Horse Farm for Sale in Keswick, Virginia VA

+ Add to My Wishlist Exceptional offering on 325 acres in the Keswick Hunt
Ad Type For Sale
Status Available
Title Merifields
Property Type Farm
Category Horse Farm
Bedrooms N/A
Bathrooms N/A
Lot Size 325 acres
Location Keswick , VA 22947
County Albemarle
Country United States
Price $ 13,900,000
Features
Forest-NaturalPasture
PondRecreation
Residence IncludedViews
Water Pool
Description
ESTATE PARTICULARS

MANOR: Designed by world renowned architect, Boris Boranovich. Exterior is of cedar shake shingles with slate roof. FIRST FLOOR: ENTRY FOYER with adjoining HALF BATH; formal, double-take DINING ROOM with a small columned sitting area , Hand carved pine LIVING ROOM with mid 17th century fireplace mantel, ENTERTAINMENT ROOM with high-end home theater system and 12’ drop down screen as well as the appropriate acoustic treatments. The KITCHEN AND MUDROOM feature Travertine floors. The kitchen has a center island with maple countertop, beautiful pine cabinetry and soapstone countertops. A half bath and sink/bar area as well as access to the THREE CAR GARAGE. Adjacent to the kitchen is the FAMILY ROOM constructed of buff-tone stone from a quarry in Greece. with random width heart pine floors , a dramatic beamed cathedral ceiling, large fireplace with cushioned bench seat.

SECOND FLOOR: MASTER SUITE with a BALCONY, His and Her bath suites, complete with dressing rooms, office space. There are four additional bedrooms, each with full baths, built in bookcases and walk in closets. Two of these bedrooms have access to the back balcony of the home.

LOWER LEVEL: Top of the line SQUASH COURT by Anderson Courts, storage and

mechanical rooms as well as a large RECREATION ROOM and LAUNDRY ROOM. Environmentally controlled WINE CELLAR .

ABOVE GARAGE: There is a two bedroom suite encompassing a living room, kitchenette (no stove) and full bath.

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: SECURITY SYSTEM that checks for fire, burglary and temperature changes; currently monitored by Mechums River Security. NETWORK HUB housed in the lower level providing access to every room’s intercom and phone system. There is a T-1 line as well for computers with a digital satellite backup. Lutron LIGHTING system. The WATER is provided by a well and has an osmosis filtration system in place. HEAT is provided to eight zones by an oil-fired forced air system. Central AIR CONDITIONING is provided to same eight zones. A full size diesel GENERATOR is hard wired into the home and can run the entire house for up to three days.

GUEST HOUSE: The guest house at Merifields was custom built in 1993 and has four bedrooms, a library, walnut floors (?),and a kitchen/solarium.

ORIGINAL “MERIFIELDS” RESIDENCE: Amid towering hardwoods, this warm, inviting home, c. 1910, is of frame construction and consists of 10 spacious rooms, 4 baths, a lovely center hall and features high ceilings, handsome floors and paneling. Turn of the century details enhance the southern charm of this residence.

ADDITIONAL RESIDENCES: FARM MANAGER’S RESIDENCE, THE LODGE with large great room, kitchen and full bath (heated and cooled by heat pump). GUEST COTTAGE, GROOMS APARTMENT.

EQUESTRIAN/FARM FACILITIES: 3,000 S.F. EQUESTRIAN CENTER built in 2004 ideal for breeding and training facility with 16 stalls, tack room and 4,000 s.f. RIDING RING.

PROPERTY: 325 acres at the foothills of the Southwest Mountains. About 60 % of the land is open with meadows, hayfields and paddocks with balance in attractive hardwood forests. The land is perimeter fenced with mostly white oak panel fencing.

LOCATION: Just east of Charlottesville, Virginia in Albemarle County, in the Keswick Hunt, just minutes from the renowned Keswick Hall and country club with its award winning golf course. Historic Charlottesville is known for Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and The University of Virginia and offers a multitude of fine dining, recreation, and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. A variety of culture merges in this small city providing numerous opportunities for recreation and entertainment.

PRICE:

• 325 acres including Manor, Equestrian Center and Guest House $13,900,000

• 300 acres including Manor and Guest House only $12,900,000

(Additional land and improvements available – check with Frank Hardy, Inc. for additional information).

Note: The property is under easement to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation.
Seller Info
Name NA
Business Name Frank Hardy, Inc.
Primary Phone (434) 296-0134
Secondary Phone (434) 817-0631
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