.) OR  I-81 T0 EXIT 225 WOODROW WILSON PARKWAY TO ROUTE 262 BYPASS. AT THE CAUTION LIGHT TURN ON SHUTTERLEE MILL ROAD AT SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH. CONTINUE 3.5 MILES ON SHUTTERLEE MILL RD. TO A SHARP CURVE TO HOMES LANE ON THE LEFT. THE ENTRANCE TO THE PROPERTY IS A SHORT DISTANCE ON THE LEFT. LOOK FOR THE REGAL REAL ESTATE SIGNS AT THE ENTRANCE.

SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY PLEASE. WILSON FAUBER THE LISTING BROKER MUST BE PRESENT FOR SHOWINGS. PLEASE CALL WILSON AT 540-448-1500 FOR YOU DETAILED COMPLETE TOUR OF THIS EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY.

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