THE PROPERTY: Joined to the house by a wonderful breezeway is a two-bay carport. The 20 acres to the back of the house is mostly wooded and has been placed in land-use conservation for forestry.  The front yard sweeps majestically down from the house to a large pond.  Nestled into the hills, the house is secluded yet accessible.  The property is surrounded by large farms that have been preserved with land easements. 

LOCATION: The house is in the heart of Orange County Hounds country, just outside the quaint village of The Plains, with easy access to Rt. 66.  It’s just 45 minutes to Washington, D.C. or Dulles International Airport.

THE RESIDENCE: A tree-lined drive sweeps up to the house, sited on a hillside overlooking a pond and rolling meadows.  Converted from a barn to a residence decades ago, the house was completely renovated in 2007 and has a quiet, elegant charm.  The lower level’s open floor plan makes for a welcoming atmosphere.  Details such as a terrace constructed of local flagstone on two sides of the house, a tile floor of Bolivian stone inlaid with fossils and an authentic English conservatory make this a unique and impressive place.

MAIN LEVEL: The front door leads to the Foyer, which has a wonderful stone tile floor and is open to the central area of this level—the living room, dining room and kitchen, which are all open and flow from one to the next.  To the left of the front door, the Living Room (10’ X 16½’) has a stone tile floor, French doors that lead to the front flagstone terrace, and a huge stone hearth with woodstove.  The room joins with the Dining Room (10’ X 16½’) and French doors from here lead to the magnificent Conservatory (15½’ X 15½’). The walls and ceiling of windows were imported from England, and are completed with a herringbone brick floor.  It’s a marvelous place for summer entertaining. 

The Kitchen (9’X 6’) has a distinct country kitchen charm in its unique but well-thought-out floor plan, and opens out to the dining room. Custom heart-of-pine cabinets are lined with maple and the counters are a lovely soapstone.  A large stainless steel sink, six-burnerThermidor range,built-in wine rack and all the amenities make this a functional kitchen as well as beautiful.  There’s a convenient pantry, and a butler’s pantry with butcher’s block countertop, wine fridge, cabinets and shelves.  A door leads from here to the breezeway to the carport.

A hallway leads right from the foyer and is lined with a wall of bookshelves.  Here, stairs reach to the second leave, and Bedroom 1 (12½’X 13’) lies at the end of the hall.  Bedroom 1 has a large walk-in closet, parquet wood floor, and an adjoining full bath with lovely stone tile work. 

UPPER LEVEL: The stairs lead from the foyer to a landing and then to the Master Bedroom (15’X27’), which has a lovely open feel.  Soaring vaulted ceilings, a stone hearth, and French doors at the front and the back leading to balconies make this a pleasant space.  A large walk-in closet has a washer and dryer, and is also accessible from the hallway.  The Master Bath adjoins the bedroom, and also leads to an Office (12’X 16’), which has a wet bar, closet, and a set of French doors leading to a balcony overlooking the front views. The office is also accessible from the hallway. 

PRICE: $1,950,000

For more information please contact John Coles (540) 687-5522