Willowstone


	A perfect, private country home just 20 minutes west of Middleburg, Virginia. This picturesque smallholding at the end of a country lane is surrounded by large cattle and horse farms. An upland wooded ridge protects the back of the property while house sits comfortably in the middle of rolling pasture land in the shade of its namesake willow trees. The ideal country retreat for harried city dwellers, Willowstone is both elegant and low maintenance. Just pull up a rocking chair on the front porch and drink in the burbling streams, old stone walls, a beautiful pond, and lovely views. Residence Willowstone has evolved over the centuries from a humble (circa 1830) log cabin, into a substantial home. While each addition has brought larger rooms and grander spaces, Willowstone's charm has been retained and enhanced. In the 21st century, Willowstone is a comfortable 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home with lots of indoor and outdoor entertaining space. Main Floor: Front Porch (44 x 8) - Spanning most of the front of the house, this covered space is a fine place to enjoy a quiet summer evening. Terrace (33 x 35) - Paved in flagstones with a stone retaining wall on the perimeter, the terrace is accessible from the living room via three sets of French doors. Entry Hall/Foyer (10 x10) - Receiving area which opens to living room, kitchen, powder room and staircase. Living Room (33 x 16) - Large open and airy room with fireplace, 3 sets of French doors, and large windows. Dining Room (20 x 16) - Exposed logs and a fireplace with a stone hearth, and staircase to the master suite. Kitchen (12 x 12) - Lots of counter space, a center island, and room for an eat-in table. Powder Room (4 x 6) - Half bath with access to furnace closet. Upper Level: Master Bedroom Suite (17 x 14) - Exposed log walls and dormer windows make the master bedroom a cozy and romantic room. A small bathroom, and three closets (including one walk-in) adjoin the bedroom to create a master bedroom suite. First Guest Bedroom (13 x16) - A quiet room in the front of the house with built in shelving. Second Guest Bedroom (12 x 16) - A quiet room in the back of the house. Hall Bath (12 x 9) - Large luxury bath with walk-in shower and large free-standing soaking tub. Laundry Room (7 x 8) - Upstairs laundry room with storage space. Landing (11 x 11) - Open space at top of staircase with halls to the master suite and guest wing. Interior Photo Galleries - click on the photo below for a slideshow of interior photos Outbuildings Studio / Guest House - This board and batten sided building has a large open studio space on the main level with 3 sets of French doors and high ceilings and a separate dark room or storage space that can be easily converted into a kitchen. The perfect space for an artist studio, yoga classes, or open living space. Upstairs is a large loft bedroom and full bath. Lower Level Studio (23 x 23) - Open room with high ceilings and 3 sets of French doors. Lower Level Storage Room (20 x 12) - Current set up as a dark room with deep utility sinks. Upper Level Loft Bedroom (35 x 18) - Large space with dormer windows and full bath. Barn - A small 3 stall barn opening to two paddocks. Grounds Willowstone is comprised of 20 acres of rolling topography with wide valley views. A bold stream runs along the southern property line and flows into a large pond. Approximately 10 acres along the western upland side of the property are wooded, and the rest of the land is in five fenced paddocks and garden areas around the house. Stone walls along the southern border frame expansive views. Fruit and nut trees and other specimen trees have been planted along the entrance drive and in the garden areas surrounding the house. Exterior Photo Gallery - click on photo for a slideshow presentation Other Location: Willowstone is located outside the village of Delaplane in Fauquier County. The area is a mixture of farmland, estates, wineries and wildlife refuges. The property lies in the Piedmont Hunt foxhunting territory. Approximately 70 miles from Washington, DC, the travel time from the farm to downtown DC is 1 Hour and 15 (in low traffic situations). Approximately 45 minutes to Dulles International Airport, 15 minutes to Middleburg, 20 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 northern Fauquier a tranquil and scenic area. The G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area with 4160 acres, Sky Meadows State Park with 1862 acres, the Appalachian Trail, and the Shenandoah River are only a few minutes away providing hiking, swimming, horseback riding, camping and canoeing for the outdoor enthusiasts. MLS# Private Placement with Armfield, Miller & Ripley Fine Properties, LLC List Price: $1,295,000 Listing Agents: Alan Zuschlag (540) 270-8150 & Anita Sisney (703) 973-1987 Plat: coming soon!
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