Rapidan River Farm: Tranquil Estate Plus Modern Farm-to-Table Business
The Rapidan River Farm, located in Greene County, Virginia, is a 150 acre estate property for sale and one of the key suppliers to the best farm to table restaurants in the area. The Rapidan River, as it flows east from its source in the Blue Ridge Mountains at one particular bend, passes the rolling fields of Rapidan River Farm. The farm combines the features of a comfortable and convenient estate property with the practicality of a modern farm-to-table business operation. With its remodeled farmhouse, spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, extensive river frontage and farm infrastructure, it provides a wealth of options for the most discriminating buyer.
The riverfront property for sale has a tastefully remodeled, 1830’s classic two-over-two farmhouse has been expanded into a 3,900 +/- sq. ft. three bedroom home. It features a well-equipped kitchen with cherry cabinets, a cozy family room with Rumford fireplace, and a large dining room with a bay window. The farmhouse offers a spacious second floor master suite which has excellent views of the gardens, fields and orchards around the house. It includes a separate office area and a brightly tiled master bath with double sinks, shower and Jacuzzi. The two other bedrooms, each with a working fireplace, are in the 1830’s section of the house and share a bathroom off the upstairs hallway. An additional full bath is off the basement level family room.
This Virginia farm for sale is a study in functionality and efficiency. It is divided between orchards, pastures, fields, greenhouses, chicken coops and various support structures including barns, run-in sheds and storage sheds.
Property Highlights:
- 3,900 +/- sq. ft./ three bedroom home
- Two studio apartments
- Three greenhouses, two poly High Tunnels by Atlas and a Janco glass greenhouse
- Fields are in place to grow other crops during the warmer seasons
- Planted orchards producing excellent fruit
- Established apiary providing excellent honey
- Chicken coops designed for the production of cage-free eggs
- Pastures stocked with cashmere goats (can easily be adapted for horses or cattle)
Besides the comfortable living and practical aspects of Rapidan River Farm, there is a wealth of beauty to be experienced. The Blue Ridge Mountains stretch out across the horizon, providing brilliant sunsets on the farm throughout the year. The exceptional landscaping compliments the property, with peaceful gardens yielding explosions of color spring, summer and fall. A bold stream cascading over rocks creates some lovely waterfalls as it makes its way to the Rapidan River that meanders along the northern boundary. Whatever your desire, be it a sustainable farm or a comfortable estate, Rapidan River Farm has everything you will need to make your fondest wishes come true.
Rapidan River Farm is listed for sale by Gayle Harvey Real Estate, serving farm, land and estate buyers and sellers throughout the central Virginia area and all counties surrounding Charlottesville. They understand that buying and selling real estate can be complicated and stressful, particularly since your real estate holdings may be your largest financial investment. Their agents will listen to your goals and work diligently to help you achieve them as quickly and easily as possible.
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