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5298 S Blue Ridge Turnpike

ROCHELLE, VA 22738
  • $350,000
  • STATUS: Active Under Contract
  • ON SITE: 43 Days
  • ID#: VAMA2001838
Under Contract
UPDATED: 29 min ago
$350,000
  • 3
    BEDS
  • 2.03
    ACRES
  • 2
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 2,400
    SQFT
  • $146
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1851
County:

School Information

Middle School:
High School:

Description

This charming 1850's farmhouse is conveniently located in the rural community of Rochelle, located on [Scenic Byway] Rt 231, just minutes from Rt 29, Orange and Madison. As you step inside, youll be greeted by spacious rooms and beautiful wooden floors that give a warm, inviting feel. The historic detached smokehouse and summer kitchen add special character and a glimpse into the past. Mature landscaping, and native wildflowers enhance the property's beauty. This charming property also has a 2 stall horse barn, with electricity (yes, you can have horses here)!The front porch begs for rocking chairs and a porch swing to relax, and pass lazy days....come and imagine the possibilities. Be sure take a look at the photos & video to see all the charm this home has to offer. We cant wait for you to explore the possibilities! A list of recent improvements can be found in documents. The last 2 photos are floor plans. Home is being sold As-Is.Note some photos have been virtually staged. IF you love the historic nature of the home scroll down for more info provided by the seller, quite interesting! This home is located on the historic Jack's Shop Battlefield.Many troops travelled the Blue Ridge Turnpike throughout the Civil War, so the house saw a lot of action. According to local lore, some wounded soldiers were treated in the upstairs bedroom.It also served as the post office in the early 1900's.The owner of the property next door, lived in this house as a child. There is a door (probably in one of the outbuildings at this point) that had a rectangular hole near the bottom of the door for people to drop off mail to be posted.On September 22, 1863, J.E.B. Stuart left his headquarters at the Brampton estate in Orange County. As he moved toward Madison, he encountered two Union divisions under the commands of General John Burford and General Judson Kilpatrick that nearly surrounded him. This battle saw Stuarts Horse Artillery used effectively and a strategic plan by Stuart to withdraw southwards towards Liberty Mills, a ford on the Rapidan guarded by more Confederate forces. ". "First known as Jacks Shop for a blacksmith shop thatstood nearby, Rochelle was the scene of a cavalryskirmish on 22 September 1863. While Confederatecavalry under Major General J. E. B. Stuart engagedUnion Brigadier General John Bufords troops, thecavalry of Brigadier General H. Judson Kilpatrick rode toBufords support and attacked the rear of Stuarts force.Stuarts horse artillery and his cavalry fired and chargedin both directions. They broke through Kilpatricks linesand escaped."From hmdb (historical marker database)

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5298 S Blue Ridge Turnpike ROCHELLE, VA 22738

  • Price: $350,000
  • Status: Active Under Contract
  • On Site: 43 Days
  • Updated: 29 min ago
  • ID#: VAMA2001838
3
Beds
2
Baths
0
½ Baths
2.03
Acres
2,400
SQFT
$146
$/SQFT
1851
Built
Neighborhood:
None Available
County:
Madison
Middle School:
William H. Wetsel
High School:
Madison County
School District:
Madison County Public Schools
Property Description
This charming 1850's farmhouse is conveniently located in the rural community of Rochelle, located on [Scenic Byway] Rt 231, just minutes from Rt 29, Orange and Madison. As you step inside, youll be greeted by spacious rooms and beautiful wooden floors that give a warm, inviting feel. The historic detached smokehouse and summer kitchen add special character and a glimpse into the past. Mature landscaping, and native wildflowers enhance the property's beauty. This charming property also has a 2 stall horse barn, with electricity (yes, you can have horses here)!The front porch begs for rocking chairs and a porch swing to relax, and pass lazy days....come and imagine the possibilities. Be sure take a look at the photos & video to see all the charm this home has to offer. We cant wait for you to explore the possibilities! A list of recent improvements can be found in documents. The last 2 photos are floor plans. Home is being sold As-Is.Note some photos have been virtually staged. IF you love the historic nature of the home scroll down for more info provided by the seller, quite interesting! This home is located on the historic Jack's Shop Battlefield.Many troops travelled the Blue Ridge Turnpike throughout the Civil War, so the house saw a lot of action. According to local lore, some wounded soldiers were treated in the upstairs bedroom.It also served as the post office in the early 1900's.The owner of the property next door, lived in this house as a child. There is a door (probably in one of the outbuildings at this point) that had a rectangular hole near the bottom of the door for people to drop off mail to be posted.On September 22, 1863, J.E.B. Stuart left his headquarters at the Brampton estate in Orange County. As he moved toward Madison, he encountered two Union divisions under the commands of General John Burford and General Judson Kilpatrick that nearly surrounded him. This battle saw Stuarts Horse Artillery used effectively and a strategic plan by Stuart to withdraw southwards towards Liberty Mills, a ford on the Rapidan guarded by more Confederate forces. ". "First known as Jacks Shop for a blacksmith shop thatstood nearby, Rochelle was the scene of a cavalryskirmish on 22 September 1863. While Confederatecavalry under Major General J. E. B. Stuart engagedUnion Brigadier General John Bufords troops, thecavalry of Brigadier General H. Judson Kilpatrick rode toBufords support and attacked the rear of Stuarts force.Stuarts horse artillery and his cavalry fired and chargedin both directions. They broke through Kilpatricks linesand escaped."From hmdb (historical marker database)
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Farmhouse/National Folk Construction Materials Asbestos Garage YN No Parking Types Driveway Pool No Pool Property Condition Average Roof Metal Water Access YN No Water View YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Above Grade Fin SQFT 2400 Basement YN No Below Grade Finished Area 0 Below Grade Unfinished Area 0 Cooling Central A/C Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 3 Flooring Wood Heating Forced Air Heating YN Yes Inclusions Cooktopdishwasher Interior Features Additional StairwayFloor Plan - TraditionalWood Floors Levels 2 Main Level Bedrooms 0 Upper Level1 Bedrooms 3 Walls Ceilings Plaster Walls

Property Features

Accessibility Features None Association YN No Central Air YN Yes Condo YN No Cooling Fuel Electric Foundation Details Stone Heating Fuel Propane - Leased Hot Water Electric Navigable Water YN N New Construction YN No Original MLSNumber 803270431942 Ownership Interest Fee Simple Sale Type Standard Senior Community YN No Sewer On Site Septic Structure Design Type Detached Tax Annual Amount 933.00 Tax Lot 73 Vacation Rental YN No Water Source Well Zoning R1

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