Special Country Properties Search the MLS Cheri and Martin Woodard 540-987-8500 37C Main Street Sperryville, VA 22740 cheri@cheriwoodard.com martin@cheriwoodard.com  | Persimmon Hill 10 Hidden Holly LaneAmissville $1,575,000 Privately located among the rolling hills of Rappahannock County, Persimmon Hill is a superb country estate. Conceived by the owner/builder to take advantage of the pleasures of country living, the home is luxurious, tranquil and features almost every amenity imaginable. From shooting buckets to shooting pool, from gourmet cooking to quiet evenings by a crackling fire, from trail riding to wildflower walks, Persimmon Hill provides enjoyment for all ages and all interests.
The beautifully designed custom stone and stucco home features over 8,000 well appointed square feet of grand spaces and intimate areas for smaller gatherings. The entry foyer opens to the dining room on the right and library on the left. Through Jeffersonian style arched passageways, across the hallway, the grand living room is ahead, featuring a floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace. This is the more formal entertaining portion of the home and it works wonderfully with easy flow and ready access to the kitchen.
The gourmet kitchen and sitting room is the heart of the home with custom made cabinetry, professional grade appliances, ample granite counters and an adjoining wet bar. The sitting area has delightful natural light thanks to the walls of windows and access to porches and verandas. An impressive fireplace anchors the room.
At the opposite end of the home is the splendid master suite with a truly sybaritic master bath. The master enjoys morning light and it has access to its own covered porch for enjoying outdoor coffee in the early hours. Impressive closets will satisfy the needs of the most fashionable dresser.
Upstairs there is a lounge with wet bar for quiet time with family and guests. Two full suites, two other bedrooms and an upstairs laundry that services the four bedrooms surround the lounge.
The basement is reminiscent of an old pub with a native fieldstone fireplace, brick floor, pool table, wine cellar and full wet bar. A private office, future media room and exercise room with cork floors and complete audio and video are also located in the basement.
Outside are numerous porches for entertaining, sitting and relaxing. The rear porch is magnificent with an outdoor living room, dining area and fireplace. The slate floor, wood paneled ceiling, recessed lighting and ceiling fans create a sense of quiet luxury in an outdoor environment. Views of the lovely rolling rear lawn and natural landscaping are soothing while lawn games, hammocks and walking trails beckon.
Commanding a broad meadow, the home is surrounded by 55.79 acres of rolling pasture and woodland that is ideal for equestrian uses. As part of the Battle Run Farm, there are miles of riding trails and other equestrian enthusiasts to bond with. The barn is designed for easy installation of four stalls with hay storage above. There is ample pasture for 3 – 4 horses.
Located in the Ben Venue area near Flint Hill and Little Washington, Persimmon Hill is only 20 minutes to Warrenton and less than an hour to Dulles Airport.
Hidden from view with a quiet sophistication, Persimmon Hill is the ideal family retreat where everyone can find their own place in the country. MLS # RP7711289 CAAR # 493332
Click here to view platAdditional Information: Features List.Click here for directions and Google map.Click on an image below for more information and a larger view: View Larger Map (Green arrow is approximate location of property) DirectionsFrom Sperryville take 211 east for 11.1 miles. Turn right on Richmond Road (729) and continue for 1.4 miles. Turn right on Lyle Lane and continue for .6 miles. Make a left turn onto Hidden Holly Lane and then a right turn on the driveway. Pass barn on right, property will be downhill straight ahead. By appointment only. |
