Description
Beautiful historic home in the heart of Middleburg! This charming property is in a prime location, just a few minutes' walk into town, close to an assortment of lovely shops, a lively restaurant scene, coffee shops, schools, museums, banks, churches, and the Safeway grocer. Conveniently close to everything, yet incredibly private and quiet. Situated close to the mountains, horse farms, wide open spaces and pastoral beauty, you simply can't beat this country setting!
This rare gem was built in 1890 and is known as "The Gardener's Cottage." Situated on a private drive off a main street, you are connected but a world away in a quiet cul-de-sac. The home has had extensive renovations over the past several years and has enormous curb appeal. All three levels have historic features with modern upgrades. Main entrance, back patio entrance and lower-level apartment are accessed by driveway on east side of the house.
MAIN HOUSE: With a living room, sitting room, and mudroom on the main level, there's lots of cozy spaces. Dining room has a gorgeous bay window to sit and enjoy your morning beverage. There are two original fireplaces - one gas, the other is wood-burning (non-functioning but can be re-lined for use). Natural gas powers the stove, fireplace, water heater and furnace. Laundry/utility room with front loading washer/dryer could be used as an office or gym. Primary bedroom opens to a lovely, private patio with a staircase connecting to the driveway. Arborvitaes have been planted along property perimeter for privacy. Extensive landscaping and gardening make for enchanted outdoor space. Municipal water and sewer. NO HOA.
MAIN HOUSE RENOVATIONS: New HVAC unit installed 2023. Driveway (part of a private easement) repaired/paved in 2022. All hardwood floors either refinished or refurbished to match original. New LED ceiling lighting in mud room and light fixture in dining room. Fully remodeled bathroom on each floor with marble tile. Painted throughout. Custom window treatments. Laundry moved from bathroom to a designated "laundry"/utility room. Original linen closet doors refurbished. Shed on property provides extra storage and has electricity.
LOWER LEVEL: Private entrance. Perfect as a separate guest space, office, art studio, "hunt box," long-term rental, or AirBnB (must obtain special permit from the town). Has a sump pump and washer/dryer. Gas fireplace provides additional heat.
LOWER-LEVEL RENOVATIONS (completed 2021/22): New floor, new kitchen, painted throughout, sliding glass doors installed, new lights and ceiling fan, bathroom expanded to include huge walk-in marble shower. New motion-activated front and back door lights. Extensive landscaping done on pathway from main house.
Middleburg is country living at its finest. No matter what time of year, there are always events happening that you can walk to! There are also many local, award-winning wineries, distilleries, and breweries. The area offers culture in many forms - historic tours, an equine paradise, including the oldest horse show in America, arts festivals, a robust music scene, Oktoberfest in September, the Middleburg Film Festival every October, and Christmas in Middleburg during the month of December, to name a few.
This home is the perfect way to be immersed in the magic of Middleburg!
->>>>> BROKER'S OPEN - 9/18/24, 1-3pm - CANCELLED! Open house to follow.
->>>>> PLEASE NO WALK-IN OR DRIVE BYS. This property is on a private driveway.
->>>>> Two-hour notice is requested for showings/by appointment only.
