Just like Old Rag Mountain, the historic Belle Meade Schoolhouse is an iconic part of the scenic F. T. Valley. Located just south of Sperryville, this spectacular building has graced the valley for about 110 years. What an incredible opportunity to own a piece of Rappahannock history. The schoolhouse was built in 1914 and served as a school until it closed in the late 1950s. The Francis Thornton Valley Road was changed over the decades and eventually the schoolhouse was too close to the road. The current owner bought it in 1998 and undertook the massive project of building a new foundation away from the road, moving the structure onto the foundation, and renovating. After 20 years as Belle Meade School, this historic structure is now ready to begin its next chapter. The schoolhouse is 5,231 sq.ft. of soaring ceilings, tall windows, and bright, airy spaces. The hallway upstairs has a clerestory cupola that invites in even more light. There are 4 large classrooms on the main level and 2 bathrooms. The original chalkboards are still in use and the wood floors are stunning. The classrooms on the west side have double doors leading out to the large back deck that overlooks the garden and mountains. The lower level opens to a huge room that has seen many school plays and even a wedding reception or two. Tables, seating and linens for 100, and dishes, glasses and flatware for 75 can be included with the sale. This room has multiple doors to the outside patios and large closets. Just off this event room is a kitchen with a 6-burner Wolf range, dish sanitizer, and triple sink making catering a breeze. Opposite the kitchen is the mudroom that leads out to the side patio. Down the hallway are the bathrooms and laundry. The exterior of the schoolhouse features poplar siding, metal roof, and ramp access from the parking area. The views are beautiful in all directions and include the peaks of Old Rag and Doubletop mountains. The 7 acre parcel also includes a 2,590 square foot cottage, built in 2010. The cottage is being used as part of the school, providing classrooms for the younger children. As part of the accessibility modifications, the tub was removed from the main floor bathroom and stored, and an access ramp was added to the back deck. The cottage has Hardie-plank type siding and a standing seam metal roof. There is a wrap-around deck and a patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining. The great room on the main level has 9 ft. ceilings, a 4-panel sliding door that opens to the deck, and a cozy fireplace. The kitchen adjoins the great room and has gorgeous cherry cabinets and granite counters. Just off the great room is a dining room with northwest mountain views. The main floor bedroom has 2 closets, with a convenient stacked washer and dryer in one of them. Rounding out the main floor is a hall bath. The entire upper floor is a cozy suite with dormer windows that overlook the surrounding fields and mountains. The suite includes a full bath with a walk-in shower and a skylight. The expansive lower level has high ceilings, a glass door, and two sets of 4-panel sliding doors leading out to the patio and back yard. There is a full bath and a laundry room on this level. Because of the uniqueness of the property, the listing stats include cumulative numbers for both structures. Classrooms are considered bedrooms for reporting purposes and the sq.ft. is the total for both. This unusual property provides a unique opportunity for a new owner with creativity and vision. Will it remain a school? Will it be completely reinvented? Perhaps a cut-flower farm or specialty vegetable operation. Or perhaps an event space, with a cottage for the manager. There are so many possibilities for how to use this historic building. School permits transfer to a new owner. A meeting with the Zoning Administrator is recommended for other possibilities. What will be written as the next chapter in the Belle Meade Schoolhouse story?
Commercially zoned, but can be a residence. Partial basement with entrance allows for a home business if desired, shop or storage. About 400 sq. ft. has been added to back of the house waiting for your finishing touches. Kitchen is new, a live-edge counter conveniently placed for additional work space or dining.
A petite perfect package, this Peola Mills pearl shines. A complete and very stylish renovation from top to bottom, inside and out, was just completed. Sit on the welcoming front porch and listen to the soothing sounds of the Hughes River just down the road while you gaze at a shoulder of well-known Old Rag Mountain. Only 10 minutes from Sperryville and about 5 minutes from the Old Rag trailhead, this home is well situated for all of your Rappahannock adventures. With 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and a low-maintenance half-acre parcel, there is plenty of room for you and your friends to spend the weekend exploring and then settle in for a cozy evening on the deck or playing lawn games in the big back yard. Easy access from Route 231 makes this a great commuter location to Culpeper or Charlottesville as well. The home has gorgeous and durable luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. The living room, with its bay window, leads to the dining area and kitchen beyond. The kitchen has luminous solid-surface counters and a farmhouse sink, a touch-controlled faucet, and custom-painted cabinets. All new stainless steel appliances have been installed. Just off the kitchen and dining area is a large back deck for grilling and dining alfresco. The front porch and back deck feature Trex decking and vinyl/metal railings. The three bedrooms each have lovely views of the surrounding countryside. The hall bath has a classic claw foot tub/shower combination and there is a clever nook with a stacked washer and dryer. The half-acre parcel is surrounded on two sides by a large farm with open fields and a charming old farmhouse on the third side. Across the road is another open farm field and spectacular mature trees provide strategic shade and privacy. Located less than two hours from Washington, DC, and about an hour from Charlottesville, this property is within an easy driving distance for weekend getaways. Rappahannock and surrounding counties offer endless recreational possibilities. Shenandoah National Park and Old Rag Mountain are nearby. The park is home to scenic Skyline Drive with its overlooks as well as many miles of trails. There are wineries and breweries, great restaurants and cafes, antique stores, farms and orchards, and much more. Looking for cultural activities? Visit one of the many art galleries, attend a play or a concert at one of the theaters, or visit the Rappahannock Historical Societyâs museum.
The median home value in Sperryville, VA is $1,067,500. This is higher than the county median home value of $356,600. The national median home value is $219,700. The average price of homes sold in Sperryville, VA is $1,067,500. Approximately 44.02% of Sperryville homes are owned, compared to 25% rented, while 30.98% are vacant. Sperryville real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Sperryville real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Sperryville, Virginia has a population of 321. Sperryville is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 26.17% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 24.23%.
The median household income in Sperryville, Virginia is $55,221. The median household income for the surrounding county is $62,541 compared to the national median of $57,652. The median age of people living in Sperryville is 44.7 years.
The average high temperature in July is 86.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 23 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 43.6 inches per year, with 24 inches of snow per year.