Thank you
Scott J Buzzelli
Middleburg Real Estate
540-687-6321
Nestled between the short hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Potomac River, there lies a hidden gem that boasts a world of possibilities. Traipse around the 28-acre property and you will discover rolling pastures, a planted fruit orchard, a half-acre spring-fed pond, and a vineyard that looks out over unblemished vistas in all directions. Protected by a Conservation Easement through the Land Trust of Virginia, Weatherlea Farm gives you the feeling of stepping back in time, only two miles from the center of Lovettsville VA’s growing shopping district. Half a mile further down the road, a quick trip across the Potomac puts you in Brunswick Md, where the MARC train can bring you to Washington, DC in an hour, or a 20- minute drive will take you to Frederick, MD The farmhouse acts as the centerpiece of the property with 4-bedrooms, 5-bathrooms built in 1790. There are two additional dwellings, the Shepherd’s Cottage & the Milk Cottage, both perfect for long or short-term tenancy. The property has 2 pasture run-in sheds, a 3-stall barn, and another barn designed to store farm equipment and a workroom, with space for an artist’s loft above. A main attraction, however, is a pre-Civil War era bank barn with a stone foundation. Down below, there is space for 4-6 stalls; above is an authentic but upgraded area that has functioned as a wedding and event venue for 15 years. In the 1800s, the approximately 250-square-foot structure doubled in size, when the footprint was expanded. The upper floor was expanded upward, turning it into a two-story structure. The main floor is now a beautiful library with a Western facing picture window, a fireplace, and custom-built floor to ceiling bookshelves. On the upper floor, much of the interior log construction remains exposed, capturing the historic interest of the home and creating a gorgeous and unique primary suite. In 1950, the property, which had become a busy dairy operation called “River’s Edge Farm,”was bought by Earle and Yetive Weatherly. They lovingly exposed and restored interior log walls and added more windows. Finally, they added a new front porch to make a grander entrance to the home which they renamed “Weatherlea.” The current owners purchased the property in 1992. In the early 2000s, they upgraded the tiling and granite in the kitchen, added yet another upstairs bathroom, and replaced the small sunroom with a larger one that sits atop a basement level atelier. From there, one can walk out into the terraced gardens behind the house. In the 2010s, a new metal roof was put on the home, and a geothermal HVAC system was submerged in the pond. The most recent renovation came in 2019, when the front portion of the two-story porch was enclosed to create a master bath above a ground floor laundry room and a mudroom off the kitchen. This enabled more sections of the original exterior log cabin walls and windows to be exposed and restored, once again enhancing the historic beauty of the home. During this process, the stone foundation was dug up and re-sealed and waterproofed. These most recent upgrades added closet space, created a sleeping loft in one of the bedrooms and enabled the house to accommodate a family of five. It also gave each bedroom a full bathroom, with an eye toward possibly converting the house into a bed and breakfast in the future. To maintain its rustic beauty, the Conservation Easement was established in 2008. The property shines throughout the year with flower beds, raised vegetable gardens, walkways, rock walls, gazebos and a deck overlooking the pond. Over the years the pastures have nurtured horses, sheep, llamas, and cows. The fields have been put to agricultural use for hay, and in 2001, an acre-and-a-half of wine grapes were planted. Harvests of Weatherlea grapes have been sold to local wineries and have made their way into several award-winning vintages. Sellers Not Responsible for any potential rollback taxes
Sell a home like this and save $143,201 Find Out How
Total Bedrooms : 4
Master Bedroom Level: 0
Total Bedroom (Upper): 4
Bedroom Upper Level 1: 4
Total Baths: 5
Full Baths: 5
Water Source : Well
Patio/Porch Features: Deck(s)
Built-Ins,Combination Kitchen/Dining,Exposed Beams,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Wood Floors
Roof : Slate
Basement Description: Improved,Interior Access,Partially Finished,Rear Entrance,Walkout Level
Slate
Cooling: Geothermal
Heating: Central
Cooling Fuel: Geothermal,Electric
Heating Fuel: Geo-thermal,Oil
Year Built: 1800
Structure: Detached
Fireplace: 2
New Construction: No
Built: 1800
Construction Material: HardiPlank Type,Metal Siding
Roof: Slate
Foundation/Basement: Stone
Architecture: Colonial
Pool/Private: No Pool
Roof Type: Slate
Pool: No Pool
Sewer: On Site Septic,Septic = # of BR
Water Heat: Electric
Lot Size: 1,227,521
Lot Size (Acres): 28.18
Architectural Style: Colonial
Main Square Feet: 1,227,521
SQ ft: 4,576
SQ ft (Living Area): 4,020
Total Lot SQ ft: 1,227,521
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Total Acreage: 28.18
New Construction: No
Type: Colonial
Possession: Settlement
Days Of Market: 49
Annual Tax: $8,649
Tax Year: 2023
Total Taxes Payment Frequency: Annually
Settlement
Taxes Assessment Amount: $988,510
Roof: Slate
Direction: GPS Accurate - Turn off of 287 Berlin Tpike onto Weatherlea Farm Ln -- Follow the driveway up and to the left
School District: LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Total Fire Place: 2
Water Source: Well
Sewer: On Site Septic,Septic = # of BR
Cooling Fuel: Geothermal,Electric
Heating Fuel: Geo-thermal,Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Direction: GPS Accurate - Turn off of 287 Berlin Tpike onto Weatherlea Farm Ln -- Follow the driveway up and to the left
Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
12347 Axline Road , Lovettsville, VA,20180 | $1,899,999 | -- | -- | 5,617,498 | 5617498 Sqft |
13583 Hanging Rock Lane , Lovettsville, VA,20180 | $599,000 | -- | -- | 1,078,981 | 1078981.2 Sqft |
Ropp Lane , Lovettsville, VA,20180 | $1,045,000 | 4 | 2.5 | -- | 134165 Sqft |
41073 Hickory Shade Lane , Lovettsville, VA,20180 | $125,000 | -- | -- | 15,682 | 15682 Sqft |
11407 Olde Stone Lane , Lovettsville, VA,20180 | $2,300,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 4,429 | 1572080 Sqft |
Quarter Branch , Lovettsville, VA,20180 | $2,700,000 | -- | -- | 2,377,505 | 2377505 Sqft |
38295 Bolington Road , Lovettsville, VA,20180 | $1,595,000 | 4 | 4.5 | 4,515 | 878170 Sqft |
12729 Furnace Mountain .., Lovettsville, VA,20180 | $425,000 | 1 | 1.0 | 772 | 45302 Sqft |
45 S Loudoun Street #A-1, Lovettsville, VA,20180 | $325,000 | -- | -- | 23,261 | 23261 Sqft |
13477 Mountain Road , Lovettsville, VA,20180 | $199,950 | -- | -- | 435,600 | 435600 Sqft |
Data provided by Bright MLS. Property information is for the users personal, non-commercial use. Information may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties that appear on the website may no longer be for sale, and may be under contract or sold. ©2024 Bright MLS, All Rights Reserved. Information is reliable but not guaranteed.
ByOwner last updated this listing 04/29/2024 @ 09:57
MLS: VALO2064700
LISTED BY: Scott J Buzzelli , Middleburg Real Estate
SOURCE: BRIGHT MLS
Buyer Agency Compensation: 3%
Buyer Agency Description: The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed and if applicable, to participants of reciprocating MLS's as set forth in Association/MLS reciprocal agreements.