Absolutely gorgeous! describes this 11 acre property in the historic Shenandoah Valley that seizes on spectacular Blue Ridge mountain views as well as long-range Allegheny mountain vistas. This home is located in southernmost Augusta County, midway between Staunton and Lexington,VA, with each city about a 15 minute drive. A very gentle slope brings you the quarter mile up from Rt. 11 to the level home site. Interstates 64 and 81 access is only five miles away. The home is a traditional brick Cape Cod built in 1993. It is bright and inviting and features hardwood floors and abundant storage spaces throughout. A beautiful colonial style fireplace in the living room has real look vented propane logs. The large sun-filled kitchen / dining room combination has vinyl floors, maple cabinets, and a pantry. All appliances, including refrigerator, dish-washer and glass top cook/oven convey. There is a 1st floor laundry area, linen and coat closets, and book shelves. Spend the winter in the carpeted first floor sunroom separated from the kitchen with a pocket door, which faces southeast for all-day sun exposure and magnificent views. At the top of the staircase is a large bay-window sitting area with a built-in seat to enjoy the fabulous Blue Ridge Mountain and garden views. Two large bedrooms on the second floor are carpeted and have two large closets each. A door opens from the hallway into a spacious attic storage area. The full bathroom completes the second floor. All rooms, except living & baths, have ceiling fans. All blinds and window treatments convey if the new owners desire them. The one-car garage with electric door opener is located on the basement level. The walk-out basement has always been dry, even in the heaviest of rains. It features one large finished room with a wood stove, washer/dryer hook-up and utility tub, a large unfinished storage room with shelves and an unfinished work area. Also on the property, is a fabulous 2-story restored log cabin with a brick foundation, a stone chimney/fireplace, and electric baseboard heat. The first floor features two large rooms the living room with a real wood burning fireplace and a full bath with claw foot tub and pedestal sink. Newly refinished floors of heart pine, oak, and wormy chestnut are breathtaking. The upstairs is one large room for a bedroom and sitting area. In addition, the cabin features a large covered front porch and an uncovered back deck. It makes a fabulous guesthouse or studio and definitely has B & B or gift-shop potential if so desired. Below the first floor is a large walk in storage area for all your lawn and garden equipment. Adjacent to the cabin is a 10 x 12 potting shed/unheated greenhouse, built in 2005 with reclaimed board and batten and a limestone foundation to match the log cabin. It has a new cedar shake roof and soapstone floor. In the field of flowers is a newly built arbor with a flagstone floor positioned to look way down the Blue Ridge mountain range. The mature beautiful landscaping provides for a continuous display of color and bloom year round. Azaleas, rhododendron, holly, buddleia, crabapple, dogwood, redbud, magnolia, viburnum, crepe myrtle, seckel pear and cherry trees are among just of a few of the large variety of plantings too numerous to mention. One full acre of the property including a large perennial area is currently cultivated for cut flower and vegetable production. Approximately 6 acres is in hay which qualifies this property for the land use tax break. A tall, dense white pine tree screen separates the home from the nearest neighbor, and four year old white pine, spruce, and Leyland cypress line two complete sides of the property, providing a screen between another neighbors driveway and this property. As an added bonus, the owners have recently updated and expanded the kitchen with new appliances, quartz conutertops, and Schuler cabinets.
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