The ten acres at 246 Grand View can be broken down into the greenhouse, the edible garden, the formal garden, the arboretum, the pasture and everything else. The first three are inside the deer-proof half acre close to the house. The last three are outside the deer fence and comprise the other nine and a half acres.

The Greenhouse is attached to the basement level of the south side of the house and makes use of the deck as a roof. Because of its southern exposure and slant, it receives the direct rays of the sun in the winter. There is no provision for heating the greenhouse and it is not unusual for the temperature, on a clear winter day, to reach eighty degrees. Because of this there is a temperature controlled exhaust fan that keeps the heat buildup from killing the plants inside, especially in the fall and spring.  This makes for a semi tropical climate in the greenhouse used to protect potted roses, lemon and lime trees, ferns, camellias, rosemary, chili peppers, lettuce, and a jasmine plant. All of these plants are moved out into the garden during the growing season. The greenhouse also serves as a passive heat source, warming the south basement wall and windows. On a clear day in the winter you can open the basement windows and heat the basement. You can also see the flowering plants, especially the camellias, from inside in the winter.

The Edible Garden near the greenhouse on the south side of the house is a row of three Asian pear trees that produce delicious fruit in late summer. There is a persimmon tree that also produces wonderful fruit. There are raspberries and a row of asparagus. There are two raised beds for growing vegetables.

The Formal Garden faces the western, or "sunset", side of the house. It is formal only in the sense that it has "bones" in the form of hardscape, water features, paths, gates, pergolas and framed views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. About two thirds of the planting beds are filled with perennials and shrubs. The other third is planted with annuals, many of them self seeding. There is a progression of spring, summer, and fall flowers for continual season bloom and color interest.

The Arboretum outside the deer fence includes an extraordinary number and variety of trees. Many of them are flowering and put on a breathtaking spring show. There are peach trees, red buds, dogwoods, crab apples, and a magnificent flowering cherry. There is also an enormous specimen black ash, a grove of giant tulip poplars, and numerous Japanese maples. There are locust, mountain ash, hackberry, wild cherry, and a deciduous magnolia. Evergreens include eastern red cedars, Virginia pines, white pines, and spruces.  The residue of the property is in second growth forest which requires little maintenance.

MLS#  RP6279955

Plat:  Click Here

List Price:  $699,500

Listing Agent:  Alan Zuschlag (540) 937-6124

Offering subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, or withdrawal without notice.  Information contained herein is deemed reliable, but it is not so warranted or otherwise guaranteed.