3719 S Lee Hwy, Glasgow, VA 24555 (MLS# 886291)

$1,000,000
3719 S Lee Hwy
Glasgow, VA 24555
MLS# 886291
4 beds  |  2.2 baths  |  4413 sqft
Fancy Hill, the largest of the Seven Hills of Rockbridge County's brick mansions.
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Fancy Hill, the largest of the Seven Hills of Rockbridge County's brick mansions. Federal style manor featuring grand white columns and meticulously manicured Williamsburg lawns Added in the mid 1900's is a 2 bay garage with a 2nd level guest suite awaiting renovation. Perched on a knoll, surrounded by views. Park-like lawns are carefully landscaped. Splendid views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Back entrance leads you into the newly updated kitchen and sitting area. Original wood fireplace, uncovered by most recent owners. (Fireplace #1) Kitchen windows extend below the countertops and could be exposed to create even more natural light. 2 of 4 matching light fixtures can be found here in the kitchen. One of two entry hallways leading from the front of the house with stairways to the 2nd floor. All the wood floors have been sanded and refinished. Tucked beneath the stairs you will find a half bath decorated with French Provencial style fixtures. Light fixture out of the old Alum Spring Hotel. Formal dining with doors leading to kitchen and first entrance hall. Doors to china cabinets were custom built. Current owners maintained the Federal style decorating throughout entire downstairs. Hand painted wall paper with matching drapes and cornices. Fireplace #2, dining room. All 10 chimneys have been lined and well-cared for over the years. Each room has been updated with crown molding, handpainted wall paper and cornices. Living room complete with antique light fixture, built in book shelves and wood-burning fireplace. Fireplace #3, living room. 21 Gather around for stories and games! The original of the two separate entry halls both leading from the front of the house with stairways to the second floor. 24 Original 18th century entrance hall, looking into living room. Music room, fireplace #4. Bring your instruments and gather around the fire and play some tunes beneath the crystal chandelier! Bring your instruments and gather around the fire and play some tunes beneath the crystal chandelier! Two system heating provides ample heat to whole house. Furniture that dates back to 1809 has been reupholstered and matched to Federal aesthetic. Fireplace #5 is located in the addition, or "Little Music Room". This room features matching wallpaper to "Music Room" next door and has large closets for storage. Leaving the "Little Music Room" you will find yourself in the first floor Sun Porch. Views to the backyard!! This first floor sunporch conveniently accesses the kitchen, "Little Music Room" and original entry hall. 2 of the 4 light fixtures can be found here in the 1st floor sun room. Once an infamous tavern in the lower level of Fancy Hill. Where travelers would often "bend the elbow" after long days on the road. Fireplace #6 is located in the recreation room on the lower level featuring beautiful knotty pine paneling. Pine paneling creates a cozy feel to the wet bar, once a well known Tavern. Half bath in lower level. Lower level laundry room. Lower level storage room. 41 Bedroom 1, also called the "Blue Bedroom", situated above the dining room with views of the Allegheny Mountains. The Blue Room is decorated with Victorian furniture and features the 7th out of 10 wood burning fireplaces. Fireplace #7, bedroom 1, The Blue Room. Bedroom 2 Fireplace #8, bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 2nd floor full bathroom. Bedroom 3 Fireplace #9, Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 53 Staircase to main entry. Second level door leading to grand balcony with sweeping views of rolling farmland. One of the two original Federal style mantels remaining in the home. Fireplace #10, Master suite. Along with hand painted wallpaper, triple member crown molding with dental block was added to the Master bedroom. Master bath complete with jacuzzi tub. 2nd floor sun porch with majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 60 61 62 Rafters in the attic are vertically sawn, lap-jointed and pegged. 64 The Granary is a large, gabled two-story barn with shed extensions. Spacious barn for livestock with run-in stalls . The lawn and buildings have been meticulously maintained. 68 69 70 71 72 73 Barn loft ready to be filled with hay or a new vision! Three-bay storage/equipment garage joined by a small attached shed extension. Three outbuildings are of frame construction with weatherboard siding (painted white) and standing-seam metal roofs (painted green). Storage building Small building poses as potential guest house, studio or office space. Artist studio/cottage/workshop awaits your vision! 80 81 82 Guest apartment above 2-bay garage awaits renovation. 2 bedroom guest apartment. Place for wood stove for efficient heating! Hardwood floors throughout guest apartment. Kitchen area of 2-bedroom guest apartment. Full bath in guest apartment. Frame construction with weatherboard siding make up the three out buildings all with standing-seam metal roofs. Boxwood lined drive makes for elegant entrance, front yard is landscaped with maples, providing park-like shady lawn. Once an infamous tavern, fashionable inn, renowned boys academy and classical school, Fancy Hill has been a historic landmark known to those near and far. Sweeping views of rolling pastures. 22+ acres offer space for horses, orchards, gardens and public gatherings.

Property Description
Fancy Hill is a breathtaking piece of history!! Being the largest of the famous Seven Hills of Rockbridge County, this historic Federal style manor features grand white columns, meticulously manicured Williamsburg lawns & is perched on a knoll with gorgeous views of rolling pastures and mountains. Built in the late 18th century, the mansion has undergone renovations, restoration and additions while maintaining its original architectural integrity. 22+ acres offer space for horses, orchards, gardens & public gatherings. The elegant grounds present several buildings including a barn, spacious equipment building and a quaint unfinished office or guest house. Located in the southern end of Rockbridge County, Fancy Hill has easy access to I-81 & Rt 11 — perfect for public events.

