Locust Grove

A Magnificent Equestrian Estate Home Integrating Nature, History & Architectural Elegance

Discover Locust Grove, a majestic Federal-style estate home (ca. 1840) nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge adjacent to Sweet Briar College just across Sunset Drive. It features 4 spacious bedrooms, heart pine floors, 5 fireplaces, wraparound porch, and full basement with versatile rooms, ensuring refined, yet comfortable living. 

The expansive acreage includes forested areas, a scenic and serene pond, and fenced pastures. The superior 4-stall horse barn is equipped with HVAC, office space, wash bay, auto-waterers, and both an outdoor arena and working pen, all perfect for equestrian pursuits. 

The meticulously restored manor preserves its historical essence while offering contemporary conveniences along with expansive lawns for hosting special events. The acreage and elevations are also perfect for a vineyard-winery operation. Given its location, Locust Grove offers the opportunity for a town & country lifestyle enriched with heritage and sophistication, while seamlessly integrating nature, history, and luxury in a unique historical setting.

This distinguished property spans just over 34 lush acres, providing privacy and a serene environment along with breathtaking views and a peaceful retreat perfect for horseback riding or leisurely walks.  The estate’s landscape is dotted with ancient oaks and flowering dogwoods, creating a tapestry of natural beauty that changes with the seasons.

Key Features:

• Historic and Architectural Significance:  Locust Grove was built by James Beverly Lewis Williams, a tobacco farmer and Methodist minister and completed in 1840 in the middle of the Antebellum Period (1830-1860).  The architectural style is Federal, with significant Greek Revival influences.  The Virginia Department of Historic Resources file on Locus Grove contains an entry from 1973 as follows: “This red-brick farmhouse was built in the 1840s.  Like many houses in this area, it has a central hall with one large room on each side, on both floors.  Each room has a fireplace.  Both exterior and interior walls are built of bricks which were made on the place, and the plaster is applied directly to the bricks.  The floors are old wide heart-pine and the 10-foot ceilings are constructed of split Chestnut laths.  Much of the woodwork is pegged.  The structure is currently in excellent condition.”
• Main House: 4 spacious bedrooms on the second level along with 3 full baths, another full bath on the main level, heart pine floors, tile baths, main floor laundry closet, 5 fireplaces with gas logs (3 on main level, 2 on 2nd level), solid brick walls in the front portion from bricks made on site, exterior brick work that reflects a modified “Flemish Bond” technique for superior strength,10 ft. ceilings with extensive wood moldings, and a full basement with multiple rooms including a former “bomb-shelter” space (ca. 1960s) that could be easily retrofitted by any “prepper” enthusiasts.
• Modern Addition: More “Southern charm” was added in the 1960’s with an addition that includes 22 ft. columns on the back and sides of the home, creating a grand wrap-around veranda with spacious seating space overlooking the rolling countryside.
• Equestrian Facilities: Superior quality horse barn (64×104) featuring full HVAC, 4 stalls, wash bay, office, automatic waterers, full bathroom, tack room, and large floored attic storage area. Additional barn amenities include a sawdust bin, workshop, and equipment storage. The property also boasts a 120×240 outdoor riding arena with one end mirrored, paddocks, working pen, run-in shed, and heated waterers in the barn and paddocks.  The equestrian facilities, designed with both horse and rider in mind, are truly exceptional.
• Horseback Riding Trails and Related Facilities Proximate to Locust Grove:

• • James River Heritage Trail: This blacktop trail is accessible from Percival’s Island Natural Area. 
  • Blue Ridge Parkway: Offers numerous scenic overlooks and well-marked trails. 
  • George Washington National Forest: This vast area includes a network of forest service roads, some of which are used for horseback riding.

• Piney River Trail: A 7-mile trail in the Amherst area.
• High Bridge Trail:  A 30+ mile trail with nearest entrance at Pamplin, VA
• Virginia Horse Center:  Fabulous facilities and events, just 1 hour away in Lexington, VA.
• Infrastructure: Two back-up Generac power generators (one for the house and one for the barn).
• Vineyard-Winery Potential: With average elevations at 800 ft. ASL on the  overall acreage, and open areas that would permit placement of vineyard blocks with desirable north to south row orientation, Locust Grove would be an ideal property for either a stand-alone wine-grape vineyard—or for a boutique, integrated vineyard-winery operation.

Locust Grove is not just a residence; it’s a sanctuary for equestrian enthusiasts and nature lovers. The large bedrooms provide cozy retreats, and the multiple fireplaces add warmth and ambiance during chillier months.  The expansive lawns are ideal for grand events like weddings and garden parties, the pastures provide space for horses to graze and offer scenic riding opportunities, and the pond invites quiet reflection or a special place for a peaceful evening by the water. Experience historical elegance and modern convenience at Locust Grove, a symbol of timeless sophistication.

For More Information Contact
P. Tyler Williams, SVP, Business Broker, & REALTOR®
VIRGINIA ESTATES, Inc.
Cell: 703-850-4914
ptylerwilliams@gmail.com

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