317 Aaron Mountain Rd

Castleton, VA 22716

THE CLASSIC VIRGINIA FARM HOUSE REIMAGINED... Sited for mountain views and custom designed in detail to provide gentle country living, the residence offers both a unique and refined environment for day to day life as well as entertaining. By conversion of the traditional center hall area into a two story Great Room, the home takes on a hint of international flair with its architectural detailing and classic proportions. The spacious Kitchen with adjoining Sun Room provides ample area for a significant table setting and is centered around a magnificent wood burning cooks stove complete with oven , warming racks and hot water dispenser. In complimenting large gatherings, a second dishwasher has thoughtfully been installed at the Butlers Station in addition to the convenience of the Center Island work station/breakfast bar with gas range. Each of the three above grade Bedroom Suites are arranged for maximum privacy and include full Baths with the two on the upper level having separate Sitting Rooms reminiscent of the venerable "sleeping porches" of a bygone era. The recently finished basement apartment of 1,500 square feet includes the fourth Bedroom , full Bath plus second Laundry and is enhanced by standard sized windows and double door walkout enabling abundant infiltration of natural light. The farm itself consists of a wonderful combination of mature hardwoods, pasture and stream interwoven with walking trails connecting a wide assortment of well maintained husbandry related outbuildings including a Picnic Pavilion artfully perched above the meandering brook. More conveniently located to the main dwelling are the Garden Cottage with fenced garden, Workshop and combination Barn/Garage for a total of nine dependencies. From end to end, the property is an amazing assortment of delights that capture the essence of a bucolic rural life style and within one and a half hours driving time from the major metropolitan centers of Washington D.C., Charlottesville and Richmond.