Private nature retreat in Lovettsville, Va., for sale for $3.5M

Private nature retreat in Lovettsville, Va., for sale for $3.5M

A buyer in search of privacy and character would come across plenty of the two at this house in Lovettsville, Va.

The Craftsman-model residence is in Furnace Mountain Estates, a luxury neighborhood in western Loudoun County, not significantly from Leesburg, Va., or Frederick, Md. It was crafted in 2006 by Kholer Tailor made Properties of Burke, Va. Mainly because the first owner did not reside in the dwelling, P.J. and Steven Barger, who purchased it in 2009, are the first occupants.

“We had been seeking for a good deal of land,” P.J. claimed. “We experienced appeared at unique farm qualities. It was seriously the setting. The house was the cherry on major of the sundae. We’ve constructed houses right before. We understood what we could do to it, the potential it had, and it was nonetheless in just the suitable location for us at that time.”

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Lovettsville, Va., residence | The Craftsman-fashion household is in Furnace Mountain Estates, a luxurious neighborhood in western Loudoun County, not considerably from Leesburg, Va., or Frederick, Md. It is detailed at $3.5 million. (Upward Studio)

While the household was move-in completely ready, there was substantially that essential to be done within and outside. The basement was not finished. The bedroom over the garage did not exist, nor did the timber barn. The yard was filth.

The Bargers reconfigured the driveway, producing a courtyard out front. They additional a swimming pool. They hired a carpenter to put in shelving and cabinetry in the dwelling space and a bench window seat with drawers in the bed room over the garage. Hardwood flooring was laid down in the owner’s bed room, and the kitchen area was outfitted with new counter tops and backsplash. The wet bar off the spouse and children space was renovated.

The exterior of the house is protected in cedar, HardiePlank (fiber-cement) and stone. A broad porch prospects to double entry doorways. The foyer has some of the several wood accents found all over the residence. Far more millwork surrounds the fire in the living room. The family home is surrounded on a few sides by windows. It has a stone fire and a vaulted ceiling with wooden beams. The walkout decreased level has a wet bar, an work out space and a media room.

“It’s a property which is large adequate for all of us,” P.J. explained.

Out of doors areas consist of a deck, a significant terrace and a pavilion with a fireplace future to the pool. A large timber barn supplies additional storage. A a few-auto garage is connected to the property. The 40-acre residence is guarded on three sides by Catoctin Creek.

“We appreciate the elegance and the privacy,” P.J. explained. “The stars are incredible, the wildlife. The creek close to [the property], it is like a little moat. That is quite distinctive to go down there with the little ones.”

Whilst at moments it can come to feel as if she is far from civilization, P.J. stated the proximity to Leesburg and Frederick, which are considerably less than a fifty percent-hour away and the MARC educate station at Issue of Rocks, which is 10 minutes absent, can make living in the country doable.

“It’s pretty tranquil,” P.J. stated. “You do not listen to everything from any individual. It’s very secluded, but you are shut to all the things.”

The five-bedroom, 9-bathroom, 9,000-square-foot dwelling is outlined at $3.5 million. The homeowners association payment is $75 for each month.

41370 Eagle Ridge Lane, Lovettsville, Va.

  • Bedrooms/loos: 5/9
  • Approximate sq.-footage: 9,000
  • Great deal dimensions: 40 acres
  • Options: The 2006 Craftsman-design and style property was developed by Kholer Tailor made Properties of Burke, Va. It has a cedar, HardiePlank and stone exterior. The household has two indoor fireplaces and a person outside hearth. The residence consists of a swimming pool, a pavilion and a timber barn. The three-car or truck garage is attached to the household. Catoctin Creek borders the assets on a few sides.
  • Listing agent: Kathryn Harrell and Jim Lemon, Washington Good Homes