Once in multiple generations does a waterfront estate like River View become available for purchase. Sited on 16.5 acres of George Washington's original Mount Vernon estate, a visit to River View reminds us of why Washington boldly proclaimed, I had rather be on my farm than emperor of the world. This one-of-a-kind property, and it's sublime aspect, uniquely had the power to calm the mind of America's founding father. Now, fully reconstituted, rebuilt and modernized, it is likely that President Washington would approve of this 21st century version of River View. Enter the estate via an impressive long stone-lined driveway and approach the newly built American Federal style residence masterfully designed with river views and natural light through out. Terraces with water views are accessed by nearly every room in the house and invite quiet moments for fresh air, contemplation, private dinners or birdwatching. Equally perfect for hosting hundreds of guests for special events. Designed by architect Jim Rill and constructed by West Wing Builders, special amenities include a large home gym with radius windows overlooking the Potomac, with adjacent spa area that includes an indoor resistance pool, spa, steam room and sauna. The gaming room has a full bar, pool table, 2 TV's, hand crafted stone walls and also views of the river. The 15 seat movie theater allows for comfortable and safe screenings of the latest films. A large wood paneled reception room leads to a circular room with exceptional views of both the river and the gardens. The estate includes 400 feet of water frontage, a 3 bedroom 3 bath 2,600 square foot guest house, a fully reconstituted carriage house with 4 car spaces and a studio apartment, a waterfront dock and reproduction of english colonial boxwood and rose gardens (inspired by old blueprints found on the property). Existing tree groves have been improved to create your own private and lovely wooded areas. Throughout the 16.5 acres you will find that the all-new infrastructure is as impressive as is the beauty. The entire property is fully integrated with forward-thinking technology that integrates every aspect of the estate. Eco-sustainability has been considered in every aspect: Geothermal heating, extensive state-of-the-art well water management, 150 KW full-property back-up generators, security systems, utilities, information, entertainment systems are all controlled by a central bank of computers. This is not your typical Smart House; it is a Brilliant House. Superior geotechnical stabilization was completed along the shoreline and under the house foundation location. 140 auger cast piles were installed along the water edged of the property to prevent future erosion. 15 caissons, each 42 wide and dug 40 feet deep, were installed under the main house foundation; extraordinary infrastructure by anyone's standards. This significant waterfront property is located just 10 miles from the Nation's Capitol via the tree-lined George Washington Memorial Parkway, and is easily accessible to the regions three airports that service both private and commercial aviation. It offers an unrivaled natural sanctuary, yet is just minutes from the dining, cultural and educational offerings of Old Town Alexandria, Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. Note: Listing includes 3 parcels(16.5 acres) : Lot A, Tax ID 1022 01 0022E, Lot B, Tax ID 1022 01 0022F, Lot C, Tax ID 1022 01 0022G. Please see all 3 parcels for total taxes and assessed values.

Extraordinary 942 acre property with Sam Snead designed golf course and recently renovated historic Manor House (built in 1773), in Amherst County, Virginia. Situated near the Blue Ridge Mountains between Charlottesville and Lynchburg, Poplar Grove boasts a PUD Zoning which allows for a wide variety of uses (including resort/spa, winery, residential, golf community, commercial or a combination) with 700+ acres available for development. All infrastructure (electric, gas, septic, roads, street lighting and golf maintenance facilities/equipment) is in place. The stunning golf course is operational, played daily, and is in tip-top condition - recently improved with landscaping, terracing and course features. A new fleet of golf carts was added, as well as significant renovations to the Club House/Manor House. Schematic plans/renderings for an expanded clubhouse and restaurant are available. The golf course, completed in 2004, was the final design by the legendary Sam Snead, a top player for nearly four decades. The course and entire property is graceful with rolling hills, numerous water features, lakes and exquisite mountain views. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Virginia history - a stunning property with tremendous development potential.

