3459 CARRINGTON RD Delaplane, VA 20144

"Montana Farm," Located in a quiet and scenic valley just south of Delaplane VA, was once the home of Channing Meade Smith, part of Mosby Rangers. The property has many scenic views of the valley and is teaming with wildlife. The main residence, circa 1852, offers a completely restored interior and exterior. The exterior is a unique scored stucco with metal roof, and stone terrace, all finished with attention to detail. The interior floors are hardwood, rooms offer high ceilings and there are two fireplaces. The main level opens into a front hall, that flows into the living room which is centered around a fireplace with gas logs, and tall windows that provide light and air. A well-proportioned dining room has a wood-burning fireplace and again the tall windows. The rear of the main house offers a well-designed kitchen, with stainless steel appliances, family dining with easy access to the stone terrace, and a cozy family area with a wood stove. A half bath under the staircase completes the first floor. The 2nd floor offers three bedrooms and 2 full baths. The master bedroom has an en-suite master bath with tub/shower and double vanity sinks. Two additional guest rooms are connected and have access to the hall bath with tub/shower. Laundry facilities are on the second floor. The rear stone terrace is complemented by a lovely pergola, surrounded by mature plantings and old boxwoods. Just a short walk across the terrace is a meticulously restored stone Patent house, which is circa 1840 with 3 levels, all with conditioned space. The main level has a fireplace and there are available plans for a bath to be added. The main house has modern up to date systems, including on-demand hot water, Zoned HVAC with propane back up, generator, new windows with storms/screens. The main house utilities/mechanicals are located in the refurbished original cellar. There are 3 wells, a small fenced orchard, cattle pens, and trails for hunting and hiking. A Renovated two-bedroom, two-bath tenant house with wood stove, wood floors, great room, loft, and sitting room makes the perfect guest or tenant house. Its porches and decks are great for outdoor entertaining and relaxing. The rear deck is covered and runs across the rear where one may enjoy long views of the valley. A Mountain cabin or The House Into Woods has been restored on the exterior and is awaiting an interior restoration. Stop and sit on the front porch to enjoy the view of the western mountains. Several outbuildings including an equipment barn which had been converted to a party barn," a restored pre-civil war bank barn, corn crib, chicken coop, machine shed and there is a run-in shed, and board and wire fencing. 220 acres, in 10 parcels on the west slope of Cobbler Mountain, 60% open and useable acres, and major frontage on "Big Branch. Montana Farm is in a Fauquier County Open Space Conservation Easement in a highly protected area. Travel Carrington Road to appreciate this spectacular valley, where the farm is located and offers easy access to I66, Dulles, Northern VA, and Washington, DC. Only the second time on the market in 150 years.