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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3
Bedrooms
6759
Sq. Ft.
3
Bathroom
62
Acre(s)
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Property Details
Property
Information
- MLS #: 637878
- Asking Price: $2,999,000
- Original List Price: $3,900,000
- County: 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
- Days On Market: 555
Price CHANGE 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
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Property Information
- Property Name: Frascati
- Acreage: 62.74
- Land Description:
- View Description: Garden View, Mountain View, Pastoral View
- Water Views: Pond / Lake site, Spring
- Fencing For Horses:
- Farm Improvements:
- Lot Features:
- Dependencies:
- Farm Remarks: Currently leased to a nearby farmer.
The Residence
- Year Home Built: 1823
- Finished Square Feet: 6759
- Unfinished Square Feet: 1500
- Bedrooms: 3
- First Floor Primary Bedroom: No
- Bathrooms: 3 Full & 1 Half Baths
- Fireplace Location: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
- Floors: Pine
- Exterior:
- Roof: Metal - Other
- Foundation: Brick,Poured Concrete
Utilities
- Cable/Internet: Fiber-Optic
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- Heating: Oil, Radiant
- Water: Individual Well
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Schools
- Elementary School: Gordon-Barbour
- Middle School: Prospect Heights
- High School: Orange
Contact Information
- Listing Firm: WILEY REAL ESTATE-CHARLOTTESVILLE
- Buyer Agents: Bridget Archer & Pam Dent - Gayle Harvey Real Estate, Inc.
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Property Location
9281 FRASCATI DR SOMERSET, VA 22972
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