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own 27 plus acres of riverfront property in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Imagine owning an estate renowned for its unobstructed views of the Potomac River and impeccably maintained gardens. Just 20 minutes from Washington, DC, River Farm, a sweeping 27.5-acre property located on the Potomac River, is on the market for the first time in nearly 50 years. The charm of the past envelops you immediately upon entering the property. As you wind through the circular driveway you will see the 11,000 square foot stone manor house nestled in an elegant park-like setting. As you gaze across the gardens, you'll take in expansive views of the Potomac River. The existing home is currently being used as offices for the American Horticultural Society, but as you step through the front door of the stately manor house, it's easy to envision its history as a private residence. To the right, you'll find a large parlor with a beautiful view of the river and just beyond the foyer, a dining room perfect for entertaining. Walk down the hallway, a gracious ballroom with a spectacular vista of the grounds. Ascend the stairs to the second level, and you'll find six bedrooms and four bathrooms. The lower level of the home contains ample storage. Original trim, windows and floors are found throughout the home, and the Potomac is visible from many of the rooms. Just off the ballroom is a large bluestone terrace framed on one side by a stately hedge of English boxwood. As you tour the property, you'll encounter a series of perennial gardens, a children's garden, and a naturalistic four-acre meadow. River Farm also includes a carriage house, cottage and two storage garages. *HOME AMENITIES: Over 4,000 square feet of entertaining space; Large covered porch and smaller enclosed porch; Original trim, windows and floors; Six bedrooms, six bathrooms; Spacious slate patio; Extensive formal and informal gardens with historic plantings; Carriage house; Cottage. *HISTORY: River Farm's first owners were the Brents, an English Catholic family active in early colonial Maryland. In 1653 or 1654, Giles Brent obtained 1,800 acres for his son, Giles, Jr. and his wife, a princess of the Piscataway tribe. This grant of 1,800 acres, named Piscataway Neck, included the land that is now River Farm. In 1760, George Washington bought the land for 1,210 pounds. Along with the purchase of three other nearby tracts, Washington consolidated his holdings into a single, contiguous plantation of approximately 7,400 acres. River Farm became the northernmost of Washington's five farms. Malcolm Matheson bought the property in 1919 and remodeled the home into a charming early-20th Century country estate that stands today. In 1973, American Horticultural Society (AHS) board member and philanthropist Enid Annenberg Haupt provided funds for the AHS to purchase the property. The grounds now house the offices of AHS and are used for weddings, events and gardening. *NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY OF FORT HUNT: The serene property is only 20 minutes south of Washington, DC, but you'll feel a world away. River Farm is located south of Old Town Alexandria in the quiet and leafy Wellington neighborhood of Fairfax County. The scenic, 18-mile Mount Vernon Trail passes just outside the front gates. Additional recreational opportunities abound. The Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is just three minutes north, and Fort Hunt Park is an equal distance to the south. Drive Times - Old Town Alexandria: 12 min. National Airport: 18 min. Downtown DC: 28 min. Amazon HQ2: 21 min. Pentagon: 20 min. Fort Belvoir: 17 min. National Harbor: 13 min.

Unparalleled in its beauty and charm, this historic, circa 1776, 1,471 acre Virginia estate is surrounded by breathtaking rural countryside, yet is less than one hour to our Nation s Capital and 45 minutes to Dulles International Airport. The stately Georgian-style manor house is one of America s great homes and is situated in a private park-like setting with vistas reminiscent of the English countryside. Estate dependencies include a two-story Georgian Revival-style stone carriage house, farm and equestrian improvements, a guesthouse, additional residences and a shooting preserve, all adding to the property s unique character and distinction. Listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register, as well as under a preservation easement, this extraordinary property is in excellent condition and is a rare offering of a National treasure.

Llangollen is not just a home, but rather a place in the broadest sense of the term. Steeped in historical significance, it is one of the largest privately owned places on the Department of the Interior's National Historical Registry. Much more than a place to live, it is a truly wonderful and magical place in time. Llangollen is a property without peer and offers a lifestyle like no other. Llangollen's establishment dates to 1795 standing witness to many great historical events, including being the site of the prelude to the1863 Battle of Gettysburg. Pristine yet functional, inviting yet cloistered, this astounding estate offers a serene setting of gently rolling terrain. The Manor House is sited proudly in the center of over 1100 acres of pastures, ponds, forest lands and attended to by all of the necessary structures and features of the grand estate it is today. While bearing the distinctive architectural features of its circa 1800 era, it has been updated with modern day enhancements.Enjoy the property as a delightful family retreat, filled with outdoor activities and connections with nature. Llangollen offers plenty of opportunities for equestrian pursuits including polo, thoroughbred-breeding and fox hunting as well as dairy farming or a vineyard. ***Please familiarize yourself with the array of buildings, barns and facilities situated throughout its grounds in the documents section of this listing.***Llanglollen looks forward to greeting its next steward and continuing on with its magnificent legacy.

