38882 Mount Gilead Road, Leesburg, VA 20175

Property Description

Price improvement Below recent appraisal! Nestled on a captivating 7+acre property, Chestnut Ridge offers unparalleled views of the mountains and valley. The oldest section of this remarkable home was crafted around 1850, and in 1984, a two-story log addition was seamlessly integrated, utilizing logs salvaged from a centuries-old barn in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Another addition included a family/sun room and breakfast room that affords panoramic vistas of the historic Shelburne Glebe area. The front entrance of the 1850 stone house is a stunning feature that showcases yellow pine floors with an intricate hand-painted faux marble design along with built-in cabinets. Continuing from the front entrance, there is the living room, which forms an integral part of the original home. This cozy space is characterized by its painted exposed beaded beam ceilings, pine flooring, and a fully functional wood burning stone fireplace. Additionally, there is a small foyer adjoining the living room, accessible from the side entrance, and an updated half-bath for added convenience. With its exposed log walls, beaded beams, ceilings, pine floors, the formal dining and music room exudes a captivating charm. In close proximity to this room, there is a delightful office and reading nook, offering a picturesque view of the extensively landscaped front yard. Taking advantage of the stunning views, the sun room/family room is designed with two glass sides and French doors. Its walls and ceiling are finished with tongue and groove panels, a skylight and a freestanding Yodel porcelain wood stove. One of the highlights of the eat-in kitchen is the breakfast room, which has a wall of windows overlooking the stunning views. The room also includes built-in cabinets with a Corian top and tulip glass wall sconces. Updates to the kitchen include a porcelain double sink, glass cabinets, stainless steel appliances, Corian counter tops, a breakfast bar, exposed beams, pine floors, and two walk-in pantries. Accessing the second floor is possible through two sets of stairs. A private staircase connected to the formal dining room offers entry to the large primary bedroom, which showcases log walls, pine flooring, and a vaulted ceiling. Stained glass windows adorn this bedroom, with convenient access to an upper balcony and a recently updated bathroom featuring a claw foot tub. The original home's staircase leads to an upper landing, which serves as a pathway to two additional bedrooms with pine floors. The second bedroom includes a fireplace, while the full bathroom showcases a charming hand-painted tile mural dating back to 1984. The lower level of the house is finished and features a recreational room/exercise area. The walls are adorned with custom beaded wood paneling and exposed hand hewn log beam ceilings and original stone foundation, giving it a unique and rustic feel. Access to the backyard can be gained through either the recreational room or an extra storage workroom. The laundry area is conveniently located next to the recreational room/exercise area and even has a laundry chute that leads up to the primary bathroom. The over sized 2-car carriage house has an additional workroom/office and a two room - one bath guest quarters. There is also a detached one car garage/workshop/garden building. This extraordinary property is made even more remarkable by the addition of an in-ground pool and extensive landscaping.