707 Acres in Lignum, VA - $3,400,000
The Residence dates to the 18th century as evidenced by the pit-sawn marks on the beams supporting the west parlor. Sometime around 1850 there was a fire and the house was substantially enlarged to a four-over-four. In the 1890s the house was expanded again with the kitchen wing and the servants quarters above. The Italianate style was incorporated into the design at this time. With wide center hall and 10 rooms of gracious proportion, this lovely farmhouse enjoys exceptional privacy and beautiful views over Mt. Pony to the Blue Ridge.
2013 Crop Production levels reached 60 bushels of soybeans per acre. This is red soil high ground and fertile river-bottom soils totalling over 400 acres in crops. Hedgerows on old fence lines and hardwood forest harbour wild turkey, quail, deer and more. There are 150 acres in pine plantation about 2 years from thinning and harvesting income not f...
2013 Crop Production levels reached 60 bushels of soybeans per acre. This is red soil high ground and fertile river-bottom soils totalling over 400 acres in crops. Hedgerows on old fence lines and hardwood forest harbour wild turkey, quail, deer and more. There are 150 acres in pine plantation about 2 years from thinning and harvesting income not far beyond. There are abundant water resources in springs and streams and the farm shares a long boundary on bold Brook Run.
Income is available for the passive investor looking for a solid, exceptional agricultural assset. The more active investor will appreciate the uncommmon fertility, the gracious home and the bountiful hunting. There is easy access to the Rapidan River and the farm enjoys a rare and private stretch of river where the Smallmouth bass find their favorite home in Virginia. With the removal of Embrey dam at Fredericksburg, Shad and Striped bass are seasonally migrating farther upstream and it is hoped they will make it back to their ancient grounds at Western view.
This Area is noted for its antebellum plantations and very large farms. Here Grants Army of 101,000 troops gathered in the Winter of 64/64 in preparation for meeting Lees army of 60,000 at the Battle of the Wilderness. Western View is alive with history and is prepared to sustain an important agricultural contribution for the 21st century. This farm is an outstanding candidate for a conservation easement with possible substantial tax benefits.
