5122 Old Virginia Springs Rd, Roanoke, VA 24014

Additional Information

Area

0220 - Roanoke County - East

Subdivision

N/A

Neighborhood

0220 - Roanoke County - East

Taxes

$6,295

Interior Features

Wired Audio, Ceiling Fans, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool Tub, Wired for Data

Fireplaces

7

Flooring

Carpet, Slate/Marble, Tile, Wood

Heating

Heat Pump, Zoned, Geothermal

Cooling

Zoned, Geothermal

Water

Private Well

Sewer

Private Septic

Elementary School

Mt. Pleasant

Middle School

William Byrd

High School

William Byrd

Remarks

Stunning 15th Century English Tudor-style estate (Circa 1934) & located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. A house located in England was copied & blue-printed by a Hotel Roanoke architect. This estate is approx 7,500 sq. ft of living space, nestled on 170+/- acres of forested land & a short 10 minutes from downtown Roanoke. Offers six spacious BR's, six full baths, seven fireplaces, and a 3-car garage. The homes' Tudor-style exterior architecture is sure to impress as drive a quarter mile driveway through the woods & over a bridged creek to open space of lawn & breath-taking home ahead. You will see its characteristic hand-hewn, half-timbering stucco, steep slate roofing, copper guttering, private porches with hand-hewn beams & copper roofing; and stonework from stone found on the property. The fairy-tale setting has several streams, a waterfall & picturesque pond with large gazebo built over the edge of the water. The estate grounds provide opportunities to fish, hunt, hike or just enjoy nature & the solitude. A large parking area & grassy field can be utilized for volleyball, croquet, basketball, playground equipment & parking 20 or more cars. This property, indoors and outside, is well-suited for hosting parties, events, barbeques, large gatherings & is undoubtedly an entertainer's paradise. The hunting enthusiasts will find a rich variety of wildlife, including white tail deer, turkeys, black bear & small game throughout the adjoining acres. The interior's six BR's & baths include a main-level guest/in-law suite & a 2nd floor master suite with adjoining sitting room & large bath with jacuzzi, shower & two pedestal sinks. Above the garage & in-law suite is a two BR, two bath suite with patio, kitchen, dining/living area, laundry closet with stacked washer/dryer. . .ideal for your short-term or long-term guests or family members. An atrium/connector joins garage & all guest quarters to the main house. It has a vaulted ceiling, heavy hand-hewn timbers, a flagstone floor, tall windows & natural stone walls that are works of art. The main level of the house has a breakfast room; half bath; very big family room with flagstone floors, a stone wall & heavy timbers; a library; a kitchen with custom copper hood, butler's cabinet & two sinks; a formal dining room with floor to ceiling windows & hidden storage cabinets. From the dining room, step down through an archway & rare double pocket doors to the beautiful formal living room. All woodwork, shelving & cabinetry is red gum , flooring is polyurethaned narrow plank oak. The basement is a finished area with pool table room, a full bathroom, tiger oak fireplace surround, family room (could a bedroom with sitting area) & carpeted floor. Walls are upholstered with leather & wool plaid. Separately is a storage area & work room. A rare opportunity to own a piece of history & luxury as a family residence, B&B or hunting lodge. Owners have hosted several family weddings & reunions using house & grounds. Location is 35 minutes from Bridgewater at Smith Mountain Lake & 17 minutes from Ballyhack Golf Course designed by Lester George. Roanoke Memorial Hospital is 15 minutes away & 24 minutes to Lewis-Gale. Major cities are Richmond (3 hrs), Greensboro (2 hrs), Raleigh (3 hrs), Charlotte (3 hrs), D.C. (4 hrs) & Atlanta (7 hrs), then home to a more rural & quiet suburban setting. Come see today & discover the unparalleled beauty of this one-of-a-kind property! Create wonderful memories.

Appliances

Wall Oven