Nestled in a pine grove, Green Fence Farm was a working farmette for many years and was home to livestock and a 1 acre vegetable garden. Offering 16 acres of fenced and partial pastured land, this vibrant property is ready for new ownership.
Fully set up for those wanting a self- sustaining lifestyle.
The spacious ''barndominium'' was crafted from reclaimed wood, salvaged materials, and has solar. While it is not considered a residence per Augusta County, the space is perfect for a wedding venue or other agritourism opportunity. (Please confirm all usage potentials with Augusta County Planning and Zoning.) The multi-tiered deck with a cedar hot tub would be perfect for enjoying the captivating views, Zen garden, and numerous ponds. For those searching for a fully functional farm, look no further. Barns, storage buildings, sheds, food storage facilities, and a "harvest house," are all ready to go. A 1- acre deer resistant fenced plot, is set up with fertile raised beds, including some already thriving perennials (asparagus, strawberries, elderberries, grapes, black currants, and more).
Many of the start-up expenses are covered with the conveyance of freezers, poultry and meat processing equipment, grow lights, industrial shelving and sinks, wood-working equipment, truck, and tractor.
HOUSE
New permitted septic system.
Ultraviolet whole house water filtration system; additional reverse osmosis filtration system in kitchen for further purified drinking water.
On-demand hot water heater
Ductless mini-splits throughout the house, AC and heat.
Wood stove capable of heating the whole house; monumental gas fireplace that also serves as supplemental heat.
Whole house fan and multiple ceiling fans.
Professional caliber kitchen with two gas ranges/ovens; three side-by-side sinks; ample cabinet and pantry space; generous stainless steel and wood work surfaces (the cabinets and work surfaces in the kitchen were designed around surplus restaurant equipment with stainless steel tables.
Second large pantry/storage room/closet off of kitchen mudroom with one upright freezer and one freezer fridge combo.
Full sized laundry room/walk-in pantry with washer-dryer, large laundry sink (for a total of FOUR sinks in the kitchen area), and a second refrigerator-freezer combo.
Unique passthrough (former house window) from kitchen/pantry to enormous sunken living/family room with corner gas fireplace and custom wood mantel piece; wall of floor to ceiling windows overlooking garden beds and Japanese ponds and garden; custom stained glass; wine fridge and built in wine racks; coffee station and extended built-in buffet.
Built-in cabinets, books shelves, and beds throughout the house.
2020 Crate and Barrel Basque 104" weathered light brown solid wood dining table (list price $1000) in excellent condition conveys.
Three built-in entertainment centers: two for TV/DVD, one for stereo and large record collection (TVs convey).
Stereo is wired to speakers throughout the house.
Two oversized walk-in closets with custom shelving, built in king platform bed, and bamboo wood flooring in the large master bedroom.
TWO front entrances from the deck (one into kitchen the other into living/family room and guest suites) both into large mudrooms with hooks for coats and hats
Starlink Internet installed with fast speeds throughout the house, on the deck, and in the office. Solar panels installed in 2022 and significantly reduce electric bill.
Under-house storage area with chest freezer and parking bay for four-wheeler/small farm vehicle.
DECK
One-of-a-kind 1500 sf designer multi-level deck (https://willrootdesign.com/farm-deck) created for large-scale entertaining/family reunions/etc.
Rustic industrial chic wall art/magnet puzzle.
Protected lanai for dining in all weather.
Unique Japanese style round cedar hot tub made by Alaskan master builders with propane hook-up available for gas heat in the manner of wooden sailing ships (that is, metal or plastic parts) with easy-to-maintain pump and electric heating system, simple low chemical, enviro-friendly water purification, and attractive all weather cover ($10 K+ new)
Attached three-bay wood and storage shed behind old barn wood wall.
Built in storage benches.
PONDS AND SMALL GARDENS
Zen garden with waterfall, small pond, and multiple bird feeding stations visible from floor-to-ceiling window and built-in breakfast bar in kitchen.
Large decorative Koi pond visible from the living room, the centerpiece of a Japanese garden with extensive plantings in water and on land (with a particularly fine collection of water lilies).
