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9281 Frascati Dr
Somerset, 22972
Frascati
Frascati, c. 1823. Here is an exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire a national landmark perfectly located on 62.74 acres in the Somerset estate area of Orange County. Frascati was built for Philip Barbour, Associate Justice for the Supreme Court by John Perry, known for his work for Thomas Jefferson in building the University of Virginia and Monticello. Frascati is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark. For a full history and architectural details about Frascati please see the Wikipedia listing in the documents section. In addition to the manor home the restored summer kitchen now serves as a charming guest cottage, the original formal gardens still exist with magnificent 200 year old boxwoods and extraordinary specimen trees. A lovely gunnite swimming pool is tucked away in a "secret garden" The 62 acres with Frascati is mostly open in high quality pasture and is suitable for any agricultural pursuit. There are several useful barns and sheds. The gently rolling land boasts superb views of the Blue Ridge mountains and is surrounded by large farms. Frascati is protected with a conservation easement with the VOF and The Virginia Board of Historic Resources. (See Documents).
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6759
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Bathroom
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Historic Home Details
historic home Information
- MLS #: 637878
- Asking Price: $2,999,000
- Original List Price: $3,900,000
- Area: Orange
- Directions: From the Somerset circle go south on Route 231 approximately two miles to the property on the left.
- Taxes: $8,634
- Tax Year: 2022
- Subdivision: NONE
- HOA: No
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- Days On Market: 555
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Price History
- ↓ Percent Change: -8.37%$3,250,000 → $2,999,000 on 06-11-2024↓ Percent Change: -7.69%$3,500,000 → $3,250,000 on 09-02-2023↓ Percent Change: -11.43%$3,900,000 → $3,500,000 on 05-01-2023$3,900,000 on 01-19-2023
Land Information
- Property Name: Frascati
- Acreage: 62.74
- Land Description:
- Yard Description:
- View Description: Garden View, Mountain View, Pastoral View
- Water Views: Pond / Lake site, Spring
- Fencing:
- Farm Improvements:
- Lot Features:
- Dependencies:
- Farm Remarks: Currently leased to a nearby farmer.
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The House
- Year Built: 1823
- Finished Square Feet: 6759
- Unfinished Square Feet: 1500
- Bedrooms: 3
- First Floor Master: No
- Bathrooms: 3 Full & 1 Half Baths
- Fireplace Location: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
- Floor: Pine
- Exterior:
- Roof: Metal - Other
- Foundation: Brick,Poured Concrete
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Utilities
- Cable/Internet: Fiber-Optic
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- Heating: Oil, Radiant
- Water: Individual Well
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Contact Information
- Listing Firm: WILEY REAL ESTATE-CHARLOTTESVILLE
- Buyer Agent: Bridget Archer - Gayle Harvey Real Estate, Inc.
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Location
9281 FRASCATI DR SOMERSET, VA 22972
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