$850,000

Nestled on almost 7 tranquil acres, gorgeous Ashbank Farms offers an enchanting and beautifully renovated 1800’s farmhouse maintaining many original features including an original log room and fireplaces yet has been updated with all the modern luxuries homebuyers seek while keeping its original charm. This amazing property offers the potential for many uses within the Villages Zoning including year-round agribusiness—growing & suitable for farm sales with a 10,000 sq. ft. concrete/hydroponic pad, home-based baking business, Airbnb, Bed and Breakfast, and potential for many other businesses. ****** The beauty begins outside with a winding circular driveway, a stately exterior with covered porch, wrap around deck with pergola, vibrant landscaping, extensive hardscapes, shimmering in-ground pool, pond with dock, a shop/barn with a 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with kitchen, sheds, pastures, gardens, and a lush yard dotted with majestic trees offering stunning views. Inside, spacious rooms, hardwood floors, high ceilings, decorative moldings, custom built-ins, dual staircases, 3 fireplaces, and an abundance of windows are just a few features that this home so special. A remodeled gourmet kitchen and renovated baths create instant appeal, while an abundance of updates both big and small make it move-in ready and just waiting for you to call your own! ****** Rich hardwood flooring welcomes you home and ushers you into the living room where walls of windows fill the space with light illuminating warm neutral paint and a floor to ceiling brick fireplace. Hardwoods continue into the formal dining room featuring a bay window, crisp crown molding, custom built-ins, and a 2nd brick fireplace. The gourmet kitchen is sure to please with a soaring vaulted ceiling with skylights, an abundance of upgraded cabinetry and Corian countertops, and quality appliances including a Jenn-Air gas cooktop and double wall ovens, while upgraded lighting, a designer tile backsplash, and a custom hood add an extra degree of style. Earth toned tile flooring flows into the spacious breakfast room that is ideal for daily dining and the cozy family room beckons with original log walls, beamed ceiling, and a floor to ceiling stone fireplace that invites you to relax and unwind. A well-appointed full bath with pedestal sink and step-in shower enhanced by marble style adds convenience. Multiple glass paned doors grant access to the wrap around deck with pergola and patio with steps to the sparkling in-ground pool with hot tub encircled by hardscaped surround and the lush property beyond—truly a private outdoor oasis! ****** Upstairs, a light filled owner’s suite boasts windows on two walls, plush carpet, room for a sitting area, walk-in closet, and an en suite bath with sumptuous, jetted tub. Down the hall, two bright and cheerful bedrooms share easy access to the beautifully appointed hall bath. A brand new A/C unit, 2 zone heating, 2 wells, 2 septic systems, and a transferrable home warranty complete the comfort and luxury of this wonderful property that also offers great income potential—home business, rental apartment over barn, lease land, other buildings and more. ****** All this in a serene setting among the rolling hills that will make you feel miles away from the hustle and bustle, yet still convenient to I-66, Route 17, and nearby Marshall and Front Royal where you’ll find plenty of boutique shopping, dining, and entertainment choices. Enjoy the nearby wineries, breweries, golf, and all the nature-centered activities available—from hiking and exploring vast parklands offering wooded tranquility to fishing and boating on the Shenandoah River or experiencing the beauty of Skyline Drive during the peak fall foliage. It’s the perfect home in an idyllic location!