$600,000

1941 Friendly DR
Penhook, VA 24137
MLS# 884007
3 beds | 1 baths | 1265 sqft

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Understated entry with automatic gate opener that could easily be reattached.

Berry patch close to entrance with mowed path for easier access.

Meander down the driveway lined with cedar trees and flanked by hay fields.

Numerous native oak species: white, northern red, southern red, black, chestnut, and post oak!

Some fields are currently cut for hay while others are managed for wildlife.

Notice the absence of powerlines? That's because the utilities are buried!

ATV garage to left of house. Can fit 2 ATVs or 1 UTV. The large overhang on all sides has room for multiple uses.

Relax, enjoy the view, and watch the hummingbirds whiz by.

Dedicated gas line to grill, which conveys.

Gas log fireplace for convenience is paired with rustic, original features like beadboard and pine floors.

Totally modernized country kitchen that still feels open and bright.

Cook and heat at the same time! Or enjoy the convenience of the massive, 6-burner Viking range.

Dining table, which conveys, has two extenstions for extra guests and the EIK can easily accommodate the additions.

Florida room provides extra storage, laundry space, and a cozy place to curl up with a book.

Conveniently located bedroom on first floor.

Two more bucks harvested on property. Seller describes an abundance of deer with asymmetrical racks.

Wide overhangs on all sides to comfortably park vehicles, tractors, and implements.

Perfect boat parking too! Penhook #9 boat ramp at Smith Mountain Lake is just 9 minutes away.

When work beckons, escape to your very own office retreat to shut out distractions and power through that to-do list.

Rustic chicken coop with wooden frame for outdoor run.

Unique wildlife observation house built out of salvaged logs from neighboring property.

Rests in a field dotted with persimmon trees. Delicious to wildlife - and people - if you can ever find one!

Approximately 0.4 miles of frontage on the navigable Pigg River.

Large, easily accessible put-in for kayaks, canoes, and tubes!

View driving into the river field, just down from the new put-in.

Lush and productive bottomland field running along the river.

View of river field and rest of property extending into foreground.

Second vintage cabin on property; perfect for a getaway within the getaway!

Could be writer's or artist's cabin. Hot yoga, anyone?

Set on a high knoll just a short drive from the main house.

Cozy up to the stone fire pit for fireside treats and tales.

Beautiful mountain vistas and fields for wildlife and hay.

Respectfully restored cemetary on property.

Lush, shady creek flowing to the Pigg river.

Perfect for a day of creek walking and exploration.

Fall aerial showing roughly even ratio of hardwoods and softwoods.

Multiple fields throughout the property, all easily accessible.

Property spans the Franklin/Pittsylvania county border. House rests in Franklin county.

Zoomed-out aerial map shows proximity to SML.

Property Description
Relish riverfront farm seclusion on 102 acres of thoughtfully stewarded fields, forests, and trails, all anchored by a lovingly restored 1910 farmhouse. No detail was overlooked in crafting this ideal sporting retreat and country getaway. Move-in ready fully furnished 3 BR home features Viking 6-burner range, wood cookstove, spacious front porch & historic charm. Custom ATV garage & workshop includes private office upstairs. Off-grid cabin with stone fire ring, shooting/wildlife observation house surrounded by persimmon and other native trees, canoe launch, 0.4 mile river frontage, game plots, miles of trails, and abundant game with trophy bucks all enhance this exceptionally private sanctuary. Please read supplement for more in-depth property information. Shown by appointment only.

