Just as a fine jewel requires the perfect setting to truly shine, so does a fine home. This rare gem of a home has one of the most beautiful settings of all to illumine its many facets and set it apart from others. A few miles from Lexington with gorgeous expansive views, this exceptional custom home with companion carriage house is perfect for a multi generational family or those who love to host company with options for individual privacy. Architecturally unique features( including hand built cabinetry & shelving; a modified coffered ceiling which modulates acoustics in the open living room; special windows which flood the home with natural light while limiting UV rays; wide, newly surfaced, covered TRX decks to extend the living space into the great outdoors) delight the senses and elicit the desire to explore further. Although the spacious and well thought out main level provides everything that you would need to live comfortably, the ground level holds a media room with , a bonus room for exercise and crafts, a Santa worthy workshop, lots of storage and opens onto a beautiful well landscaped yard which leads to a fenced, raised bed English - style garden. While commanding an unparalleled view, the home is situated below the brow of the hill providing the benefits of an elevated site with a protective buffer from behind to shield from the elements. The driveway circles, following a gentle incline and connects to the attached two car garage at the back of the house. A whole house generator can power all of the essentials in case of a power outage, assuring year round comfort no matter what the weather conditions.
The carriage house was no after thought- in fact it was the first thought, having been built as living space for the owners while the main home was under construction. It is charming and well crafted, right down to the hand made cabinets, living room fireplace , central vac system and placement of widows for maximum views. This structure is served by the same septic system as the main house ( which is designated as a 4 bedroom septic) and therefore is identified as having only 1 bedroom. However the house consists of a full kitchen, separate dining area, living room with fireplace, full bath, bedroom with a huge walk in closet, laundry room and office/guest space. The ground level has space for 3 cars and a workshop area with a 1/2 bath. There is a nice entry way from ground level into the main portion of the carriage house with a pretty stairwell and a custom designed stairlift to make this unit fully accessible for the mobility impaired.
This is a move in ready, exceptional property that has it all....a wonderful location within a few miles of a quintessential & historic college town; an abundance of natural resources such as National Forests, Virginia Game Commission land, lakes, rivers and creeks with public access near by; breath takingly gorgeous surroundings; an elevated and protected site which reduces the chance of weather related incidences resulting in property damage; a beautiful and meticulously maintained home with an independent companion structure for guests, family members just starting out in life or those beginning to throttle back and needing assistance close by; a workshop for woodworkers, garage space for car enthusiasts, well lit and open space for crafters and hobbyists; storage room galore; moderately restrictive covenants which allow individualism but protect property values; and enough acreage for privacy, recreation, amateur farming ventures, gardening and simply pure outdoor pleasures. Nothing to do here except move in and start enjoying this wonderful place and the bounties of Rockbridge County .
