12639 Taylors Valley Ln

Lovettsville, VA 20180

Please see Matterport under Virtual Tour. Exceptional Country Estate w/ Deluxe Detached Home Office (or In - Law Apartment) in Furnace Mountain Estates just 10 minutes to the MARC train to Washington DC and 25 minutes to historic Leesburg. Paved roads lead to this magnificent custom home (first time offering) sited on 13.90 scenic acres. After a long and dedicated search, the owners selected this parcel because it reminded them of an area at the base of the Alps in Switzerland with all of the characteristics they desired: open pastures, mountain views and water elements. With the help of a skilled architect and renowned LOCO Builder, Dale Schultz, they set out to create a home "like no other" with an emphasis on joining the home harmoniously with the land so that the two would complement each other. From the numerous terraces and balconies, the peaceful calls of waterfowl can be heard as they skim across the pond and year-round views of the always changing yet ever majestic Furnace Mountain can be seen. The land is a combination of rolling and level topography with striking comparisons from the manicured and landscaped front entry to the magical and wild woods where deer trails traverse a bold stream sheltered by a canopy of towering trees. Totally unique in design, the home exudes the elegance of a true European country chateaux. Accessed by a circular drive and crowned by the grand pergola that connects the Detached Garage with Office to the Main House, the home quietly stands before you. An understated front door opens to a home that is both impressive and comfortable. Enter at the two -story foyer where the soft hues of earth tone tile and wrought iron balusters dress the entry and from here the home opens to multiple areas to entertain or just enjoy everyday life. Each room is a unique experience -unpredictable, refreshing and memorable. The Dining Room's French doors open to the rear terrace and sweeping lawn. Evening dinners are accentuated by fireflies and the chorus of frogs in the pond. In wintertime, there's no place like the main floor Library where wood crackles in the fireplace. In milder months, the Library French doors open to take in southwestern breezes and join a covered flagstone porch. On the opposite side of the home, the Kitchen is brilliantly oriented so the chef can enjoy conversation w/ guests seated at the raised island and feel the warmth of the fireplace from the adjoining Family Room. A spacious window nook with seat holds your large farm table but many months of the year you're likely to be enjoying breakfast and dinner on the east terrace watching the ducks paddle the pond. Upstairs an atrium landing delivers four bedrooms, three full baths, the laundry and... the balconies! The Primary Suite is a respite with a wood burning fireplace, a recessed office area with sensational views, a large walk- in closet and dressing area. The Primary Bath has a center jetted tub and deep 2 person walk -in shower. And the Primary balcony is simply incredible - with views of nature's splendor all day and amazing star gazing at night. An En-suite bedroom is ideal for guests and two additional bedrooms share a spacious Jack-n- Jill Bath. Be sure to see the alcove in Bedroom four with an enormous window seat for afternoon dreaming. Back on the main level, a side hall leads to the covered pergola with flagstone walk leading to the 3 car-detached garage and private office suite featuring a large great room which easily serves as a professional sized office, a kitchenette, full bath and an additional bedroom. Additional opportunity to expand in the large unfinished walk out basement. THIS PROPERTY IS A TRIUMPH- elegant yet fun, spacious yet manageable. Year round living or a weekender close to the MARC train to DC. The perfect palate -build a horse barn, grow grapes, try your hand at cattle or just simply enjoy as it is today. Please see extensive recent upgrades in documents section.