This dazzling mountain retreat sits on 25.31 forest-enclosed acres attached to the Appalachian Trail, on an east facing mountainside, providing panoramic views from a huge wrap around deck. The 4000-square-foot custom built post and beam home currently serves as a residence, a bed-and-breakfast, retreat venue and a hostel for hikers, providing a warm and welcoming organic atmosphere for family, friends, and adventurers.The stone walkway, created from rocks gathered on site, leads to the hand-carved wood doors on the covered front porch, whose post-and-beam design is echoed on the interior in grandiose fashion. Earthy hardwoods cover the floors and the high, angled ceilings of the main living area, which combines the entryway, living room, dining area, the beautifully handcrafted kitchen and elevated loft into one communal space. On the east-facing wall, a stone fireplace stretches to the ceiling and is flanked on either side by large windows and all-glass doors, offering splendid views of the Loudoun Valley especially at sunrise. This level houses two bright sunny bedrooms and a special claw foot tub bath with antique vanity sink.The upstairs loft overlooks the great room and serves as a library, sitting and game space with room to host musicians for entertaining. Behind the loft sits the master bedroom retreat, with large sitting area, a private deck under the trees and a luxurious master bath, complete with a glassed-in shower and spacious water closet.On the bottom level is a large, entertainment-ready recreation space with an all wood kitchenette and hand crafted half log bar, all centered around a second stone fireplace and wood burning stove, with more large windows and glass doors for walk-out access to the below-deck stone patio. The bedroom and extra room on this level can be used for multiple beds/bunks or office and work spaces. This level is fully handicap accessible, including the bath with roll in shower and a portable entrance ramp from ground and driveway level.Outside walk on multiple paths through the woods to sitting area rocks, to rock outcroppings, the Appalachian Trail, and a large campfire ring complete with natural logs for sitting and tent pad for camping.Finally, the owner can either rent out or house additional guests in the 900+ sqft finished full apartment space above the spacious three-car garage - beautiful enough for the owners living space!With cozy amenities on the inside and wildlife-filled beauty on the outside, this setting is remote enough to be peaceful and serene, while still in close proximity to conveniences, historic Harper s Ferry, Revolutionary and Civil War sites, and recreational activities This Hillsboro home could be your very own idyllic mountain retreat today!