4560 Lee Highway

Description

Unique offering in Fauquier County with many opportunities for ecotourism, agritourism, productive agriculture, conservation programs, and easement tax credits. Evergreen Hollow is comprised of nearly 162 acres of verdant and serene Virginia countryside with an abundance of wildlife, lush green fields, and wooded trails. The historic Evergreen 1859 farmhouse was once referred to as the Virginia "White House" and was home to the Hunton family from 1745 to 1809, Huntons were a founding family of Fauquier County. The 6-bedroom home is steeped in history and elegance and would suit as an ideal bed & breakfast, restaurant or wedding/tourism accommodation. There are 2 scenic viewsheds on the back fields and 3 ponds that would be ideal locations for a primary residence or entertaining venue. Of special interest are the summer kitchen and original square stone smokehouse off the kitchen patio. Several outbuildings include a detached garage, original farm granary and barn, and a three-bedroom, one-bath cottage, ideal for income or a farm manager The farm fields provide prime grazing and hay for horses or livestock and there is a 50-acre woodlands teeming with wildlife at the back of the property. The land is currently farmed and has good soils with a history of vines planted by the farmhouse. Evergreen Hollow, provides a respite, though located in easy distance from the historic Buckland village, Warrenton, Gainesville, 30 minutes to Dulles international airport, and less than an hour drive from the nation's capital. Excellent opportunity for land conservation programs in conjunction with tourism such as a winery & tasting room, wedding & event venue, microbrewery & distillery, and farm stay & market to name a few. The Farm has not been offered for over 7 decades and is truly a special piece of Virginia history!