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The perfect antidote to city stress - gently rolling mountains, a mirror still pond, and pastoral fields as far as the eye can see. You can enjoy it all from the terrace of your serenely contemporary and low-maintenance country home just outside the charming village of Flint Hill. This 25 acre retreat has pretty much everything you could desire in a country property. For those with an active outdoors bent, the Shenandoah National Park sits practically at your doorstep. For those with a green thumb there is a wonderful orchard just waiting for the addition of a garden or vineyard. For those who've always wanted a small farm, the adjoining fields are just waiting for a horse or two or a small flock of sheep. But for those who are content to just admire the view and decompress from work-a-day pressures, everything is already perfectly calibrated to your desires.
Residence
Built by one of Rappahannock's finest craftsman home builders as his own home, this newer contemporary home boasts many extras and upgrades. The house was sleekly designed for low maintenance country living. The stucco exterior, with cedar trim and cedar shake roofing and copper gutters, blends beautifully with the surrounding landscape. All walls have extra insulation and the heating and cooling systems are state-of-the-art energy efficient. Cabling for stereo system, satellite internet, surround sound, etc, run throughout the house. French doors open to a bluestone terrace (with hot tub hook-up) which extends living space to the outdoors and brings in the views of the pond and surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
Interior:
Entry Hall - Expansive foyer with tile flooring and two coat closets.
Great Room - Living Area - Large room with cathedral ceiling, oak flooring, cherry bookcases and cabinetry and a large stone fireplace.
Great Room - Dining Area - Large windows frame beautiful mountain views.
Great Room - Kitchen - Hand-crafted maple cabinetry, granite counters, and eat-in island.
Hall Office - Cozy and private office with lots of counter space.
Hall Bath - Full bath with marble counters and tub/shower.
Bedroom 1 - Quiet room with all wool carpeting.
Bedroom 2 - Large room with oak floors and French doors to terrace.
Hall Closet - Large walk-in closet with extra storage space.
Laundry Room - Ample work space and doggie door to exterior.
Bedroom 3 - Quiet room with wool carpeting and ensuite bath with shower/tub.
Bedroom 4 - Master bedroom with wool carpeting and cathedral ceiling. Two closets and ensuite bath with large shower and large soaking tub.
Garage - Connected to house by a porte-cochere. Large 2.5 car garage with storage space above.
Garage/Machine Shed - A separate garage located at some distance from the house with 2 bays and plenty of workspace for any hobby or agricultural pursuit.
Residence Photo Galleries - click on the photo below for a slideshow of interior photos
Grounds
The roughly rectangular 25 acre parcel is mostly level land suitable for a variety of agricultural pursuits. Currently in fallow fields and open lawns, the property includes landscaping around the house, a 3 acre pond with dock and white sand beach, and a small orchard of apple and peach trees. Fencing is minimal but can easily be expanded to contain horses, sheep, cattle, or other livestock. The potential for several paddocks makes this an ideal candidate for a hunt box in Old Dominion Hounds territory. Outstanding panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains can be seen from any vantage point on the property.
Exterior Photo Gallery - click on photo for a slideshow presentation
Other
Location: 148 Hittles Mill Road is located outside the village of Flint Hill in Rappahannock County. The property lies in the Old Dominion Hounds foxhunting territory. Several well-known wineries and the Shenandoah National Park are right in the neighborhood. Approximately 70 miles from Washington, DC, the travel time from to downtown DC is 1 Hour and 15 minutes (in low traffic situations). Approximately 60 minutes to Dulles International Airport, 1 hour 15 minutes to Charlottesville, 20 minutes to Warrenton, and 15 minutes to Front Royal.
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 The Inn at Little Washington and shops and theater. The nearby village of Flint Hill boasts three excellent restaurants, Four and Twenty Blackbirds, The Public House, and The Griffin Tavern. 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# RP7183587
List Price: $998,000
Listing Agent: Alan Zuschlag (540) 270-8150
Plat: click here
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.
