Seize a rare opportunity to own 160.053 acres of Clarke County rolling farmland with 3 Dwelling Unit Rights (DURs). After 80 years in the same family this legacy property, Upper Cottage Farm, is offered for sale. Historically, the property has been a working farm supporting livestock and agricultural pursuits including commercial bee keeping. The next owner is set to leverage the property’s distinctive features to fulfill any variety of visions.The property is served by two 2 separate access points. The first is from Route 340/Lord Fairfax Highway and the second is from the rural and beautifully scenic Route 633/Annfield Road. Both points of entry provide frontage on state-maintained, hard surface roads providing optimal access and flexible use of opposite sides of the property. Once on the land, you’ll find level topography as well as areas of mild elevations revealing views of mountains and neighboring farms. Clarke County Assessment information lists wooded, pasture, and tillable acreage. There is both perimeter and cross fencing. Cross fencing provides 4 separate pastures. The property feels supremely private.A double-wide manufactured dwelling has served as farm labor housing over the years. A former greenhouse, barn, small shed and machine shed are also present. All are accessed by the Route 340/Lord Fairfax Highway entrance. The house is served by a 3-bedroom conventional septic system, a well, electric, and high-speed internet. The home occupies one of the 5 original DUR’s. All structures are offered “As Is”.Optimally located in an amenity rich area, the property is just 3 miles south of Boyce, a part of Virginia’s Hunt Country, and 25 miles from Middleburg, widely regarded as the nation’s horse and hunt capital. Boyce and Middleburg are home to Powhatan and The Hill School, respectively. Enjoy neighboring historic estates like Rosemont and Long Branch and points of interest such as the State Arboretum of Virginia and Sky Meadows State Park. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity of the Shenandoah River and abundance of hiking trails and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Fabulous local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and golf courses abound. Core commuter routes including Route 7, Route 50, and Route 66 are just minutes away and provide inroads to Winchester, Leesburg, and Northern Virginia, as well as Charles Town and Harpers Ferry in West Virginia. Dulles International Airport is just 46 miles away and Washington DC and Reagan National Airport can be reached in an hour.The combination of the property’s conveying DURs, topography, dual access, and ideal location present a discerning buyer with a property naturally potentiated for a variety of uses. Fulfill your vision of an equestrian or private estate, family compound, continued farming and agricultural pursuits, or the opportunity for investment and preservation of this beautiful part of the northern Shenandoah Valley.Buyer should independently verify all zoning, permitted uses, and future development potential with Clarke County. One DUR is currently in the Agricultural & Forestal district until 2028. The next owner may take the property out of this program during the next renewal period in 2027 in partnership with the Clarke County Government Office.SELLER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROLLBACK TAXES, PENALTIES, OR OTHER TAXES OR ASSESSMENTS THAT MAY BECOME DUE IF THE PROPERTY IS REMOVED FROM LAND USE AFTER SETTLEMENT.
Listing Courtesy of BRIGHT IDX / Listed By: Melissa Youngblood, ERA Oakcrest Realty, Inc.
$719,900 (USD)
Gore Area Residential Home
Pending
281 Boots Hill Lane Gore, VA 22637
3 Bed
2 Baths
1676 sqft
MLS# VAFV2041478
If you’ve dreamed of owning a lux log cabin wrapped in wooded seclusion yet balanced with accessibility to amenities and NO HOA, it’s waiting for you at 281 Boots Hill Lane! This unique property sits on 21.62 wooded acres in Frederick County, Virginia in the community of Gore, and is accessible by hard surface and tar and chip roads. Located just outside of Winchester, VA, the property is comprised of 7 individually deeded parcels of approximately 3 acres each, providing potential for future resale strategies. NO HOA maximizes options for possible use; Primary Residence? Second Home? Short-Term Rentals? Potential exists to optimize your investment the moment you leave the closing table!Inside highlights include cedar log walls, vaulted ceilings, wood beams, and a double-sided floor to ceiling stone fireplace central to the home. The kitchen features hickory cabinets, granite countertops, a stainless and deep undermounted sink, and GE appliances. The dining area has warmth and character provided by a corner Timberline woodstove featuring stone surround. All give the feel of a warm, wooden embrace. Large windows and French doors provide views of a lush back yard that the present owners describe as their “Summertime