Temple Hill c. 1790 is an extraordinary revolutionary era estate in Western Albemarle comprised of 10.35 scenic acres. An exceptional & rare offering that has been thoughtfully renovated & expanded to incorporate modern luxuries while maintaining the property's historical integrity. Temple Hill offers breathtaking mountain and pastoral views, creating a picturesque backdrop that changes with the seasons. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full + 2 half baths & 2 home offices. The guest cottage also serves as a pool house with a full kitchen & bath directly off of the pool for convenient entertaining. Located in Ivy with easy access to Rt250 & I64, ~7 min to Crozet, 10 mins to Boars Head & Farmington & 10mi to UVA. Property features 5 working fireplaces, wide antique heart pine flooring, hand hewn exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, bricked patios, covered porches, pool, sports/tennis court, detached 2 bay garage, fenced paddock, equipment shed with feed room & option for 1 level living with 1st floor level primary suite. Part of the 2010 garden tour, Temple Hill enjoys beautifully landscaped grounds with formal gardens, cutting garden, and 100 year+ boxwoods.
For sale
$3,600,000
240 Broad Axe Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
5beds
6,915sqft
Est.:
Detached
Built in 1790
10.35 Acres Lot
$3,322,800 Zestimate®
$521/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Scenic acresBeautifully landscaped groundsCovered porchesCutting gardenBricked patiosFenced paddockVaulted ceilings
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 17, 2025 at 07:54am
Listed by:
Lori Meistrell 434-242-6294,
NEST REALTY GROUP
Source: CAAR,MLS#: 661714

Travel times
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Bonus Room, Breakfast Room, Butler's Pantry, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Bathroom, Great Room, Half Bath, Office, Kitchen, Living Room, Rec Room, Study/Library, Utility Room
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 1
- Level: Basement
Bedroom 2
- Level: Basement
Bedroom 3
- Level: Dependency
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Level: Basement
Bathroom 3
- Level: Basement
Bathroom 4
- Level: Basement
Bathroom 5
- Level: Dependency
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Glass Front Cabinets, Granite Counters, Stone Counters, Solid Surface Counter, Wood Counter, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Split Unit, Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless, Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Washer, Whole House Generator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Speed Internet, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Stone
- Windows: Casement Windows, Transom
- Basement: Finished,Full,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Daylight
- Attic: Walk-up
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Brick, Three or More, Wood Burning, Bedroom, Dining Room, Foyer, Great Room, Recreation Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,749
- Total interior livable area: 6,915 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,482
- Finished area below ground: 2,242
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pasture, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 10.35 Acres
- Features: Garden, Landscaped, Partly Cleared, Private
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Parcel number: 057000000043A1
- Zoning description: RA Rural Area
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Detached
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1790
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane
Green energy
- Water conservation: Rain Barrel/Cistern
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Garden Space
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Charlottesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $521/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,025,600
- Annual tax amount: $18,536
- Price range: $3.6M - $3.6M
- Date on market: 3/13/2025
- Inclusions: All Kitchen Appliances, Cottage Appliances, Washer, Dryer, Stacked Washer/dryer
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