“Monticola is a stunning 292-acre country estate close to the well-known Virginia city of Charlottesville. The elegant 6,800 square foot Greek Revival mansion has undergone a comprehensive historic makeover designed with style by Frazier Architects. From the cupola on the slate roof, it rises three floors above a fully completed walkout basement with views of Albemarle, Buckingham, and Nelson Counties. The porches are well-maintained, and the external brickwork is in fair condition.
One of the most appealing aspects of the interior is the heart wood floors that sparkle throughout the house. You are welcomed into a distinctive residence that has survived for more than 167 years with tall ceilings, antique hardware, and exquisitely fitted features. To fully appreciate the upscale bathrooms, 12 fireplaces, mud room with boot bench, laundry room with plenty of shelving, dumbwaiter that comes up from the basement, large pocket doors in the sitting rooms, roomy bedrooms with built-in closet space, billiard room with wet bar, and exquisite gourmet chef’s kitchen with slate countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a huge island, you have to purposefully walk through the entire floor plan.
As astute buyers may know, 19th-century home builders did not often include a master bedroom suite in their list of features. However Monticola provides one. The master bedroom’s lofty ceilings are met with a quaint bathroom suite including a jacuzzi tub and a little gas fireplace opposite. The convenience is completed with a separate shower, a toilet, and bowl sinks. One of the more moving historical features on the property is carved on the window, but you’ll have to visit to learn more about that mystery.
You may access the cupola, which offers one of the most breathtaking pastoral views in the Mid-Atlantic, by going up a narrow staircase, through the attic, and through the enormous timbers that make up the home’s framing. From there, you can climb a ship’s ladder. As far as the eye can see, there are 292 acres of serene meadow and woods, while the James River meanders its way towards the Chesapeake Bay. This is when you understand that Monticola has what drew you in: some of the most lovely seclusion you have ever known.
Details of the Property:$4,995,000
4 PAISORS
3.5 TABLES
6,800 square feet
Lot of 292 acres
Information about Real Estate Agents:
JEREMY VOGAN
Executive in Marketing
Dunterry, Limited
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