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Listed By:
Cheri Woodard Realty
Address
21 & 36 Belle Meade Lane, Sperryville, VA
Price
$ 1,500,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#VARP2001452
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CountyRAPPAHANNOCK
  • CitySperryville
  • Zip22740
  • StyleTraditional,,Cape Cod
  • Year Built1914
  • Taxes$ 6786
  • Price$ 1,500,000
  • Bedrooms6
  • Full Bathrooms5
  • Half Bathrooms2
  • Sqr Footage7821
  • Lot Size7 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description

Just like Old Rag Mountain, the historic Belle Meade Schoolhouse is an iconic part of the scenic F. T. Valley. Located just south of Sperryville, this spectacular building has graced the valley for about 110 years. What an incredible opportunity to own a piece of Rappahannock history. The schoolhouse was built in 1914 and served as a school until it closed in the late 1950s. The Francis Thornton Valley Road was changed over the decades and eventually the schoolhouse was too close to the road. The current owner bought it in 1998 and undertook the massive project of building a new foundation away from the road, moving the structure onto the foundation, and renovating. After 20 years as Belle Meade School, this historic structure is now ready to begin its next chapter. The schoolhouse is 5,231 sq.ft. of soaring ceilings, tall windows, and bright, airy spaces. The hallway upstairs has a clerestory cupola that invites in even more light. There are 4 large classrooms on the main level and 2 bathrooms. The original chalkboards are still in use and the wood floors are stunning. The classrooms on the west side have double doors leading out to the large back deck that overlooks the garden and mountains. The lower level opens to a huge room that has seen many school plays and even a wedding reception or two. Tables, seating and linens for 100, and dishes, glasses and flatware for 75 can be included with the sale. This room has multiple doors to the outside patios and large closets. Just off this event room is a kitchen with a 6-burner Wolf range, dish sanitizer, and triple sink making catering a breeze. Opposite the kitchen is the mudroom that leads out to the side patio. Down the hallway are the bathrooms and laundry. The exterior of the schoolhouse features poplar siding, metal roof, and ramp access from the parking area. The views are beautiful in all directions and include the peaks of Old Rag and Doubletop mountains. The 7 acre parcel also includes a 2,590 square foot cottage, built in 2010. The cottage is being used as part of the school, providing classrooms for the younger children. As part of the accessibility modifications, the tub was removed from the main floor bathroom and stored, and an access ramp was added to the back deck. The cottage has Hardie-plank type siding and a standing seam metal roof. There is a wrap-around deck and a patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining. The great room on the main level has 9 ft. ceilings, a 4-panel sliding door that opens to the deck, and a cozy fireplace. The kitchen adjoins the great room and has gorgeous cherry cabinets and granite counters. Just off the great room is a dining room with northwest mountain views. The main floor bedroom has 2 closets, with a convenient stacked washer and dryer in one of them. Rounding out the main floor is a hall bath. The entire upper floor is a cozy suite with dormer windows that overlook the surrounding fields and mountains. The suite includes a full bath with a walk-in shower and a skylight. The expansive lower level has high ceilings, a glass door, and two sets of 4-panel sliding doors leading out to the patio and back yard. There is a full bath and a laundry room on this level. Because of the uniqueness of the property, the listing stats include cumulative numbers for both structures. Classrooms are considered bedrooms for reporting purposes and the sq.ft. is the total for both. This unusual property provides a unique opportunity for a new owner with creativity and vision. Will it remain a school? Will it be completely reinvented? Perhaps the schoolhouse will be modified to become a stunning, one-of-a-kind home. Or perhaps an event space, with a cottage for the manager. There are so many possibilities for how to use this historic building. School permits transfer to a new owner. A meeting with the Zoning Administrator is recommended for other possibilities. What will be written as the next chapter in the Belle Meade Schoolhouse story?

Price History
4/3/2024 Listed $1,500,000

General Features

Interior Features 2nd Kitchen,Built-Ins,Ceiling Fan(s),Entry Level Bedroom,Floor Plan - Open,Skylight(s),Upgraded Countertops,Wood Floors,Combination Kitchen/Living,Formal/Separate Dining Room
Sewer On Site Septic
Heating Heat Pump(s),Baseboard - Hot Water,Radiant,Other
Cooling Ductless/Mini-Split,Ceiling Fan(s)
Possession Settlement
Roof Metal
Appliances Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven/Range - Electric,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Heater,Water Heater - Solar
Zoning AGRICULTURE
Pool Y/N No Pool
Patio/Porch Features Porch(es),Deck(s),Wrap Around
Architectural Style Traditional,Other,Cape Cod
Construction Materials HardiPlank Type
Year Built 1914
View Garden/Lawn,Mountain,Panoramic,Pasture,Scenic Vista,Trees/Woods
Levels 3
Tax Year 2022
Percent Ownership Fee Simple
Cool Fuel Electric
Accessibility 2+ Access Exits,Accessible Switches/Outlets,Doors - Lever Handle(s),Grab Bars Mod,Ramp - Main Level
County RAPPAHANNOCK
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA / Comm Assn No
Subdivision Name NONE AVAILABLE
Garage Y/N No
Water Access Y/N No
Other Structures Above Grade
Status ACTIVE
Directions From Sperryville,take Route 231 south about 7 miles to Belle Meade Lane on the right. Turn right again when entering the lane,towards the school house and the house behind it.
ModificationTimestamp 2024-04-22T15:22:37
City SPERRYVILLE
Buyer Agent Compensation 2
Senior Community Y/N No
Zoning Description Agriculture and Residential uses. Others by special use permit. Existing School permit conveys.
Lot Size Square Feet 304920.00
Tax Assessed Value 1131000.0
Waterfront Y/N No
Street Name BELLE MEADE
Tax Annual Amount 6786.0
Property Condition Very Good
Structure Type Detached
Condo/Coop Association Y/N No
Bathrooms Full Main Level 5
Bathrooms Count Main Level 7.00
Price Per Sq Ft 191.79
Vacation Rental Y/N No
Total SQFT 7821
Days on Market 20
Location Type Near National Park
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Estimated
Tax Lot 26
Buyer Agent Compensation Type % Of Gross

Interior Features

Heating Fuel Electric,Propane - Leased,Solar,Wood
Basement English
Flooring Wood
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Fireplace - Glass Doors
Hot Water Electric,Instant Hot Water,Solar
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 7821
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 2
Street Suffix LANE
Central Air Y/N No
Total Bedrooms 6
Main Level Bedrooms 6
LivingAreaSource Estimated
Laundry Type Main Floor,Lower Floor
Below Grade Unfin Area Units Square Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source Assessor
Bathrooms Half Main Level 2
Above Grade Finished Area Source Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Total Baths 7

Exterior Features

Parking Features Gravel Driveway,Handicap Parking,Private
Lot Features Adjoins - Open Space,Cleared,Open,Rural,Vegetation Planting
Water Source Private,Well
Total Parking Spaces 16
Type of Parking Driveway
Land Use Code 1
Foundation Details Block
Water View Y/N No
Lot Size Acres 7.00
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Source Assessor
Road Responsibility Private
Land Assessed Value 425000.00
Navigable Water Y/N No
Water Oriented Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 22740

Price
AVG $1.5M
$1.5M
Taxes
AVG $6,786
$6,786
Visits
AVG 91
90
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 1914
1914

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