UNDER CONTRACT!!Residence
Originally built as the rectory for the Leeds Church in the late 1840s, this large stucco house is a four square home of solid construction in the Federal style. While updated to provide for modern comforts, this house has retained all of its period charm and style. The large rooms, high ceilings, and fireplaces impart a sense of grandeur without sacrificing a warm homey feel.
Main Floor:
Front Porch (28 x 9) - A covered porch which extends the length of the front facade. Ample room for seating areas overlooking large specimen trees make this a welcoming entrance to the home.
Entry Hall/Foyer (12x16) - A large entry room with pine floors and staircase to upper level. A large ogee window and high ceilings brighten this room which leads to the kitchen, dining room, and living room.
Living Room (16 x 16) - High ceilings, tall windows, elegant hardwood floors and an imposing fireplace make this room the formal heart of the house.
Dining Room (16 x 16) - Open to the living room, the dining room is similar in size and features a large fireplace and wall sconces. Suitable for large formal dinner parties or more casual entertaining.
Kitchen (12 x 16) - This country kitchen has high ceilings and a cozy eat-in area.
Utility Room - Laundry area with washer and dryer and also room for the furnace, hot water heater, and (200 amp) electric service.
Powder Room - A newly remodeled convenient room off the garden entrance behind the kitchen.
Upper Level:
Master Bedroom (15 x 12) - A spacious room with pine floors and a fireplace.
Guest Bedroom (14 x 14) - Charming room with pine floors and fireplace.
Red Bedroom (14 x 12) - Pine floors and two closets
Upstairs Bath - A full bath with marble tiled shower and tub.
Spare Bedroom (15 x 15) - A large empty room with hardwood floors suitable for a bedroom, storage, or sitting room.
Interior Photo Galleries - click on the photo below for a slideshow of interior photos
Outbuildings
Schoolhouse (16 x 18) - A charming building with a large bay window, the schoolhouse was originally a classroom for the rectory. An ideal garden house, office, exercise room, or quiet place to escape.
Garden Shed - storage for lawn and garden equipment.
Grounds
The gardens surrounding the Old Rectory are planted in a profusion of perennials and annuals in several garden beds. A rock garden takes advantage of a large granite outcropping in the back of the property. In addition to substantial boxwood bushes and other shrubbery, large specimen trees dot the front garden. A pine grove at the property entrance ensures privacy and quiet.
Exterior Photo Gallery - click on photo for a slideshow presentation
Other
Location: The Old Rectory is located on the edge of the village of Hume in Fauquier County. The property lies in the Old Dominion Hounds foxhunting territory. Approximately 65 miles from Washington, DC, the travel time from the farm to downtown DC is 1 Hour (in low traffic situations). Approximately 45 minutes to Dulles International Airport, 15 minutes to Warrenton, and 15 minutes to Front Royal.
Amenities: Fauquier County is at the heart of Virginia's horse country. Equestrian activities (fox-hunting, trail riding, polo and dressage) are very popular local pursuits. Local towns and villages such as Middleburg, Warrenton, and Upperville are popular destinations for a day of browsing for antiques or dining at one of the many nearby country inns or restaurants. Wineries, orchards and rolling farmland help keep Fauquier a tranquil and scenic area.
MLS# FQ7489939
List Price: $489,000
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.
