Welcome to Sperryville, voted one of the best small towns in America and number one in Virginia by Thrilllist.com. Located less than a half mile from Main Street, this lovingly restored and maintained 1930 bungalow has so much to offer. Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive are a stone’s throw away, as are wineries, Civil War historic sites, antique stores, art galleries, world-class restaurants, and so much more. This property would be equally suitable as a private home or a commercial space.
The complete restoration of this light-filled, four bedroom and two bath home maintains the historic character while providing modern comforts and conveniences. The broad front veranda invites you to come sit a spell in its cool shade. Watch the world go by and enjoy the mountain view that peeps through the trees. Upon entering the home, the wide-open living room with its many tall windows will astound you. There is a beautiful enameled propane-powered “wood” stove highlighted by a wood mantel and space for multiple seating areas. The glowing, immaculate wood floors are found throughout the home. To the right of the front door there is another room, again with large windows, that could be a private sitting area, library, or perhaps an overflow guest room.
The living room leads straight back to the kitchen and dining area, which are part of a roomy addition added in 1995. The large, open kitchen has lovely granite counter tops and plenty of space for a farmhouse dining table. Two glass doors open onto the expansive, wrap-around deck making al fresco dining and family cookouts a breeze.
The main floor master bedroom is just off the kitchen in the center hallway, in the original part of the home. The large master bath, part of the newer addition, features a jetted soaking tub and a convenient laundry area. The second bath, also off of the hallway, has a beautifully tiled shower with a high-end rolling glass door.
The central staircase leads up to a classic landing with a long balustrade. At the end of the landing are three bedrooms. The largest bedroom, on the left, has a lovely mountain view. The central bedroom enjoys the bank of windows in the dormer that is visible from the front of the home while the third room looks towards Sperryville.
The expansive living space continues outdoors. On hot days, the cool, shady front veranda with its ceiling fan beckons. The well-maintained deck wraps around the kitchen addition and overlooks the Thornton River as is rushes by, rolling over rocks, and creating the back boundary of the parcel. At the foot of the deck, a stone patio is the perfect private grilling spot. Ample lawn, shade trees, perennial borders and a charming garden shed complete the package (the smaller portable shed does not convey).
Aside from the convenience, the village location provides the added benefits of high-speed cable internet and being connected to the public sewer. Both hard to come by in the country! The property would also qualify for commercial use. The village of Sperryville has become the new, thriving heart of Rappahannock County. Recent years have seen the addition of a coffee shop, two tiny breweries, a wood-fired pizza kitchen and craft cocktail bar, an outdoor gear and lifestyle shop, Stonewall Abbey Wellness gym, and Three Blacksmiths. This, our newest restaurant, recently received a stellar review by The Washington Post’s food critic. Sperryville is also home to the Corner Store, Stonewall Abbey Yoga, a hair and nail salon, an art gallery, several shops, multiple restaurants, Copper Fox Distillery, and of course, a post office.
Rappahannock, Madison and Culpeper counties have a wealth of farms and farmer’s markets, antique stores, wineries, restaurants, art galleries, historical sites, and much more. Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive are less than 15 minutes away, providing one of the country’s most scenic drives and many miles of hiking trails. Located about an hour and a half from Washington, DC, and about an hour from Charlottesville, Sperryville Bungalow is well situated for either a weekend getaway or a full time residence.
