UPDATED:
11/25/2024 07:05 PM
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,090 sqft
Price per Sqft $820
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID VAFQ2011780
Style Georgian
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 5,485
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1740
Annual Tax Amount $10,530
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 166.830 Acres
Acres 166.83
Property Description
Driving up the country lane, the romantic mature landscaping unfolds, revealing the light-filled, stately Manor House, full of Old World detail, with commanding views of a lovely reflecting pond, verdant hillsides, and bold streams. The stunning six acre reservoir on the north end of the property provides rich habitats for wildlife and waterfowl, creating a sportsman’s or birder’s paradise.
Approaching the Manor House, you are greeted by the grandeur of the solid copper hip roof above the stately façade. Rockingham’s rich history runs from its circa 1740 humble beginnings as a two-story, stucco-covered log cabin through to its current footprint as a four-story masterpiece finished circa 1920.
Wide, gracious hallways open to high ceilings and rooms suffused in natural light. Hardwood floors guide you through each exquisitely appointed space bounded by tall mouldings and solid wood doors. Admire the Rumford style fireplaces and the original silver-plated sconces adorning the Living Room, which are remnants of another time when gas lights illuminated soft evenings. Dream of preparing food in the sun-kissed kitchen to be savored with family and friends in the spacious Dining Room, located just a few steps through the capacious Butler’s Pantry. In the Library, built-in bookshelves and a gas-log fireplace beckon, inviting you to curl up and lose yourself in the pages of your favorite novel.
For all its historic charm, the main house at Rockingham has been outfitted with modern comforts and conveniences, including the three-zone system of central air conditioning and heating. In addition, four of the seven fireplaces have gas-log inserts, and a whole-house Generac generator was installed in 2020 for added peace of mind.
There is a custom detached garage with a modern apartment, which boasts a full bath, a kitchenette, a large sunny, open room, plus wood floors and exposed walnut beams milled from the property. It suggests a perfect home office or artist’s studio.
Two Cottages on the property offer their own blend of comfort and character, equally welcoming for extended family, as rentals, or for AirBnB guests.
The first, the Farmer’s Cottage, has three large bedrooms. Step inside to discover original pine floors, lovingly refinished in 2022, and bask in the warm cabin-like ambiance created by exposed original beams and custom-made wood mouldings and solid doors. A sunny front porch and a new deck added in 2023, overlooking Cedar Run, invite outdoor dining and relaxation.
The second cottage, the Gate House, a circa 1920 board and batten-sided, stone foundation bank house, offers a cozy retreat with two sunny bedrooms that have original pine floors. Recent updates include a kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2017. New luxury vinyl plank floors and a wood burning stove add to the appealing warmth and comfort of the home.
As a largely fenced, working cattle farm with regenerative features, Rockingham comes with the land and a long barn complete with infrastructure in place for a successful livestock production operation. Equestrians will be happy to know there are five stalls, a tack room, and a small riding ring behind the barn for backyard horses plus plenty of trails for gentle hacking. Heaven for a machine shop enthusiast or woodworker, the heated workshop, with two huge garage bays and a bathroom, is located right in the barn lot.
Currently, the farm pastures and barn are leased by a local cattle business, placing the majority of the land in advantageous agricultural use.
The seller is not responsible for roll-back taxes.
Location
State VA
County Fauquier
Zoning RA
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Office, Storage Room, Workshop, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Basement Connecting Stairway, Partially Finished, Walkout Level
Interior
Hot Water Electric
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C, Heat Pump(s), Zoned
Fireplaces Number 7
Inclusions Whole-House Fan and Generac Generator
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Stove, Oven - Wall
Fireplace Y
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Stove, Oven - Wall
Heat Source Other, Propane - Owned
Exterior
Garage Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area, Oversized
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
View Creek/Stream, Panoramic, Pasture, Pond, Trees/Woods, Mountain
Accessibility None
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Story 4
Foundation Permanent
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Private, Well
Architectural Style Georgian
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Coleman
Middle Schools Marshall
High Schools Fauquier
School District Fauquier County Public Schools
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 6976-28-7124
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Description No Pet Restrictions