Two other small ponds (in the garden and next to the barn) also with fish, frogs, turtles, and multiple blooming water plants.
Traditional walled herb (mostly) garden inspired by the plantings at Monticello (and only containing plants grown there) with small fountain and a brick patio with views to the mountains and neighboring (pre-revolutionary war) farmhouse.
Patio furniture conveys.
TWO small orchards with pear, apple, apricot, peach, and cherry trees.
MARKET FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GARDEN
One acre fully fenced, deer and rabbit resistant, sustainable vegetable and fruit garden with stone paths and raised beds.
At one time, the garden supported a CSA of over 100 families, farmers market stands in Staunton and Verona, and restaurant sales from DC to Charlottesville to Staunton.
Perennial plantings include: grapes, rhubarb (lots), elderberry, raspberry, kiwi, gooseberries, black currants, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, asparagus, and flowers.
Annuals grown for market and home use have included: tomatoes, potatoes, squash (winter and summer), melons, sweet potatoes, beans (all sorts), corn, carrots, peppers, onions, garlic, lettuce, kale, collards, brassicas.
Large three-bay compost making and storage area adjacent to the beds.
Hose and sprinkler hookups covering the entire garden.
Outdoor vegetable washing station.
Two large tool sheds with a complete set of garden tools included.
BARN
40x60' barn with new roof.
Indoor chicken coops with nesting boxes, insulated room with ample electric hook-ups for incubation and growing out chicks.
Space for overwintering livestock, sequestering breeding stock, hay storage, other storage. At one point, the barn supported a base flock of 30+ Icelandic sheep, 40+ cashmere goats, 30+ breeding meat rabbits, (more during lambing/kidding/kitting season) and countless quail. Attached potting shed/seed starting room with built in grow lights on two banks of shelves and full refrigerator/freezer.
OTHER OUTBUILDINGS/STRUCTURES
Tiny home/home office/guest suite with Frank Lloyd Wright styling with Internet, septic, AC/Heat, full bath, one-demand hot water, full-sized refrigerator-freezer, built-in queen bed with underbed storage and pop-up large TV (conveys). ($50K+ new)
Guest house/play house with bedroom, kitchenette, and 3/4 bath.
Insulated storage shed with "cool-bot" refrigeration unit that turns entire space into a walk-in refrigerator (used to support 100+ family CSA deliveries).
Second storage shed (perfect for animal feed, now used as general storage).
Walk-in shed with two chest freezers and electric hook-ups for many more (used at one time to support market/CSA/restaurant meat sales).
Small scale, open-air harvest house and poultry processing shed with electricity, water, industrial sinks, stainless steel tables, and other poultry processing equipment (cones, Featherman Pro plucker, scalder).
With a full team, sustainable processing of up to 100 chickens, 50 ducks or turkeys, and other fowl or rabbit.
Harvest house also includes a drying table (one of two, the other is next to the vegetable washing station) used for curing garlic and onions, hardening off plants, or picking freshly sheared wool).
Woodworking shop, tools convey.
Large farm storage building/garage with built-in shelving.
Two-car carport.
Large outdoor pig pen (strategically located in the woods to preserve views).
Small underground food storage/root cellar bins (2).
LAND/PASTURES
Entire property fully fenced, combination of pine forest and pasture land.
Easy to partition into paddocks with fixed or moveable fencing for rotational grazing or grass-fed egg or meat poultry. Current owners have created substantial buffer zones for wildlife, and the property is regularly visited by owls (there are several owl houses on the property), blue herons, kingfishers, bluebirds, scarlet tanagers, orioles, and all the other more common birds; white tail deer; fox; chipmunks; rabbits (welcome OUTSIDE the garden)
Native plants are also making a comeback along the mowed paths through the fields, including a patch of milkweed for Monarch migration.
OTHER
Also included in sales price:
T-30 New Holland tractor with bucket and mower and rake attachments ($13K value).
1987 Ford 250 4x4 truck with easy dumper ($6K value)
Honda four-wheeler ($4K value)
Two productive and active bee hives
FIVE refrigerator/freezers
ONE walk in refrigerator/storage shed
TWO mini-refrigerators
