12336 MOSS HOLLOW ROAD, MARKHAM, VA 22643

A unique property in a peaceful setting close to route 66 in Fauquier county's winery, brewery, and fruit orchard country. The original house dates to 1850, and has been gracefully enhanced over the years, including an extension that contains the open kitchen, living and dining area that has lofty ceilings and opens onto a back patio. In the past three years, the home has had extensive improvements that include: new septic system (perked to 5 bedrooms), a new roof, new HVAC, hickory flooring, a fireplace insert, and closed cell insulation both in the master and basement.  In 2021 a large studio and library / home office was added with special features for him (240V outlets at regular intervals and her (a copper tub and crystal chandelier). The view from the ‘dogtrot’ porch on this new structure here is very special and perfect for stargazing as it faces east. 2023 saw a very special renovation to the masterbedroom with great use of space including a bespoke black walnut vanity, new windows, blinds and insulation and very high end fixtures and fittings. The 5-acre grounds have also been transformed, cleared of invasives and new native trees planted including an avenue of red maples, several sweetgums, crabapple cherry, oak, tulip poplar, chestnut, and others. A frog pond, a 200+ year old oak and a ‘woodland’ of American Sycamore, the latter carefully tended to provide complete privacy for picnics in the summer. While the original house is close to the road, passing traffic is low – as only other homeowners further along Moss Hollow as there is no outlet. Access to Starlink has made working from home in the home-offices in the new building easy, and the propane generator means you are always connected. With two distinct dwelling spaces, the property provides a wide range of possibilities - an excellent intergenerational home, a great investment opportunity, a space for creatives looking to set up a pottery / art / dance / music or other studio / hobbyist with a thriving ‘Esty’ type activity. Or perhaps find your peace and solitude only an hour from downtown DC and less than 40 minutes from Dulles - if you don't mind the odd disturbance from barred owls, eastern screech owls, turkeys, woodpeckers, the deafening frog chorus from the pond on warm summer nights (sometimes exceeding 68 db), the huffing of white tailed deer, skittering of wild rabbits, Virginia fox and a frequent appearance of an enormous snapping turtle