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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,528 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,045
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID VAFQ2017262
Style French
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,528
Year Built 2001
Annual Tax Amount $8,098
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 31.230 Acres
Acres 31.23
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
From the moment you enter the walled motor court, the home's impeccable design is apparent. The home opens to a grand drawing room that serves as the heart of the home, seamlessly connected to the gourmet kitchen. Soaring ceilings are accented with antique hewn barn beams, while floors of imported limestone and pickled oak and a dramatic fireplace with cast stone mantle add character and elegance. Three sets of French doors usher in natural light and open to a sweeping terrace, inviting the outdoors in.
The rooms in this exquisitely detailed home open to the beautifully landscaped grounds or one of two private courtyards. The layout offers two spacious bedroom suites located at opposite ends of the home, ensuring privacy and comfort. One suite features French doors and a luxurious en-suite bath, while the primary suite includes a large sitting area, spa-like bath with soaking tub and separate shower, and an expansive cedar-lined walk-in closet. The cozy, paneled library sits next to the primary suite. The home boasts a radiant heating system for added comfort.
The kitchen is a chef's dream, anchored by a stunning Lacanche gas range with dual ovens, four burners, and a griddle. Custom cabinetry, artisanal countertops, and an adjacent sunlit morning room create an inviting space for intimate meals or casual entertaining.
A discreet mudroom/laundry area connects to the attached two-car garage and includes a wall of built-in storage closets—perfect for staging events or organizing daily life. Additional features include a second terrace for morning coffee with views of horses grazing, and a rear poolside terrace.
Outdoors, the living is just as impressive. A large swimming pool in the large entertaining space with built-in Straubel Stone gas grill, offers breathtaking views of the paddocks and foothills beyond. Mature landscaping, sweeping lawns, and manicured gardens wrap the home in natural beauty. There are large built-in storage closets for cushions and garden essentials.
Equestrian facilities are exceptional, designed for both serious riders and weekend enthusiasts. The property includes two stables: a main barn with seven stalls, tack room, bathroom, and laundry, and a second barn with a wash bay and three additional stalls. A 20x60 riding arena, five thoughtfully placed paddocks—each with electric hook-ups and run-in sheds—and blackboard fencing complete the picture. One barn includes a charming guest apartment, while the other houses a groom's quarters/office space. The equestrian complex is built around a picturesque courtyard with charming porte cochere.
Additional improvements include a large machine shed, shavings building, workshop, and covered parking area. Two generators provide reliable backup for all essential systems. The farm lies within the Orange County Hunt territory, offering direct ride-out access and a coveted location for equestrian pursuits.
Morningstar Farm is protected under a conservation easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, ensuring its natural beauty for generations to come, and ensures reduced real estate taxes.
Location
State VA
County Fauquier
Zoning RA
Rooms
Other Rooms Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Den, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Interior Features Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting
Hot Water Electric
Heating Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Radiant
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Carpet, Stone, Wood, Tile/Brick
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Mantel(s), Gas/Propane
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Oven - Double
Fireplace Y
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Oven - Double
Heat Source Propane - Leased
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Parking Features Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Wood
Pool In Ground, Gunite
Utilities Available Electric Available, Phone, Propane, Under Ground, Water Available
Water Access N
View Mountain, Pasture, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Other
Street Surface Gravel
Accessibility 32\"+ wide Doors
Road Frontage State
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Additional Lot(s), Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Level, Open, Partly Wooded, Premium, Private, Rural, Road Frontage
Story 1
Foundation Slab
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style French
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Fauquier County Public Schools
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 6092-10-4530
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash
Horse Property Y
Horse Feature Arena, Horse Trails, Horses Allowed, Paddock, Riding Ring, Stable(s)
Listing Terms Conventional, Cash
Financing Conventional,Cash
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions
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