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  | Blue Sky - The Perfect Retreat! SOLD 265 Castleton View RoadCastleton, VA $459,000 SOLD Blue Sky has a peaceful easy feeling that just won’t let you down. It is the ideal weekend retreat or full time residence if you are looking for calm, serene surroundings as an antidote to the stress and hassles of city living. Blue Sky is 14.28 acres of rolling fields and forest on a quiet country road. Protected by a hardwood forest on the perimeter and a dense stand of pines along the road, the property is tucked away in a gentle valley that feels very private. About half of the land is cleared and ideal for horses, a few head of livestock or a small vineyard. The upper portion of the meadow near the house has a fenced vegetable garden and several young fruit trees.
Below the house, a rustic but solid barn has potential for horses, hay or a home for livestock. With a little more effort it could become a workshop or studio.
Sitting quietly on the highest point of the property, the cedar sided home, built in 2001, is designed with an open floor plan for easy country living. The entryway flows into an impressive great room with high wood paneled ceilings with tall chimney flanked by broad windows and French doors. The light and natural beauty of the outdoor environment stream in, and the large wood burning fireplace in the center of the room helps create a room that is both cozy and expansive. The kitchen occupies an alcove that is only nominally separated by a convenient counter so everyone shares in eating, cooking and entertaining activities.
The French doors open onto a spacious deck that overlooks the rolling meadows and trees below. It is a gentle patchwork view of forest and fields that is a particularly pleasant view. Bessie Bell Mountain and hints of the Blue Ridge and Old Rag Mountain beckon on the horizon. With a southwestern exposure, the deck is particularly nice in the evening for watching the sunset and patterns of shadows and light on the open meadows. The main floor also includes two bedrooms and a full bath.
For those fascinated by the heavens or those who just appreciate a star filled night, the deck is perfect for stargazing. On clear nights (particularly crisp winter evenings) when there is no moon, the skies in this area of Rappahannock County are dark with almost no light pollution. The Milky Way fills the sky and many constellations are readily identifiable. It is a fine way to spend an evening.
Upstairs there is a balcony overlooking the great room. This is a dramatic vantage point with the large upper windows offering excellent views to the southwest. An office/studio room occupies the front portion of the second floor. It has great natural light by virtue of a wide arched window. Pocket doors allow privacy so with a futon or sleep sofa, the room can be overflow sleeping quarters.
In the back portion of the second floor, a generous master suite offers a luxurious bath with Jacuzzi tub, glass shower and ceramic tile floors and walls. The master bedroom has a cathedral ceiling that repeats the wood paneled detail of the great room. A large walk in closet with access to additional attic storage provide plenty of storage space. Ample windows provide excellent natural light. Lying in bed, one can enjoy outstanding views of the Blue Ridge and Old Rag Mountain through large windows on the western wall.
The home has an outside rear entrance to the full unfinished basement. A full bath complete with shower is very convenient for cleaning up after working around the place. Washer/Dryer and utility sink are included next to the full bath. The basement has easy opportunities for expansion as another bedroom, media room and/or family room. The basement is full of light due to the full size windows and high ceilings. The home and property are well cared for and in excellent condition so you can move right in — it's easy and peaceful but never boring. Blue Sky is convenient to Warrenton, Culpeper and only minutes away from the Castleton Festival and Chateauville Foundation which bring world class-performances to the Theatre House at Castleton Farms. The Shenandoah National Park is only 20 minutes away and an amazing array of waterfalls, canyons, trails and hikes await you. Rappahannock County has many fine restaurants and wineries that will allow you an array of fun activities every weekend. MRIS# RP7438794 CAAR# 481349 Click here to view platClick here to view and print two-page brochure.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 US-522/Sperryville Pike 6.3 miles. Turn left onto Scrabble Road and proceed approx. 1.6 miles. Turn right onto Castleton View Road (#616) and go approx. .06 miles and house is on the left. |
