Brightly is a gorgeous original Virginia country equestrian estate. First built in 1842, the home is on the National Historic Register of properties. Brightly is located convenient to Richmond, Charlottesville, and I-64.   Great care has been taken to preserve and enhance the historic components of the property while facilitating the aspects of a working equestrian estate. There are 3-board fenced scenic pastures, rolling hills with stately trees, beautiful ponds, and plenty of elbow room.

2844 River Road West, Goochland VA 23063

MLS #591476                   $1,175,000

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THE PROPERTY

In addition to the main home, there are several outbuildings, a guest cottage, stables and barn with huge hay loft, run-in sheds, and an aviary building.    

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THE HOME

The brick 2.5-story colonial home has 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.   Traditional spaces include a formal living room and formal dining area, and 5 fireplaces.  Overall finished space is 4019 sq ft, which includes a lovely two story 2-bedroom 2-bath guest cottage.   The master bedroom has a wonderful sitting area and the master bedroom connects to an adjoining study/library.   An updated gourmet kitchen that your cook will love includes granite countertops and plenty of cabinet space.

GUEST HOUSE, STABLE, AND OUTBUILDINGS

Historic property lovers appreciate the charm and colonial authenticity of the white 2-story outbuildings, lovely gardens, and guest house.   The center aisle stable has six 12’x12′ stalls, plus a wash room, feed room, toilet, washer/dryer, and tack room.   There’s a large historic 2-story hay barn with wide doors that will accommodate ample bales of hay on one floor.  

 

15381 Dragon Hill Dr,   Barboursville VA,   22923
MLS #590826                     $425,000

 

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CHOOSE YOUR ACREAGE

If you’ve been searching for an affordable small horse farm conveniently located close to Charlottesville, Dragon Hill Farm could be your answer. The property is also convenient to Orange VA and Rt 29.  The setting is private and scenic.   The seller is offering this MLS #590826 version with 18.90 acres, but also offering various amounts of land to suit your needs as well.   So the property may also be purchased with 8.952 acres for $325,000 or with 13.92 acres (subject to a boundary adjustment) for $375,000.

 

PROPERTY FEATURES

The house is connected to the barn and is designed with a unique modern Asian feel.   The home offers a stylish kitchen with a gas range and hood.   The great room also has a cozy woodstove and an attached office.   There are two bedrooms and two full baths.   Outdoors a spacious terrace offers a lovely space to enjoy the private setting.

STABLE AND GUEST COTTAGE

The center aisle stable has 6 matted stalls, tack room and a wash stall. The outdoor riding ring is ready for you and your horse. There’s also a cute 1 bedroom guest cottage and a convenient storage building for your tools or equipment.

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Here’s your well-constructed all brick home on 6.45 acres on one of the prettiest roads in Orange County.
The spacious 5600+ sq ft home offers space to entertain all of your family and friends.   The elegantly appointed home features 4 bedrooms, each with an en-suite bath.   There are hardwood floors throughout the main level, a first floor master suite, hand painted custom tiles, a large gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances.   You will enjoy time outside on the terrace surrounded by colorful flowers and shrubs. All this plus there is a roomy 3-car garage.

Your guests enter from an expansive brick porch through a beautiful doorway to a wide tiled hall that’s sure to impress.   Do you like to cook or entertain?   Some details you’ll appreciate include high-end appliances such as a Bosch dishwasher, Subzero refrigerator, Thermador oven, and JennAir cooktop.   It’s all made easier with thoughtful details like lever handles on doors and faucets, full extension kitchen drawers, and 42″ hallways.

The outdoors at your country home is equally lovely.   You can bring your gathering outside to the terrace surrounded by colorful flowers and shrubs.   The basement offers an additional 3,000 sq.ft. which gives you the possibility for finishing or for storage and you have an oversized 3-car garage.   If you should decide to venture nearby your lovely Virginia country enclave, this exceptionally well constructed home is close to Montpelier (the former home of president James Madison) as well as near the Market at Grelen, Orange, and Charlottesville.

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Here’s a special opportunity for you to purchase a conservation lot with water views, on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Spring Creek Golf Community.   Bring your own builder to create your dream home on this lot.

From the front of the lot there are views of the pond at the end of the cul-de-sac; thus it could accommodate a home style with a walkout terrace level. The back of the lot slopes to the conservation land.
The 0.34 acre building lot has a gradual slope towards the water,  The property backs up to conservation land and has reserved green space on one side.   As a resident of the gated community of Spring Creek, you can enjoy the neighborhood club house and pool, plus have the opportunity to join the award winning Spring Creek Golf Course. The community is conveniently located within a 15 minute drive of Charlottesville, plus an easy commute to Richmond.   Spring Creek is a unique neighborhood that provides a luxury golf course lifestyle at affordable prices. I belong to the Spring Creek Golf Club and I’d be glad to talk with you about other features of the Spring Creek Golf membership.
MLS #586396       $150,000
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Below is an interactive Google map where you can zoom or search for other features around the Spring Creek community.

Here’s a special opportunity for you to purchase a conservation lot with water views, on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Spring Creek Golf Community.   Bring your own builder to create your dream home on this lot.

From the front of the lot there are views of the pond at the end of the cul-de-sac; thus it could accommodate a home style with a walkout terrace level. The back of the lot slopes to the conservation land.
The 0.34 acre building lot has a gradual slope towards the water,  The property backs up to conservation land and has reserved green space on one side.   As a resident of the gated community of Spring Creek, you can enjoy the neighborhood club house and pool, plus have the opportunity to join the award winning Spring Creek Golf Course. The community is conveniently located within a 15 minute drive of Charlottesville, plus an easy commute to Richmond.   Spring Creek is a unique neighborhood that provides a luxury golf course lifestyle at affordable prices. I belong to the Spring Creek Golf Club and I’d be glad to talk with you about other features of the Spring Creek Golf membership.

MLS #586396       $150,000
CLICK HERE FOR FULL MLS LISTING DETAILS
Below is an interactive Google map where you can zoom or search for other features around the Spring Creek community.