15561 Matthews Mill Rd

Orange, VA 22960

TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS...Nestled among trees, off a quiet lane, right in the center of 21.66 acres of beauty and bountiful nature is found this classic 4 bedroom (Perc for 3) traditional home. This property echos charm of long ago and welcomes you to a life where city noise and stress are just a vague memory. This spacious home offers a large Kitchen with custom cabinetry by Racer Cabinets, a pantry, built in recycle bins and a nice sized island; the Living Room highlights a beautiful floor to ceiling brick fireplace with a slate raised hearth and a mantle (heatilator does not work and it's insert ready for your choice of fuel i.e. wood, gas, and the stainless steel liner flue is ready to be hooked up ). Living Room also touts pine floors & wormy chestnut half walls, exposed beams on the vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting and a beautiful Fox Cut glass window. The curved staircase leading to the upper level is composed of lumber reclaimed from an old church or barn. The Bedrooms are all spacious with plenty of closet space including walk ins while all 3 full bathrooms have had improvements made and the main floor bath has a sunken tub that is original to the house. The laundry room has built in cabinets, closet for storage and a door leading out to the side porch (flooring on porch replaced in 2022) where garbage cans are kept (2 large trash cans convey). The entry foyer has slate flooring and adjoins a sitting area/library that has french doors leading out to a huge porch that leads you down to a beautiful brick patio. The fully finished basement is another whole house (think Mother-in-Law apartment, rental ) with a Kitchenette, Family Room, Bedroom and Full Bath. There is a wood burning stove (cleaned/inspected and up to code) in the Family Room which also has French doors leading out to the patio. Other lower level rooms are there for whatever your heart desires...office/den/play room or gym in addition to a workshop area and double utility rooms. All rear doorways lead out to the gorgeous patio that boasts a beautiful 16' x 34' in ground pool with heater and brand new liner (all pool equipment conveys). This incredible property also offers a 1/2 acre pond with a full ecosystem, perfect for the avid fisherman. The pond dock has improved upper boards. The pond is spring fed, however the spring is not on this property. More of the upgrades and improvements included with this amazing property consist of a whole house generator (Generac -Never Dark) that is fully automatic. Extra insulation has been added to the house by both blown in and batting in 2022, There is a second drain field, along with the original, with a switch valve added between the two. A brand new aluminum fence around the pool plus refurbished pavers and a beautiful retaining wall. The lawn has been reseeded and new shrubs have been planted...more gravel has been hauled in and 575' of overhead power lines, including three power poles,one with a transformer, have been buried. Another major plus is a palatial 1584 sq ft "Butler" type building that could serve several different functions. It will hold 8 vehicles or could be used for a home business, an abundance of storage or several uses at once. There are 8 roll up garage doors (2 brand new) and a wood room used for wood storage. All this makes this building even more unique...possibilities are endless!! There is reliable 4G Verizon for internet. Located in an area of primarily large land holdings, it is only a 10 minute drive to Orange and easy drives to Culpeper, Fredericksburg, NVA, Charlottesville and all surrounding areas. This gem is a nature enthusiasts dream with all the wildlife, not to mention the Fisherman's haven. Not many properties are as well maintained as this one and there are just too numerous upgrades and improvements to mention here. You have found your piece of heaven here on earth, so don't wait to view this one of a kind, magnificent property!