When you can have anything you wish, and only the absolute best will do - Welcome to The Laurel, the most sought-after address in Philadelphia. Named for Pennsylvania's state flower, The Laurel introduces a lifestyle worthy of this final residential opportunity on prestigious Rittenhouse Square. With world-class amenities and hotel-like services, we offer the carefree enjoyment of city living. This 48th floor Penthouse will soar Above It All with astounding 360-degree views of Philadelphia's magnificent skyline. This mansion in the sky will have over 9,000 sq. ft. of interior and exterior space, which boasts five outdoor terraces. It is offered as a blank canvas to allow the most discerning buyer an opportunity to create a home that will be uniquely theirs and include everything on their must-have list. Buyer will receive four valet parking spaces and a generous allowance to be applied towards the design and finishing this once-in-a-lifetime residence.

Designed by Custom Design Concepts Architecture + Interiors, this exquisite estate will be built in the heart of McLean's most prestigious neighborhood: Ballantrae Farms. Over 20,000 sq. ft. of the ultimate in quality, elegance and craftsmanship with 7 bedrooms, 9 full baths, stunning domed reception hall, garages for 10 vehicles, guest house, pool, spa suite...magnificent modern finishes and luxuries throughout, sited in premier McLean location.

Situated on 67 acres in one of the Philadelphia Main Line s most exclusive areas, Linden Hill is a singular opportunity for estate living or further development. The main residence and its dependencies are in excellent condition, having been magnificently maintained by the present owners. The property is notable for its world-class architecture and its very private, park-like setting. Designed between 1928 and 1931 by Edmund B. Gilchrist for stockbroker Rodman Ellison Griscom, the property was owned for more than 50 years by the Dorrance family of Campbell s Soup Company. Enter Linden Hill s very secluded grounds and travel past fenced pastures and stone outbuildings reminiscent of the quaintest of French villages. An initial courtyard formed by turreted caretaker s quarters, a 10-car garage, stables and additional staff houses leads to the crest of a hill. Soon, at the end of a narrow walled lane, the magnificent manor house and cour d'honneur reveals itself, a majestic example of French Normandy-inspired design of breathtaking scale and symmetry. Pass through the courtyard entry where brick chimney stacks on guest houses cleverly frame the main house, and behold a truly historic mansion, beautifully maintained with complete respect for its origins, yet offering every modern amenity. Its grand-scale formal rooms offer elegant and easy, expansive or intimate entertaining spaces. Private quarters are equally inviting with family living quarters that accommodate guests for short-term or extended stays. Beyond the main house are two pools, a pool house, tennis court and a beautiful aviary, all set within absolutely stunning gardens and grounds. As a picturesque legacy property that can also serve as a family retreat, look no farther than the timeless and spectacular Linden Hill. Square footage calculation is approximate for the main residence only.

The Friary, a 35,000sf Georgian Revival mansion minutes from downtown Annapolis, is an iconic renovated estate that pays homage to its Georgian roots without sacrificing any comfort necessary to live and entertain in luxury. The views of the Severn River & ideal proximity to the nation's capital & Baltimore offer incredible appeal. Step into the main core of the house, where 18th-century elements, like original heart pine floors & foyer arch moldings, have been flawlessly preserved. A cleverly designed limestone rotunda containing a conservatory & atrium lead to either of the house's wings: the impeccably appointed guest wing with spacious common room, or the chapel-turned-ballroom with sweeping limestone fireplace, herringbone teak floors, & arched double doors with a picturesque terrace beyond. The commercial-sized gourmet kitchen & second catering kitchen make entertaining on any scale a breeze.

