Frascati, c. 1823. Here is an exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire a national landmark perfectly located on 62.74 acres in the Somerset estate area of Orange County. Frascati was built for Philip Barbour, Associate Justice for the Supreme Court by John Perry, known for his work for Thomas Jefferson in building the University of Virginia and Monticello. Frascati is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark. For a full history and architectural details about Frascati please see the Wikipedia listing in the documents section. In addition to the manor home the restored summer kitchen now serves as a charming guest cottage, the original formal gardens still exist with magnificent 200 year old boxwoods and extraordinary specimen trees. A lovely gunnite swimming pool is tucked away in a "secret garden" The 62 acres with Frascati is mostly open in high quality pasture and is suitable for any agricultural pursuit. There are several useful barns and sheds. The gently rolling land boasts superb views of the Blue Ridge mountains and is surrounded by large farms. Frascati is protected with a conservation easement with the VOF and The Virginia Board of Historic Resources. (See Documents).
For sale
$2,750,000
9281 Frascati Dr, Gordonsville, VA 22942
5beds
6,759sqft
Est.:
Detached
Built in 1823
62.74 Acres Lot
$2,792,100 Zestimate®
$407/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming guest cottageHigh quality pastureSecret gardenSurrounded by large farmsLovely gunnite swimming poolExtraordinary specimen treesRestored summer kitchen
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 02, 2025 at 07:41am
Listed by:
John Ince 434-981-3011,
WILEY REAL ESTATE-CHARLOTTESVILLE
Source: CAAR,MLS#: 637878

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Bathroom, Half Bath, Office, Kitchen, Living Room, Parlor, Study/Library
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Third
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Heating
- Oil, Radiant
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- High Speed Internet, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Pine
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Partially Finished
- Attic: Walk-up
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,259
- Total interior livable area: 6,759 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,650
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Mountain(s), Pasture
- Waterfront features: Pond / Lake site, Spring
Lot
- Size: 62.74 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 5515
- Zoning description: A Agricultural
- Wooded area: 435600
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Detached
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1823
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gordonsville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $407/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,429,700
- Annual tax amount: $8,634
- Price range: $2.8M - $2.8M
- Date on market: 3/12/2024
- Inclusions: Appliances
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