7353 John Marshall Highway
The Plains, VA 20198

Circa 1890, this 2-story Farmhouse Homestead, on 2.15+ acres of gently rolling topography in a prime location of Northern Fauquier countryside, w/several outbuildings and a detached 3-bay Farm/Shop/Garage building, awaits your discovery. The perfect location, an elevated and beautiful corner lot property nestled in the desirable Bunker Hill/BrookesCorner neighboorhood minutes from I-66, walking, biking or driving distance to attractions offered by historical towns of Middleburg, Marshall, The Plains and surrounding Fauquier County. The serene and secluded yards are buffered by mature evergreens, shade trees, various maples, black walnut, sassafras, Kentucky coffee, cypress, cedars, mulberry & blackberry patches, perennials, garden areas, a row of six apple trees in front of shop, and walnuts canopy the "outdoor living room-sunset bonfire pit" area on the western perimeter. This notable home's thick, well-insulated walls, open floor plan & large wood stove in kitchen area w/new stainless steel UL listed ventilation system, keep this home safe, warm & energy efficient. The California style kitchen has black/white tile floor w/white cabinets & sliding glass door walkout to rear wood deck. Anderson brand double-hung windows throughout, w/carpet over subfloor on upper floor & carpet over hardwood on lower/ground floor. A stepdown front room, for office, library, den or nursery, overlooks the stone patio, covered porch & graveled driveway circle, w/a large dogwood tree in the center. All three bedrooms, two full bathrooms & washer/dryer are on the 2nd floor. Appliances include LP gas range & oven, gas furnace, 500 gallon above-ground LP Tank (owned & conveys), central HVAC, private well & septic. Upgrades since 1980's remodel include structured audio wiring, security systems, CCTV & Ethernet cables, satellite, Comcast High-Speed Internet, roof mounted off-air Broadcast TV Antenna w/remote rotator, recently new electric water heater, pressure tank & well pump, HVAC blower motor, new washer/dryer, toilet/sink, ongoing remodeling & paint on 2nd floor bathroom. A ground level walk-in utility room incl. sump pump & water filtration systems. The kitchen wood stove ensures cozy indoors, no need to use the gas furnace, ever. The 3-bay, high-ceiling, steel siding garage w/block & tile chimney & single, automated rollup door, on concrete slab, has weight bearing loft areas for plenty of storage space, & 120/240V/50Amp service. Separate driveway entrances from John Marshall Hwy & Bunker Hill Rd provide graveled pass-through access to the garage building (36x24 deep) w/at least 9 parking spaces noted. Accessory buildings include a 10'x20' insulated, 2-room chicken coop, an 8'x10' garden shed on skids, & an under-construction 10'x20' pole building on brick pavers. This highly functional, country cozy homesite has "diamond-in-the-rough" potential for the right owner/investor taking this property to the "next-level" dream home. Additional developer potential includes a recorded Fauquier County "Letter of Pre-approval & Approved Site Plan" permitting building a 2nd cottage/in-law guest house, private studio or home office with own entrance on the eastern yard. Note: property cannot be subdivided but has potential "home occupation permit" or "special-exception commercial uses" to include home-based or small contractor's business. Property conveys w/above-ground 500-gal LP Tank, kitchen appliances, new W/D, Woodstove, Camera and Security Systems & new 4-Post Auto Lift. Negotiable. Civil War relics (some pictured) were recently discovered in a special area on this historic property... imagine treasures that remain undiscovered! Seller requires flexible 30-60 day (or less) "lease back" of shop & outdoor area by shop, to move farm equipment, livestock & personal items. Seller negotiable on price or a Buyer Concessions at Settlement to offset closing costs & decorating expenses. All personal items will be removed. Negotiable