A unique combination of residential and commercial property.  The cottage takes advantage of the outstanding views and river frontage, while the commercial facility enjoys considerable road frontage on Rt. 211 and is well positioned to capture the tourist traffic entering the charming village of Sperryville and the Shenandoah National Park at Skyline Drive.  The entire property sits on 16+ acres adjoining the National Park and consists of a 3 acre commercially zoned area abutting Rt. 211 and 13 acres of mostly open pasture land and some woodlands above.  Views of the Blue Ridge, old stone walls, and frontage on the trout-filled scenic Thornton River, make this an ideal place to unwind and enjoy the scenery and wildlife, while earning income from the commercial acreage at the property entrance.

Home:  The two bedroom, two bath cottage is full of charm and comfort.   Recently renovated, the house is in excellent condition.   The basement boasts a separate entrance, laundry area and two carpeted rooms which could be used as bedroom suite.  The main floor has a master bedroom suite, a living room over looking the river, eat-in kitchen and dining room.   Upstairs is a small bedroom and sitting room.   A relaxing sitting porch on the front of the house is matched by a lovely deck off the kitchen at the back of the house. 

Outbuildings include a small storage shed for garden implements (also suitable for chickens or other small stock), and a large 2 car+ garage that could easily be converted into a barn with up to four box stalls.   A separate storage shed near the garage does not convey with the property.

Main floor:   

• Living Room.   Good sized room with picture window overlooking the Thornton River.  Woodstove chimney (stove does not convey).
• Master Bedroom.  Fireplace with woodstove chimney and full bath en suite.
• Hall Bathroom.   Full bath with tub/shower combo.
• Kitchen.  Light filled galley eat-in kitchen with large sliding door to deck and stairs to basement.
• Dining Room. Cozy room for intimate dining.

Second Floor:

• Sitting room. Small sitting room at top of the stairway.
• Upstairs Bedroom.  Bedroom with window overlooking the Thornton River and mountains beyond.

Basement

• Entry/Laundry. Grade level entry with stairs to kitchen above.   Laundry area and access to basement storage rooms.
• Basement Room 1.  Room for storage or playroom.  Carpeted.
• Basement Room 2.  Carpeted room suitable for small bedroom, media room or storage.

Commercial:  Formerly "Cooter's Garage" this newly renovated and remodeled commercial facility on Rt. 211 is at the gateway to the Shenandoah National Park and in a prime tourist location.  A new commercial kitchen boasts deep fryers, large broiler range, freezer and refrigeration units and a large food prep area.   The retail/office space is a large four garage-bay room currently used as  farm stand retail outlet.   Public restroom facilities and a large office/store room complete this large building.  An adjacent building offers storage or additional retail space.  The location on the highway and right next to the Thornton River, together with public sewer, offers endless commercial opportunities from gift shop, farm stand, winery, restaurant, fly-fishing or hiking outfitters, or anything else your imagination can think of.   This space is currently rented and the tenant is willing to stay on.

Land:  Gently rising land from rt. 211 and the Thornton River, this mostly open parcel (approximately 12 acres) is suitable for pasture, vineyard, or other agricultural pursuits.  The roughly four+ wooded acres adjacent to Shenandoah National Park at the top of the property is mostly mature hardwoods.  There are several springs on the property which could easily be expanded to create beautiful ponds.  Landscaping around the home includes a grape arbor, fruit trees and other ornamental varieties.  There is County approval for division into an additional building lot.  The Thornton River flows through the bottom of the property and divides the commercial 3 acres from the residential/agricultural acreage. 

Location:  11962 and 19968 are located on Lee Highway (Rt. 211) just outside the quaint village of Sperryville in Rappahannock County.   The property lies directly at the entrance of the Shenandoah National Park and is in a prime tourist location.  Approximately 80 miles from Washington, DC,  the travel time from downtown DC is 1 Hour and 45 minutes (in low traffic situations).  Approximately 70 minutes to Dulles International Airport, 1 hour  to Charlottesville,  30 minutes to Warrenton or 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 The Inn at Little Washington and shops and theater. The village of Sperryville is home to the Thornton River Grille and other fine establishments. A nearby village, Flint Hill, boasts three excellent restaurants, Four and Twenty Blackbirds, The Public House, and The Griffin Tavern.    Equestrian activities (fox-hunting, trail riding, dressage) are very popular local pursuits. 

Photo Gallery  - click on photo for larger view

Home Interior

View of master bedroom	Living Room	Dining Room	Kitchen	Kitchen
Basement	Basement	Upstairs bedroom

 

Home Exterior and Grounds

Back deck	Blue Ridge Mountain view	Blue Ridge Mountain view	Front view of cottage with Shen. Park behind	View of Cottage from Thornton River
Another view of cottage from the Thornton River	Thornton River	Thornton River	Thornton River from bridge	Garage/barn with storage shed
Stone walls on Eastern border of property	View of Cottage from Garage/barn	View of SNP from House	Back of House from garage/barn	Back of house from upper pasture
View of garage/barn from potential separate lot	View from potential separate lot

 

Commercial

View of farm stand entrance	Commercial kitchen	Commercial kitchen	View from interior of farm stand	Exterior view of farm stand
Office/storage/retail building	View of farm stand and kitchen	View of commercial buildings from rt. 211	View of commercial buildings from rt. 211

MLS#  RP6176330 (Residential)   &  RP6176340 (Commercial)

List Price:  $695,000

Listing Agent:  Alan Zuschlag (540) 937-6124

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.