96 Kilby Farm Lane is the perfect country retreat, homestead or hunt box. Located on the outskirts of Sperryville, this 3 bedroom, 4 bath home has excellent mountain and pastoral views. The private 12.6 acre property is an ideal mix of open fields and woods and it includes a large pond that provides visual interest and a rich environment for wildlife.
Kilby Farm Lane is a picturesque private lane (only four homes use the road) that is lined by flowering trees and surrounded by rolling meadows. The driveway from Kilby Farm Lane winds past the scenic pond to the home on a broad knoll with views of the FT Valley and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains unfolding in the distance.
The home was thoughtfully designed to take advantage of the ideal southern exposure and to maximize the views. A large foyer greets you as you enter the home. To the left is the dining room that seamlessly flows to the open kitchen. With a cathedral ceiling and a double bank of windows, the kitchen is bright and cheery in all seasons. The dining room opens to a large deck that maximizes the marvelous mountain views. This is the perfect place to watch sunsets or enjoy visiting with friends. A full bath and laundry room completes this wing of the home.
To the right of the foyer is a large living room highlighted by a double sided fireplace. The front portion of the living room has a grand greenhouse window that overlooks the front yard and the forest beyond. The back portion of the living room has a door to the deck which makes entertaining a breeze as guests can conveniently flow through the home to the deck, dining room and back to the living room.
Upstairs there are a total of three bedrooms. A large master suite occupies the entire eastern side of the home. The room accommodates a comfortable sitting area in addition to a king sized bed. It goes without saying, that the room has a large master closet. Two other bedrooms share another full bathroom.
A partial basement (below the living room) finishes the home. The basement has been set up as a music room, but would make an excellent family room or exercise room. The basement features another full bath and a spare room that can make an emergency bedroom.
The property has an interesting topography and the large pond provides opportunities for fishing, paddling and watching wildlife. The mix of fields, meadows and forest is fun to explore and makes the property seem much larger than 12.6 acres. There is ample room for gardening and even a small hay or livestock operation.
Kilby Farm Lane is less than two miles from the village of Sperryville. Sperryville which is a charming small town (population 350) with a surprising list of features. Restaurants include the Thornton River Grille, Rudy’s Pizza, Creekside Bakery, and Burgers n’ Things. There is also the Sperryville Corner Store for wine and gourmet treats; Triple Oak Bakery for gluten-free goodies; Heritage Hollow Farm Store for local meat, eggs, and more; Roy’s Orchard for fruits, berries, produce and a huge selection of other grocery items; and Waterpenny Farm for organically-grown self-serve produce.
There are two art galleries and a yoga studio on Main Street and the River District Arts studios and gallery on the edge of town. The village also has boutiques including Coterie and Knit Wit. Just west of the village is a holistic spa and natural foods store. Farther afield but just a short drive away are many more attractions, including the Shenandoah National Park and the Appalachian Trail.
