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Online Bidding SiteBeautiful and Historic 86 Acre Country Estate
Just over an hour west of DC, in Virginias scenic Shenandoah Valley, lies "Lucky Hit," a most beautiful and historically significant country estate believed to be the area's first brick mansion. It is beautifully situated on 86 acres of rolling fields framed in the distance by the Blue Ridge Mountains.
THE HOME
Lucky Hit was built in 1791 by Col. Richard Kidder Meade, an aide-de-camp to George Washington. It is a component of Clarke County's outstanding collection of Federal plantation houses according to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. In 1948, new owners restored and modernized the home and added the west wing which included a spacious kitchen on the main level plus additional bedrooms and baths upstairs and a 2-bay garage in the basement. The spacious back porch was converted to a 4-season sun room that offers fabulous panoramic views of the farm and backyard. Tod...
Lucky Hit was built in 1791 by Col. Richard Kidder Meade, an aide-de-camp to George Washington. It is a component of Clarke County's outstanding collection of Federal plantation houses according to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. In 1948, new owners restored and modernized the home and added the west wing which included a spacious kitchen on the main level plus additional bedrooms and baths upstairs and a 2-bay garage in the basement. The spacious back porch was converted to a 4-season sun room that offers fabulous panoramic views of the farm and backyard. Today, the home offers over 8,000 sq.ft. of living space including 5,282 sq.ft. above grade, a finished basement, sun room, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and 8 fireplaces (7 working). It offers updated 400 amp electric service with generator backup, a remodeled kitchen (2000) with cherry cabinets and Corian / granite countertops, and a modern pool deck (2006) with heated swimming pool, spa, spacious pergola, arbor, plus plentiful landscaping and brick walkways. Beautiful, mature trees line the driveway and the yard including an enormous oak tree that greets visitors as they approach the home. As a testimony to its historical significance and beauty, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Virginia Landmarks Register. These registrations do not affect what you can do with the home or property in any way.
THE FACILITIES
Additional facilities include the original summer kitchen, a bank barn that once housed horses but was more recently used as a wood working shop and an art studio, a pole barn for storage, and numerous gardens and plant beds. Entire property is fenced and cross fenced.
THE LAND
Lucky Hit is a notable estate among a landscape of renowned Shenandoah Valley farms and equestrian properties. The beautiful 86 acre estate is nestled in the scenic Shenandoah Valley and consists of (3) Clarke County, Virginia tax parcels (28-A-39, 28-A-39B, 28-A-36). Less than 2 miles from US-340 (Lord Fairfax Hwy) and 4 miles from US-50 (John Mosby Hwy) and just down the road from the 700 acre State Arboretum of Virginia. It is zoned AOC Agricultural Open Space Conservation District and offers (2) Dwelling Unit Rights (DURs). Previous list price was $2,750,000.
LOCATION
10mi from Winchester Regional Airport | 12mi from Berryville | 12mi from Winchester | 24mi from Charles Town, WV | 46mi from Dulles International Airport | 70mi from Washington DC | 90mi to Baltimore, Maryland
OFFERED IN 2 TRACTS AND AS A WHOLE
Tract 1: 30 acres with the home, barns, and improvements. Tax parcel 28-A-39.
Tract 2: 56 acres of beautiful open land consisting of (2) tax parcels (28-A-39B and 28-A36) each having 1 Dwelling Unit Right (DUR) for a total of 2 DURs. Ideal for your dream home (or 2) and/or horse facilities. This auction may be the only opportunity you will have to purchase these parcels separate from the home tract.
PREVIEW DATES
Sunday, April 7 from 1-3PM | Sunday, April 14 from 1-3PM | Wednesday, April 17 from Noon-2PM | Sunday, April 21 from 1-3PM | Thursday, April 25 from 3-6PM | Private tours may be available other days by appointment
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From Winchester, US-50E 8mi to RIGHT on US-340S. 1.8mi to LEFT on White Post Rd (658). 1/4mi to LEFT on Berrys Ferry Rd (628). 0.9mi to entrance on right.
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From Dulles Intl Airport, VA-28S 3.5mi to merge RIGHT on US-50W. 38mi to LEFT on US-340S. 1.8mi to LEFT on White Post Rd (658). 1/4mi to LEFT on Berrys Ferry Rd (628). 0.9mi to entrance on right.