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MLS: #WVJF2024920, Listed By: John Ashton, Equity Realty, Source:Bright MLS

296 Piedmont Lane

CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414
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Bed 4

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Bath 3

Bath

SqFt5,596

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Acres29.08

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**The Robert Worthington Piedmont House** Documented by historians as the finest example of Georgian architecture in West Virginia, the Piedmont House is a property unlike any other — set on 29 serene acres, a quarter mile back from the road, surrounded by rolling farmland and hills that extend the sense of privacy and natural immersion far beyond the property lines. Just 1.5 miles from downtown Charles Town and 68 miles from Washington, D.C., yet worlds away. Built in 1735 by Royal Crown land grant and expanded in 1785, the estate has passed through a distinguished line of caretakers, among them the late Jim Lehrer of PBS. What they left behind is a home that lives as beautifully as it looks. Original heart pine floors, period millwork, and a fireplace in every room anchor the interior in its history. The formal sitting room is home to some of the earliest wallpaper in America. The master suite offers a copper soaking tub and fireplace. A custom wine cellar with ebony marble flooring, a third-floor library, and two fully updated kitchens with granite and butcher block countertops. The 1735 limestone wing — with its own kitchen, bath, and private entrance — functions as a self-contained suite, ideal for extended family or guests. Thoughtful infrastructure upgrades throughout include updated HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, as well as a newer heat pump, washer/dryer, and dishwasher. Outside, the property is fully equipped for the working homestead. Seven mature laying hens and a 30-by-10-foot coop and run are ready to go from day one. A fenced kitchen garden with established herbs and vegetables opens onto land that is genuinely exceptional — limestone-rich, nitrogen-dense soil with the fertility to support large-scale cultivation, livestock, and horses. Evitts Run and the Piedmont-Altona marl marsh define the southeastern acres, and a long-standing conservation relationship ensures this rare habitat is protected in perpetuity. The outbuildings are extensive: a large barn with cement floor and new roof (December 2025), a detached two-car garage with cement floor, a full-size tennis court, a smokehouse with electricity, and a pump house. A caretaker's cottage from the early 1900s sits at the back of the property — its foundation solid, its potential undiminished — awaiting restoration as a second home. The ruins of St. George's Chapel (1769) line the driveway — where George and Samuel Washington once worshipped. After Sunday services, the congregation would gather for tea at Piedmont. From the exquisite French wallpaper to the stone paths throughout the gardens, there is simply too much magic here to capture in words. Come experience it for yourself.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,499,000

AD Id : 85793916

MLS Id : WVJF2024920

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 29.08 Acres

Living Area Size : 5,596

Year Built : 1785

Garage : 2

County : JEFFERSON

Subdivision: None Available

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 11 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Exterior Entry, Partially Finished, Other
  • Flooring Information

    Wood, Hardwood
  • Roofing Information

    Shake
  • Interior Features

    High Ceilings, Crown Molding Roof: Shake Appliances: Cooktop, Washer, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Dishwasher, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Purifier Window Features: Screens
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Wood Stove, Baseboard, Heat Pump Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Heat Pump, Electric

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1785 Building Area Total: 5596 Construction Materials: Brick, Stone Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio Pool Features: None Private Pool: No Water front Features: Stream View: Water, Creek/Stream, Pasture, Trees/Woods, Garden
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), Storage

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size Acres: 29.08 Lot Size Source: Estimated Lot Size Square Feet: 1266725 Lot Description: Wooded, Secluded

    Property Information

    Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 1173 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Three Or More Property Age: 241

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1499000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 02 12000600000000 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $6470

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 2 Garage, Driveway, Detached

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

  • Utility Information

    Propane
  • Location Information

    Direction: ​From Downtown Charles Town: Take WV-51 W / West Washington Street west for about 1.2 miles, then turn right onto Piedmont Lane to reach the property. ​From Frederick, MD: Head southwest on US-340 W for about 26 miles into West Virginia, exit onto WV-51 W toward Charles Town, and continue past downtown to turn right onto Piedmont Lane. ​From Washington, DC: Take I-66 W to VA-267 W (Dulles Toll Road), continue onto VA-7 W, take the exit for WV-9 W toward Charles Town, then follow WV-51 W directly to Piedmont Lane. WaterSource: Spring Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/24/2026 @ 13:38

MLS: WVJF2024920 LISTED BY: John Ashton, Equity Realty 540-338-2040 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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