6234 Herringdon Rd The Plains, VA 20198

Welcome to Herringdon Farm! Beautifully sited on 21.4 acres surrounded by larger farms, and ideally located 5 miles south of Middleburg and 3 miles north of The Plains, Herringdon Farm offers the charm of a historic Virginia farmhouse lovingly restored, expanded and updated for modern life. Mature plantings, oak leaf hydrangeas and rolling pastures surround the home. Inside, the light-filled great room has a large, wood burning fireplace and ample space for entertaining. The adjacent country kitchen boasts stainless steel countertops and appliances, perfectly integrated with farmhouse-style cabinetry and stone. The cozy library, in a portion of the house dating from c. 1880, provides a wonderful retreat with a second fireplace and built-in bookcases. The 5 bedrooms all feature hardwood floors and multiple sets of windows, and the 3 recently renovated bathrooms blend farmhouse chic with beautiful tilework and marble. Modern, 4-zone forced heating and A/C, controllable via smartphone app, pairs with your high speed internet connection, and a backup generator protects the home. Outside are three covered porches, the largest of which can be accessed from the great room, kitchen or library, includes an outdoor dining area, romantic swing, and a generous seating area from which to savor the sun setting behind the property s large, fully fenced pasture. Tucked a few steps from the porch, out of sight but sharing the same views, is the 75-foot pool with separate in-ground spa and swinging day bed under the vine-covered pergola. Completing the property are a large garage with a separate equipment bay and walk-up storage space above; garden cottage; large dog-trot shed; greenhouse; pool equipment shed; separate shed for lawn chairs and pool toys; and a historic stone well house. Herringdon Farm is protected by a conservation easement and enjoys low property taxes. It is in the heart of Orange County Hounds hunt territory with excellent ride out opportunities, and is just under 50 miles from Washington, D.C. and 35 miles from Dulles International Airport.