Green Room”. A main-level laundry room with conveying washer and dryer lend convenience.There are 3 cozy bedrooms. An ensuite bathroom adjoins the primary bedroom featuring large shower with handheld and rainfall shower heads. A skylight overhead and heated flooring underfoot provide indulgence all around. A walk-in closet provides ample storage.The walkout basement provides a head start on additional living space with roughed-in walls and down lights, awaiting your imagination for the final finish.Outside, enjoy the large wrap-around deck for dining, viewing seasonal blooms and watching the wildlife that call this acreage home, including birds, turkey, deer, racoons, and the occasional bear. Wide, cleared trails surrounded by forest encircle the property, with small footbridges that cross wet weather stream beds, offering opportunities for exploring, short hikes, and fostering your connection to nature at an intentional, slower pace.A 3-car detached garage provides a large space for parking and projects with 220 Volt service.The next owner benefits from the 2021 replacement of the roofs over the home, garage, and shed with 50-year architectural shingles and transferrable warranty as well as a new compressor and heat pump in 2019. HVAC is serviced regularly. Satellite and High-Speed Internet are onsite, and an active radon mitigation system is in place.Historic Winchester, with an array of shopping, dining, and entertainment options as well as the Valley Health campus and major employers are within 20 minutes, as is golfing at Rock Harbor and Winchester Country Club. Wineries in the area are plentiful. Cacapon State Park, WV offering extensive trails for hiking and biking, swimming, kayaking, fishing and camping is a 20 minute drive. 1 hr and 45 min will get you to the ski slopes at Timberline and Canaan Valley or to Dulles and Reagan National Airports and Washington, DC in the opposite direction. Don't miss this fantastic property.The 21.63 acres is comprised of the following 7 parcels; Tax ID: 27-5-T 3.00 ac incl House and Garage, Tax ID: 27-5-Q 3.03 ac, Tax ID: 27-5-R 3.00 ac, Tax ID: 27-5-S 3.00 ac, Tax ID: 27-5-U 3.00 ac, Tax ID: 27-5-V 3.23 ac Tax ID: 27-5-W 3.36 ac.Seller's agent makes no representation as to the accuracy or reliability of the information and buyer must execute due diligence relative to each individual parcel and development potential, verifying all information provided and related to the property and a purchase decision. Listing information and attached documents are provided as a courtesy and should be researched and verified by the buyer and buyer’s agent.
Listing Courtesy of BRIGHT IDX / Listed By: Melissa Youngblood, ERA Oakcrest Realty, Inc.
$199,900 (USD)
Strasburg Area Land
Active
Tbd Sandy Hook Road Strasburg, VA 22657
Bed
0 Baths
sqft
MLS# VASH2013928
MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS from this 3.533 acre hilltop lot. The owner has released for sale, acreage from one of the most coveted and scenic locations in Strasburg (some say all of Shenandoah County)….…Sandy Hook Farm.The elevation of this lot provides both mountain and sweeping valley views, where you’ll feel like you can practically reach out and touch Signal Knob. Have your blueprints ready as the property is cleared, a Certification Letter for a well and 4 Bedroom Alternative Septic is on file and electricity is already onsite and installed. Break ground now and prepare to watch the seasons change including the leaves turning to brilliant colors in the fall from the vantage point of your new home.Surveyors have staked the property corners and well and septic sites. Covenants are attached and were recently amended to allow for Short-Term Rental use. Build your primary residence or a second home with option to generate income while you are away!Elementary, Middle, and High schools are within a 2 mile radius. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to the Shenandoah River, fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, and all things nature. Historians will be drawn to an area rich in history and tradition. The Shenandoah Valley is a growing area for tourism. Wineries, restaurants and local culture abound.This location offers the best of rural living while remaining convenient to commuter corridors I81 (4.2 mi), I66 (10 mi), Washington DC (60 mi), area industrial parks and major employers including Mercury Paper, Thermo-Fisher Scientific, Valley Health System, Navy Federal Credit Union, FEMA, Axalta, Rubbermaid, and Amazon Distribution to name a few. Air travel is also convenient as the area is served by 3 major airports, Dulles International, Reagan National, and BWI airports.Whether you’re relocating to the area for career or retirement or have lived close-by all your life, acreage on Sandy Hook Farm offers the place to build and live your dream!
Listing Courtesy of BRIGHT IDX / Listed By: Melissa Youngblood, ERA Oakcrest Realty, Inc.