Details

General Property Description

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Residential Type: Detached

Construction Status: Completed

Year Built: 1910

Total Bdrm: 3

Total Bths: 1

Total F Baths: 1

Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 810

Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT: 455

Total Fnshd SqFt: 1265

Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1265

Grand Total Attached SQFT: 1265

Basement Y/N: No

Prim. Covered Prking: Carport Detached

# Prim Cov Spaces: 4

Uncovered Parking: Designated Spaces

Uncovered # Spaces: 15

Total Cov'd Prk Spc: 4

Total Acreage: 102.13

Water Class: Waterfront Property

Water ID: River or Other

Length of Waterfront: 2240

Location, Tax & Legal

Area: 0400 - Franklin County

Street Number: 1941

Street Name: Friendly

Street Suffix: DR

State/Province: VA

Zip Code: 24137

Subdivision: N/A

Municipality: Franklin County

Elementary School: Glade Hill

Middle School: Ben Franklin Middle

High School: Franklin County

Fireplace

# Fireplaces: 1

Water Acc Only A

Access - On/Off Site: On Site

Bedrooms

BR Entry Level: 1

BR Upper Level: 2

Water Details

River or Other: Pigg River

Full Baths

Full Baths Entry Lvl: 1

Laundry

Laundry Entry Level: 1

Contract Information

Current Price: $600,000

Sold Price: $600,000

List Date: 2021-09-24

Status: Closed

Status Change Info

Ratified Contract Dt: 2021-10-29

Sold Date: 2021-12-02

Sold Price: $600,000

Property Features

Style of House: 2 Story

Limited Service: Not Limited Service

Lot Description: Secluded; Varied

Construction: Vinyl

Basement: Crawl Space

Heating: Gas – Propane

Cooling: Central Air; Window Unit(s)

Fireplace: Gas Log; Masonry; Living Room

Energy Features: Wood Stove

Interior Features: Security System; Other - See Remarks

Exterior Features: Barn(s); Deck; Garden Space; Gas Grill & Line; Other - See Remarks

Views: Mountain(s); River; Sunrise; Sunset

Appliances: Clothes Dryer; Refrigerator; Range Gas; Clothes Washer

Misc Features: Furnished; Horses Permitted; Maint-Free Exterior; Stream; Underground Util

Area Amenities: Marina Access; Restaurant

Floors: Vinyl; Wood

Windows: Tilt-In

Exterior Doors: Sliding; Wood

Porch: Covered Porch; Front Porch

Water Description: Private Well

Sewer Description: Private Septic

Water Heater Type: Tank

Water Htr Energy: Electric

Supplements

Recreational opportunities abound. Lush game habitat supports large deer herd, bear, turkey, fox squirrels and rabbit. Fish the Pigg River for smallmouth bass. Kayak, canoe, and inner tube along your riverfront or launch from public put-ins upstream & float to your farm. Terrain and seclusion are ideal for shooting sports. Enjoy woods roads and trails from off road vehicles or horseback. Harvest wild mushrooms or prolific paw-paws, persimmons, blackberries, walnuts, and more. Camp under the dark sky stars or enjoy a night away from the farmhouse in the cozy rustic cabin. Privacy and security are afforded by gated entry, surveyed and fenced boundary, no easements or rights of way through property, and home located out of sight from public or neighbors. Home and garage security system conveys. Manage the farm as you see fit with no deeded restrictions. The gently rolling terrain with productive hayfields, wildlife meadows, and a rich bottomland field offers a blank slate for ag. ventures such as cattle, horses, orchards, or crops. Forest stands vary from stately mature hardwoods to growing planted pines. Rich in history, the farm is home to a small respectfully restored slave cemetery. The vintage farmhouse was fully restored and renovated in 2004, and has been meticulously maintained ever since. Original pine floors and beadboard interior, metal roof, propane heat, A/C, gas fireplace, buried utilities and buried 500 gal. propane tank. The large eat-in country kitchen has 6-burner gas range, wood cooking option, and stone countertops. Strong cell phone signal at home with signal booster. Multiple reliable water resources include 0.4 mile of navigable Pigg River frontage, 2 spring-fed steams along each side of farm, modern well, original hand dug well in yard with functioning hand pump, and old pond site ready for new dam to reclaim additional fishing, recreation, or livestock watering option. This is the rare country place that ticks every buyer's boxes: privacy, river, creeks, forest, fields, trails, game, gentle terrain, scenic views, move-in-ready farmhouse, no restrictions, low taxes and quiet rural area convenient to small towns and regional cities. This one is sure to go fast. Shown by appointment only.

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Foyer	Entry	Hall closet has add'l, cleverly hidden storage.
Living Room	Entry	Large room, good natural light, and gas log FP
Eat-in Kitchen	Entry	Spacious EIK w/6-burner Viking range & cookstove
Sun Room	Entry	Stacked W/D & sliding doors leading to side deck
Bedroom 1	Entry
Bedroom 2	Upper
Bedroom 3	Upper

Listing Office: WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®- LAKE

Last Updated: September - 26 - 2024

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