Woodville VA Real Estate & Homes for Sale

The home is sited on a gentle hillside under a canopy of immense pines, maples and firs with an understory of dogwoods, azaleas, rhododendrons and hydrangeas. A guest cottage and garden shed behind the home reflects the architecture in an endearing repetition of form. And a 3-minute trail through a rolling hayfield leads to a stunning aerie that literally crowns the property with 360 degrees of the best views anywhere. This glass gazebo is surrounded by a four-sided deck that highlights the sweeping views on all points of the compass. Old Rag Mountain commands the horizon to the southwest with Slaughter Mountain in the foreground and the Blue Ridge above Sperryville to the north. The lovely landscape of rolling farmland and pockets of forest ripple to the horizon. This is a marvelous spot for yoga, meditation, reading or simply admiring the astonishing beauty of Rappahannock County. The clapboarded sided home has a wide front porch that yields to the living room anchored by a wood burning fireplace. Beyond is the formal dining room and kitchen that is big enough for a table for casual meals. To the rear of the kitchen is a flagstone floored sunroom. There is a bedroom and full bath on the main floor. The upper level includes two bedrooms and a second bath. The landing opens to a wide rear deck overlooking the lawns and gardens. There is a delightful distant view to the Blue Mountains from the deck. A 2-story guest house is linked by a flagstone pathway through graceful gardens of perennials and flowering shrubs. There is a kitchen and dining area on the main level and there is a living room/sleeping quarters on the upper level. It has high cathedral ceilings and a dramatic fieldstone fireplace. A wide rear deck spans the back of the upper level, offering lovely views of the rear lawn and hayfields beyond. There is a substantial garden building nestled in the trees above the guest house. This concrete floored building has electricity and could easily be repurposed as a studio or office. The gardens and plantings around the home are really the icing on the cake. The landscaping is mature, meticulously maintained and simply magical with ever changing layers color, form and interest in all seasons. The most remarkable space is a water garden constructed around the ruins of an old springhouse. Stone steps and pathways lined by plantings meander around a stone fishpond full of aquatic plants and koi. From the charming cottages and gardens to the stunning hilltop aerie this 15-acre property has all the country virtues to warm your heat and please your soul.

Up, up and away from it all to your private oasis in the quiet woods of Mason Mountain. On the morning side of the Blue Ridge, and just about 70 from the DC metro area, the house is sited near the top of a ridge and is surrounded by over 47 acres of lush forest with walking/riding trails throughout. Wildlife including deer, fox and wild turkeys will parade to the mountain stream and Thornton River on the northernmost edge of the property. A short walk up the path from the house provides opportunity for views in all directions. With Red Oak Mountain as a distant backdrop, watch the birds ride the thermals as you sip morning coffee on the deck. And when the sun sets, enjoy the moon shadows and Milky Way as the night owls whistle and hoot. Inside, nature becomes the ever evolving art on a wall of windows adorning the main level's spacious and open living area. With no effort on your part, the wall becomes a fresh green in spring and a mix of autumn colors in the fall. Whether dining in or al fresco, you may enjoy the views which extend into the kitchen with its gleaming granite countertops and stainless appliances. Also on this level you'll find two bedrooms (or bedroom and office?) and one full bath. Ascend the wide wood stairs to find a fabulous loft bedroom with full bath and private deck. The walkout lower level is a delightful area for casual enjoyment with a large but surprisingly cozy and versatile recreation room complete with wet bar. Next to the full bath is a light-filled room perfect for an office, exercise equipment or spare bedroom. This is a custom built, one owner home. While it has been a well-loved full time residence, it could also be a fabulous weekend escape where you may explore life's simpler pleasures and treasures. There is also a 24X36 foot outbuilding for shop, studio and equipment storage. The property is in forest land use and is located near the center of Rappahannock County, close to Washington, Sperryville and our national treasure, Shenandoah National Park. Schedule a showing today, but please, no drive-bys.