Details
General Property Description
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Completed
Residential Type: Detached
Total Acreage: 22.45
Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 2207
Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT: 2206
Other Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0
Total Fnshd SqFt: 4413
Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 4413
Grand Total Attached SQFT: 4413
Basement Y/N: Yes
Water Class: N/A
Total Unfin SQFT: 0
Prim. Covered Prking: Garage Attached
Total Cov'd Prk Spc: 0
Year Built: 1792
Total Bdrm: 4
Total Bths: 2.2
Total F Baths: 2
Total H Baths: 2
Location, Tax & Legal
Major Area: 25 - Rockbridge County
Phase: 100
Lot: N/A
Block: 3719
Tax ID: 97 A 7B
Annual Taxes: 5789.76
Section: Lee
POA Y/N: No
Area: 2500 - Rockbridge County
Street Number: 3719
Street Name: S Lee Hwy
State/Province: VA
Zip Code: 24555
Subdivision: N/A
Municipality: Rockbridge County
Elementary School: Other - See Remarks
Middle School: Other - See Remarks
High School: Other - See Remarks
Remarks & Misc
Directions: From stoplight at the intersection of 251 and US 11, head South on US 11-S. Go 6.5 miles and Fancy Hill Estate will be on the left.
Style of House
2 Story: 1
Colonial: 1
Limited Service
Not Limited Service: 1
Lot Description
Gentle Sloping: 1
Views: 1
Construction
Brick: 1
Wood: 1
Basement
Full: 1
Sump Pump: 1
Views
Mountain(s): 1
Sunrise: 1
Sunset: 1
Heating
Gas – Natural: 1
Gas – Propane: 1
Zoned: 1
Misc Features
Horses Permitted: 1
Paved Road: 1
Satellite Dish: 1
Underground Util: 1
Cooling
None: 1
Fireplace
# Fireplaces: 9
Other - See Remarks: 1
Water Description
Private Well: 1
Sewer Description
Private Septic: 1
Water Heater Type
Tank: 1
Interior Features
Attic Fan: 1
Bookcases: 1
Breakfast Area: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Storage: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Wet Bar: 1
Energy Features
Attic Fan: 1
Internet Access
Cable: 1
DSL: 1
Exterior Features
Balcony: 1
Barn(s): 1
Garden Space: 1
Paved Driveway: 1
Shed(s): 1
Sunroom: 1
Porch
Covered Porch: 1
Front Porch: 1
Appliances
Clothes Dryer: 1
Clothes Washer: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Range Electric: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Floors
Carpet: 1
Wood: 1
Windows
Storm: 1
Primary Bedrooms
Primary BR Upper Lvl: 1
Water Htr Energy
Electric: 1
Bedrooms
BR Upper Level: 4
Full Baths
Full Baths Upper Lvl: 2
Half Baths
Half Baths Entry Lvl: 1
Half Baths Lower Lvl: 1
Laundry
Laundry Lower Level: 1
Slr Pd Fin Concessns
No: 1
Contract Information
Current Price: $1,000,000
Sold Price: $1,000,000
List Date: 2022-01-12
Status: Closed
Status Change Info
Ratified Contract Dt: 2023-03-03
Sold Date: 2023-05-05
Sold Price: $1,000,000
Property Features
Style of House: 2 Story; Colonial
Limited Service: Not Limited Service
Lot Description: Gentle Sloping; Views
Construction: Brick; Wood
Basement: Full; Sump Pump
Heating: Gas – Natural; Gas – Propane; Zoned
Cooling: None
Fireplace: Other - See Remarks
Energy Features: Attic Fan
Interior Features: Attic Fan; Bookcases; Breakfast Area; Ceiling Fan(s); Storage; Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar
Exterior Features: Balcony; Barn(s); Garden Space; Paved Driveway; Shed(s); Sunroom
Views: Mountain(s); Sunrise; Sunset
Appliances: Dishwasher; Clothes Dryer; Refrigerator; Range Electric; Clothes Washer
Misc Features: Horses Permitted; Paved Road; Satellite Dish; Underground Util
Floors: Carpet; Wood
Windows: Storm
Porch: Covered Porch; Front Porch
Water Description: Private Well
Sewer Description: Private Septic
Water Heater Type: Tank
Water Htr Energy: Electric
Internet Access: Cable; DSL
Slr Pd Fin Concessns: No
Supplements
Close by is a cidery, brewery, winery, the Main Gait Horse Center, the Buddhist Center, Natural Bridge (now a State Park), the Natural Bridge Zoo and the Safari Park. This majestic and historical homestead is only 10 minutes from downtown Lexington. 4,413 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 half baths. A guest suite over the garage awaits renovation. There are 10 fireplaces -- all lined!! All of the brick mansions comprising the Seven Hills are currently on the National Register of Historic Places.
Room Information
Room Name Level Level Remarks
Bedroom 1UpperUpper17x15 Blue wallpaper, fireplace
Bedroom 2UpperUpper15x14 Peacock wallpaper, fireplace
Bedroom 3UpperUpper20x17 light beige striped wallpaper, fireplace
Primary BedroomUpperUpper20x17 Green flowering Trees, fireplace
DenEntryEntry10x10 Currently decorated Xmas items, fireplace
Dining RoomEntryEntry15x15 Adjacent to kitchen
Family RoomEntryEntry20x17 Used as a 2nd living room, fireplace
Family RoomLowerLower19x17 Gas logged fireplace
Game RoomLowerLower14x8 Actually a bar area part of a family room
KitchenEntryEntry24x14 Fireplace
LaundryLowerLower19x15
Living RoomEntryEntry20x16 Fireplace
Sun RoomEntryEntry26x9 Adjacent to Kitchen with wall of windows
Sun RoomEntryEntry26x9 Wicker Furniture
Listing Office: LEXINGTON REAL ESTATE CONNECTION

Last Updated: September - 26 - 2024

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