The prototypical late Victorian farm house, complete with a grandmother's cottage garden, 873 Hawlin Road recalls an earlier era of lemonade on summer afternoons on the front porch and cool evening strolls through the garden. Located on the edge of the quiet village of Woodville, this property offers an outstanding opportunity to enjoy country life without the hassles of maintaining larger acreage. The adjoining farm parcels give a sense of expansiveness and pastoral beauty, while the imposing Blue Ridge Mountains beyond offer a wide panoramic view. The 9.5 acre property includes the main house on 7.5 acres and the adjoining cottage and playhouse on a separate 2 acre parcel.
Residence
Built by renowned local builder George Hawkins, this circa 1900 Victorian farmhouse is typical of Hawkin's style - very well built with elegant flourishes which give a sense of grandeur not found in similar houses of the era. Completely modernized for 21st century living, the house today is a comfortable 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath residence with a gourmet kitchen, large and impressive public rooms, and a number of fun and functional outbuildings. The surrounding gardens give an excellent taste of country living without the maintenance and additional costs of a larger property.
A small cottage on a separate lot can be finished as a one bedroom home. This one story building would make an ideal in-law unit, or guest house. Alternatively, the cottage can be sold on its own 2 acre lot as a separate property.
Main Floor:
Front Porch (8 x 22) - generous porch with triple-hung window leading into front parlor and front door to center hall.
Entry Hall/Staircase (9 x 15) - The center hallway with staircase features an imposing newell post and banisters carved out of four different types of wood. The room opens to all the other rooms on the ground floor.
Formal Parlor (20 x 15) - A large formal room with high ceilings, plaster crown molding and ceiling trim, large windows and gas stove insert.
Sitting Room (17 x 16) - A well proportioned second parlor that can be used as a sitting room or a downstairs master bedroom. This room features high ceilings and a gas fireplace.
Dining Room (14 x 18) - Large room with pine paneling and mantel with wood stove insert.
Kitchen (18 x 14) - Recently remodeled, the large modern kitchen has granite counters, extensive cabinetry, and high end appliances. A generous "island" with seating, and an eat-in dining area with bay window make this a wonderful gathering place.
Laundry/Service Area - a wide hallway between the kitchen and other ground floor rooms. Includes a stack washer/drier and space for butler's pantry or other entertaining preparations.
Powder Room - Half bath near laundry and adjacent to the sitting room.
Upper Level:
Master Bedroom (16 x 17) - Large room with hardwood floors, mantel and woodstove insert. En suite bath (15 x 6) includes a soaking tub overlooking the garden and separate shower.
Second Bedroom (20 x 15) - Large room with hardwood floors, pine trim, mantel and woodstove insert
Third Bedroom (16 x 16) - High ceilinged room with hardwood floors, pine trim, mantel and woodstove insert
Hall Bath - Full bath with shower/tub at top of staircase.
Storage Room (12 x 12) - accessible from an attic ladder in the kitchen, this room offers ample storage for out of season clothing or holiday decorations.
Outbuildings:
In-Law House (40 x 20) - Sited at the back of its own 2 acre lot, this cottage can be finished as a dramatic one bedroom home with outstanding views. French doors on the northern facade open to dramatic mountain views.
Garden Shed (6 x 7) - Picturesque garden shed for storing garden tools and implements.
Playhouse (10 x 10) - Small outbuilding with
Barn - Root cellar, large plank floored storage area, and loft space. Ideal for storage or poultry. Side shed attachment for storing lawn equipment.
Silo - Empty silo (no roof) waiting to be converted into an observation tour or folly to frame the view.
Interior Photo Galleries - click on the photo below for a slideshow of interior photos
Grounds
The grounds around 873 Hawlin Road are 9.5 acres of lawn, mature specimen trees, fruit trees, and an extensive cottage garden. The tree lined drive and the enclosed fenced garden offer a sense of privacy, but at the same time reveal the much wider mountain and country-side views. The property is in two separate tax parcels. The 7.5 acre parcel includes the main house and the barn, silo, and garden shed. The adjoining 2 acre parcel includes the in-law house and playhouse. The two acre parcel could be sold off as a separate lot and dwelling if desired.
Beyond the immediate property, larger farms form the foreground view of open fields, hayfields, and wooded streambeds. In the background are the outstanding views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah National Park from almost anywhere on the property.
Exterior Photo Gallery - click on photo below for a slideshow presentation
Other
Location: 873 Hawlin Road is located on the edge of the village of Woodville, not far the village of Sperryville or the Town of Washington in Rappahannock County. The property lies in Rappahannock Hunt's foxhunting territory. Approximately 82 miles from Washington, DC, the travel time from the farm to downtown DC is 1 Hour and 45 minutes (in low traffic situations). Approximately 80 minutes to Dulles International Airport, 1 hour to Charlottesville, 20 minutes to Warrenton, and 10 minutes to Culpeper.
Amenities: Rappahannock County is a close-knit rural community with excellent theater, concerts, art galleries, wineries, and the Shenandoah National Park. “Little” Washington, the county seat is the home of world renowned Inn at Little Washington and shops and theater. The nearby Blue Rock Inn is rapidly becoming a gourmet destination. Sperryville, also nearby, is home to the Thornton River Grille and other establishments. Equestrian activities (fox-hunting, trail riding, dressage) are very popular local pursuits.
MLS#: RP7600297
List Price: $799,000
Listing Agent: Alan Zuschlag (540) 270-8150
Plat: coming soon!
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.
