Middleburg, VA 20117,35955 HUNTLAND FARM RD
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Middleburg, VA 20117,35955 HUNTLAND FARM RD
Middleburg, VA 20117,35955 HUNTLAND FARM RD
Middleburg, VA 20117,35955 HUNTLAND FARM RD
Middleburg, VA 20117,35955 HUNTLAND FARM RD
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35955 HUNTLAND FARM RD Middleburg, VA 20117

8 Beds

8 Baths

8,849 SqFt


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09/24/2024 01:19 AM

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 8,849 sqft

Price per Sqft $847

Subdivision None Available

MLS Listing ID VALO2059804

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 8

Full Baths 7

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 5,881

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1834

Annual Tax Amount $45,553

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 129.190 Acres

Acres 129.19

Property Description

HUNTLAND, ca. 1834, is one of the most remarkable Hunt Country Estates. Dr. Betsee Parker’s keen interest in historic preservation as well as her love of the countryside surrounding Middleburg prompted her to take on the biggest preservation project of her life: restoring Huntland to its 1915 grandeur. In 2007, when Dr. Parker purchased Huntland, it was in serious disrepair and uninhabitable. After Dr. Parker’s extensive and meticulous research and after years of work using old world craftsmanship, Huntland is once again the exquisite estate as in the early 1900’s, when owned by Joseph Thomas. Sited on 129 beautifully landscaped and fenced acres of verdant pastures and fields, Huntland is also a working farm. Located in the Piedmont Hunt Territory, Huntland has hosted many hunt meets, hunt breakfasts, hunt balls, charity events, and dignitaries including several Presidents. Wanting to protect this estate for future generations, Dr. Parker placed Huntland into a perpetual conservation and open-space easement with The Virginia Outdoors Foundation. Huntland is also registered as a Virginia Historic Landmark and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

Originally named New Lisbon, the 2-story center section of the home dates to 1834 and was built and owned by William Benton. In the early 1800’s Benton was in the employ of President James Monroe who hired him to be the overseer of his Aldie farm of Oak Hill. After observing Benton’s work ethic and attention to detail he also put him in charge of overseeing the building of the manor house of Oak Hill. Benton went on to become a prominent builder in the Middleburg area, and his descendants remained at New Lisbon until 1895.

Joe Thomas, after purchasing this estate in 1912, commissioned Peabody, Wilson & Brown, a prestigious New York Architectural Firm to transform this estate into a world class hunt estate. Prior to addressing the manor house, they were commissioned to design Kennels and Stables to rival the very best in the world. The stables and kennels are magnificent U-shaped buildings with a central square courtyard, built with emphasis for what is best for the hounds, the horses, and the huntsman. It was Joe Thomas who named this estate Huntland, which is not just a name, it is the very essence of this estate. In Marc Leepson’s book, Huntland, he quoted Norman Fine in Foxhunting Life, “Thomas was a founding member of the American Foxhound Club, Master of the Piedmont Fox Hounds, and author of Hounds and Hunting Through the Ages, the first comprehensive book on hunting with hounds ever written by an American. Thomas became the largest breeder of foxhounds for mounted packs in North America and helped to define the American foxhound breed.”

Peabody, Wilson & Brown also designed the renovation and expansion of the original Federal Style home to today’s stately brick Colonial Revival-style mansion. Tremendous amount of attention was given to all details. A south and north wing were added to the 2-story center section, each opening out to a covered porch. The south wing is an impressive primary suite with sitting room, and the north wing is the grand dining room/ballroom. In addition to the manor house, kennels and horse stables, elaborate walls, gates and bridges were added, as well as English gardens, and cottages.

The iconic estate of Huntland has a rich history and with considerable thanks to Dr. Parker, it will enjoy a rich future. Located in Loudoun County in the exquisite countryside of the Virginia Piedmont, it’s sited at the intersection of Foxcroft Road and Pot House Road. Huntland is approximately 4.5 miles north of Middleburg, within minutes of the prestigious girls school of Foxcroft, and convenient to Dulles International Airport and Washington, D.C. .

Location

State VA

County Loudoun

Zoning AR2

Direction South

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Maid/Guest Quarters, Bonus Room

Basement Full

Main Level Bedrooms 1

Interior

Interior Features Butlers Pantry, Built-Ins, Entry Level Bedroom, Primary Bath(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Additional Stairway, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Window Treatments, Wood Floors

Hot Water Oil

Heating Radiator, Zoned

Cooling Zoned

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Number 10

Fireplaces Type Mantel(s)

Equipment Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Trash Compactor, Washer

Furnishings No

Fireplace Y

Window Features Palladian,Wood Frame

Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Trash Compactor, Washer

Heat Source Propane - Owned

Laundry Lower Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Porch(es)

Garage Garage - Front Entry

Garage Spaces 52.0

Fence Partially

Utilities Available Under Ground

Waterfront Y

Water Access Y

View Mountain, Pasture, Water

Roof Type Copper,Metal

Street Surface Paved

Accessibility 32\"+ wide Doors

Porch Porch(es)

Parking Type Detached Garage, Driveway, Other

Total Parking Spaces 52

Garage Y

Building

Lot Description Backs to Trees, Cleared, Pond, Road Frontage, Rural, Secluded

Story 4

Foundation Stone

Sewer Septic Exists

Water Well

Architectural Style Colonial

Level or Stories 4

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

Structure Type Paneled Walls,Plaster Walls,9'+ Ceilings

New Construction N

Schools

School District Loudoun County Public Schools

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 566171722000

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Assessor

Security Features Surveillance Sys

Horse Property Y

Horse Feature Arena, Horse Trails, Paddock, Riding Ring, Stable(s)

Special Listing Condition Standard


Bright MLS (BMLS)
Listed by John Coles • Thomas and Talbot Estate Properties, Inc.

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