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The Grist and Merchant Mill built in the mid 1700’s and the adjacent brick home were some of the original buildings in Upperville or at that time called Carr Town.
Mr. Chappelear in “Maps & Notes Pertaining to the Upper Section of Fauquier County VA.” writes, “The mill was burned by the Federal troops during November 1864 upon the order of General Wesley Merritt. He was sent to the area by General Sheridan on a campaign of destruction by fire, hoping to drive Mosby from that section.”
Two remaining walls of the Grist and Merchant Mill beautifully serve as a backdrop in which the pool was carved into the floor of the mill. Resting above Pantherskin Creek this is one of the most unique and stunning settings.
The historic brick and stone home is beautifully sited on the crest of the knoll overlooking Pantherskin Creek and perennial gardens. Brick stairs lead to the front door of the original home with a wonderful covered porch running along the length of the home and opening into the additions.
Adjacent to the home’s main kitchen is a full summer kitchen (16 x 9’5”) beautifully equipped with appliances, corian countertops and grill. The summer kitchen is connected by a bougainvillea covered trellis to a lovely year round pavilion (18’ x 18’) with coffered ceiling, slate flooring and copper roof.
Through the years, this home was added onto creating formal and informal living spaces, which are beautifully meshed. The original home consists of the formal living room (15’6 x 15’6) with fireplace and lovely warm pine flooring. A primitive newel post and hand rail leads to the second floor with master bedroom (15’6 x 15’ 6) with fireplace. A walk up finished attic with sloped ceiling is above the bedroom (16 ‘ x 10’).
Connecting the original home to the paneled den (15’6 x 14’) with fireplace is a slate foyer off of which is also a powder room. From the den, enter into the kitchen and large family room (25’ x 24’) with stone fireplace flanked by bookcases.
Three bedrooms including the master with sitting room and two full baths comprise the second level. The standing seam roof beautifully ties the original home and its additions together. Charming and lovely describes this home and its land.
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