The Cove is the ultimate private oasis steeped in luxury for the discerning buyer seeking a personal resort or the opportunity for a family compound. Sited on 2000 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, it commands one of the most magnificent panoramic views in the area. In addition to the superbly constructed and maintained custom built (8BR/11 BA) main residence and carriage house, its full spectrum of amenities includes: a pool, home theater, gym, 10 fireplaces, 3,500 bottle wine cellar and tasting room, high speed internet, professional office suite, 2 ponds and a lake for fishing and kayaking, as well as hiking/walking trails and prime hunting grounds. For the car enthusiast, there is storage for 9 vehicles. This private retreat offers something for everyone. There is the option to build additional residences or create possible tax credits with conservation easements. The Cove offers access to the Virginia wine and hunt country amenities while being about 60 miles to DC.

HERONWOOD FARM AND 18 HOLE PERSONAL GOLF COURSE* - 495 Acres of Perfection close to Washington, D.C. in the breathtakingly beautiful Upperville, Virginia Countryside. *GOLF- After trips to Scotland, the owners fell in love with the game of golf and chose to have their own Private 18 Hole Golf Course built to USGA Standards and offering 4 tees boxes per hole. Professionally engineered and meticulously maintained the Fairways, Greens and Ponds are perfectly sited for one to enjoy the serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountain views, providing the perfect escape from the stressful Washington, D. C. lifestyle. * HORSE FACILITIES - Adjacent to the Prestigious Upperville Horse Show Grounds, once part of this estate, Heronwood Farm is a magnificent Horse Property located in Prime Piedmont Hunt Territory. The Owners of Heronwood commissioned Blackburn Architects to design the 2 main stables which have been featured in Blackburn's Healthy Stables Book, as well as Leffingwell's Ultimate Horse Barns Book. Blackburn designed the Yearling Stable (8,250 sq. ft) center aisle with 16 (15' x 15') Stalls and Broodmare Stable (9,750 sq. ft.) center aisle with 20 (15' x 15') Stalls + 3 (15' x 15') Birthing Stalls; both barns are in pristine condition and feature continual ridge skylights and vertical ventilation providing exceptional light and fresh air. Additional equestrian facilities include: Polo Field, 120' x 220' outdoor arena, 8 horse Hot Walker, enclosed lunging pen, 3 isolation buildings, additional stalls, numerous run in sheds, 28 (4 board) fenced paddocks covering approximately 200 acres, 11 bay Service Center, miles of interior roads and stone walls. * HISTORIC GRAFTON MANOR HOUSE, c. 1903, with it's grand 42 wide entry door, 10' ceiling height, 8' high windows and plaster mouldings, was completely restored and redesigned by Blackburn Architects for staff housing into 4 (2 bedroom) Apartments and Farm Office. Additional Housing: Farm Manager's House, Staff House, and several Apartments. This is an exquisite property with majestic trees, historic stone walls, picturesque stone bridges, ponds and a section of Pantherskin Creek. Protected by a Virginia Outdoors Foundation Easement. Located on the coveted Rokeby Road, this property is convenient to Middleburg, Dulles International Airport and Washington, D.C.

Truly one of a kind. Built in 2010, and sited atop a hill overlooking 111 acres of forest and beyond, this home is the oasis you've dreamed of. Almost 16,000 sq ft of luxury combined with easy and comfortable daily living. Perfectly designed floor plan includes a main level primary suite with a dual bath and private outdoor hot tub, plus a gym, three powder rooms, two offices and a 3,000 bottle wine cellar. Every main level room opens to the spacious terrace and salt-water infinity pool. The outdoor kitchen includes a sink, grill, warming drawer, ice maker, fridge and double gas burner. Chef's (interior) Miele, Sub-Zero, Wolf kitchen. Nine climate-controlled zones. Completely private, separated guest suite with its own kitchen for long-term guest or au pair. Main level and second floor laundry. Water systems include filtration and reverse osmosis systems, water chiller, recirculation pump and pressure booster. Elevator to all floors. Enhanced internet speed & connectivity. Four garage bays, and circular driveway. Close to the Greenbrier Resort. Floor plan included in virtual tour. MUST SEE!!!