1690 Millwood Road

Description

Nestled in the bucolic village of Millwood, this charming house, circa 1881, has been lovingly restored over the past year. While retaining all of its original architectural elements, including an elegant staircase, trim, mantels, and a pair of rare jib windows, the home also boasts a brand new standing seam metal roof, all-new wiring, plumbing, new HVAC system, insulation, and a spectacular 850 sq ft addition. There are two bedrooms, two full baths, living room, entrance hallway, laundry room, wine cellar/pantry, and a spacious great room with an open-plan kitchen and new Andersen windows on all sides which flood the interior with natural light. There is also a full unfinished basement with easy accesss to the outside. An outdoor seating area in the front is bordered by a concrete retaining wall for additional parking ,with shrubs and perennials in the garden beds.Behind the house, the one acre lawn leads down to Spout Run, a picturesque stream, which provides water to turn the wheel at Burwell Morgan Mill. The 200 year old mill dam, recently rebuilt, is visible from the stream bank.The village of Millwood is home to the gourmet Locke Store, two outstanding antique dealers, and the 18th century Mill, site of art shows and historical happenings. One mile from the Virginia State Arboretum, close to the Shenandoah River and Appalachian Trail. Less than an hour and a half from DC, and 50 minutes from Dulles airport, this would be a great weekend house, hunt box, or full-time residence for those who appreciate history and the slower rhythm of rural village life.