Nestled quietly off Charles Town Pike, privacy abounds at Stonehedge Farm, where 9.91 acres of flourishing land, trees and foliage sit behind North Fork Catoctin Creek in the Hillsboro Historic District.
The opportunities are limitless as the bucolic mountainside property welcomes you to leave your own mark in history. Envision a thriving business or an estate poised in the heart of wine country with an abundance of wineries and breweries located minutes away, eclectic shops and restaurants within a short stroll, and many more awaiting nearby in Historic Downtown Leesburg and Downtown Purcellville. This magnificent property, full of potential, boasts multiple buildings including a 2360+ square foot 4-bedroom farmhouse, a detached oversized 2-car stone garage, a historically-contributing spring house, and a pre-Civil War era stone barn- one of only a few barns that survived The Burning Raid of 1864. The historically unique, 3-story barn, constructed by the same builder who erected what is now Hillsboro Vineyard, features the original hay hoist, a poured concrete slab ready to be expanded on, and many more additions- old and new. Bring your business dreams to life, and take advantage of Hillsboros unique Agricultural Conservancy zoning which allows the for a myriad of opportunities. Escape from the ordinary and breathe in the brisk mountain air, complemented with a freshwater springs and a spring-fed pond; not only furthering its appeal but also the income potential for this rare, mixed-use zoned property.
Step past the covered, wrap-around porch and into the early 1900s farmhouse where you can find a character-filled interior showcasing original hardwoods, beamed ceilings, custom moldings and wood-burning fireplaces and stoves. Recent improvements to the main home include a full electrical upgrade (2010), recently relined chimneys, a new dish washer and water heater and the installation of an alternative septic system in 2016 (and a soon to come public sewer).
The farm was appropriately named as the property is wrapped in a stone hedge. This property is waiting to be Hillsboros crown jewel. This extraordinary opportunity provides incredible possibilities along with sweeping views, a productive natural spring, a thriving downtown all in the epicenter of D.C.s wine country.
Hillsboro is a community with roots dating to the pre-Revolutionary period of American history. Its unique characteristics bear the imprint of its geography, geology and the harnessing of those by pioneering and entrepreneurial settlers. Established and then shaped by the evolution of Early America, Hillsboros archaeology, architecture and social past represents a rich trove of American history.
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