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Amherst,VA 24521
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,913 sqft
Price per Sqft $269
MLS Listing ID 358902
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Year Built 1840
Lot Size 34.300 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Discover Locust Grove, a majestic Federal estate ca. 1840 located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge adjacent to Sweet Briar College. It features spacious bedrooms, heart pine floors, 5 fireplaces, wraparound porch, and full basement with versatile rooms, ensuring refined, yet comfortable living. The expansive acreage includes forested area, scenic pond, and fenced pastures. The superior 4-stall horse barn is equipped with HVAC, office space, wash bay, auto-waterers, and both an outdoor arena and working pen, all perfect for equestrian pursuits. The meticulously restored manor preserves its historical essence while offering contemporary conveniences along with expansive lawns for hosting special events. The acreage and elevations are also perfect for a vineyard-winery operation. Given its location, Locust Grove offers the opportunity for a town & country lifestyle enriched with heritage and sophistication, while seamlessly integrating nature, history, and luxury in a unique setting.
Location
State VA
County Amherst
Zoning A1
Rooms
Family Room 17x24 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Other Rooms 10x18 Level: Level 2 Above Grade 18x18 Level: Below Grade
Dining Room 18x18 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Kitchen 12x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Interior
Interior Features Main Level Den,Primary Bed w/Bath,Pantry,Plaster,Separate Dining Room,Smoke Alarm,Tile Bath(s)
Heating Forced Warm Air-Gas,Heat Pump
Cooling Central Electric,Heat Pump,Two-Zone
Flooring Pine,Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Number 3+ Fireplaces,Den,Gas Log,Living Room,Other
Exterior
Exterior Feature Off-Street Parking,Patio,Porch,Front Porch,Rear Porch,Side Porch,Whole House Generator,Circular Drive,Paved Drive,Garden Space,Landscaped,Secluded Lot,Storm Windows,Storm Doors,Undergrnd Utilities,Mountain Views
Parking Features In Basement,Oversized,Other
Utilities Available AEP/Appalachian Powr
Roof Type Metal
Building
Story Two
Sewer Septic Tank
Schools
School District Amherst