Rock Mills Retreat offers endless opportunities for country living. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow off of scenic Rock Mills Road features a 5 acre lot with outstanding views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The peaceful and serene home has a comfortable floor plan with an expansive primary suite, plenty of decks, one level living and a large fenced in garden area. This property is truly one of the hidden gems of Rappahannock waiting to be unearthed.
Mature plantings greet you as you walk up to the home. In the spring azaleas and rhododendrons are a riot of pinks and purples while mature trees create a dappled light that makes the home almost magical. A pathway leads you to the front porch that attaches to a deck that wraps around to the primary bedroom. The deck offers expansive winter view of the Blue Ridge.
From the front porch, the comfortable home opens into a large living/dining area that is absolutely perfect for gatherings of friends and family. Tucked behind the dining area is a galley kitchen with an attached pantry/laundry. For added convenience, the pantry has a door to the side deck making bringing groceries into the house a breeze.
A hallway leads from the living/dining area to the two bedrooms on the eastern side of the home while the expansive primary bedroom suite lies on the western side of the home. The primary suite features a large walk-in closet, an en-suite bath and access to the deck. The primary bedroom has the same mountain views as the deck.
In 1999, the owners added a 2 story addition to add to the comfort and convenience of the home. The heart of the addition is the family room with a bay window featuring the same great mountain views, but most impressive is the magnificent field stone fireplace built by the current owner (a well-known local mason).
The lower level of the addition is mostly unfinished space that would be great for a rec room as well a workshop and extra storage. The lower level leads out to the wildflower meadow behind the home and the observation deck.
The home was perfectly sited on the five acre parcel to maximize both privacy and views. Mature trees screen the land from Rock Mills Road while the topography of the adjoining properties make them virtually invisible. The front part of the land is relatively flat making it extremely useful. The front field area includes a large fenced in garden replete with a grape arbor that is waiting to be reclaimed. From the garden area, the property gently slopes down towards the home. Behind the home, the property starts to fall towards the Thornton River. The property is completed with a large utility building.
Near Sperryville and “little” Washington, and convenient to Warrenton, Front Royal, Luray and Culpeper, this property is ideally situated for full-time residents or weekenders alike. Less than two hours from Washington, DC, and about an hour from Charlottesville, the property is within an easy driving distance for weekend getaways.
Rappahannock and surrounding counties offer endless recreational possibilities. Shenandoah National Park and Old Rag Mountain are nearby. The park is home to scenic Skyline Drive with its overlooks as well as many miles of trails. There are wineries and breweries, great restaurants and cafes, antique stores, farms and orchards, and much more. Looking for cultural activities? Visit one of the many art galleries, attend a play or a concert at one of the theaters, or visit the Rappahannock Historical Society’s museum.
