Active

35955 Huntland Farm Rd

Middleburg VA, 20117

$7,500,000


$847.55 per sqft

Active

8 Beds

8 Baths

8,849 sqft

Residential

Built in 1834

HUNTLAND, ca. 1834, is one of the most remarkable Hunt Country Estates. Dr. Betsee Parker's keen interest in historic preservation as well as her love of the countryside surrounding Middleburg prompted her to take on the biggest preservation project of her life: restoring Huntland to its 1915 grandeur. In 2007, when Dr. Parker purchased Huntland, it was in serious disrepair and uninhabitable. After Dr. Parker's extensive and meticulous research and after years of work using old world craftsmanship, Huntland is once again the exquisite estate as in the early 1900's, when owned by Joseph Thomas. Sited on 129 beautifully landscaped and fenced acres of verdant pastures and fields, Huntland is also a working farm. Located in the Piedmont Hunt Territory, Huntland has hosted many hunt meets, hunt breakfasts, hunt balls, charity events, and dignitaries including several Presidents. Wanting to protect this estate for future generations, Dr. Parker placed Huntland into a perpetual conservation and open-space easement with The Virginia Outdoors Foundation. Huntland is also registered as a Virginia Historic Landmark and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

Originally named New Lisbon, the 2-story center section of the home dates to 1834 and was built and owned by William Benton. In the early 1800's Benton was in the employ of President James Monroe who hired him to be the overseer of his Aldie farm of Oak Hill. After observing Benton's work ethic and attention to detail he also put him in charge of overseeing the building of the manor house of Oak Hill. Benton went on to become a prominent builder in the Middleburg area, and his descendants remained at New Lisbon until 1895.

Joe Thomas, after purchasing this estate in 1912, commissioned Peabody, Wilson & Brown, a prestigious New York Architectural Firm to transform this estate into a world class hunt estate. Prior to addressing the manor house, they were commissioned to design Kennels and Stables to rival the very best in the world. The stables and kennels are magnificent U-shaped buildings with a central square courtyard, built with emphasis for what is best for the hounds, the horses, and the huntsman. It was Joe Thomas who named this estate Huntland, which is not just a name, it is the very essence of this estate. In Marc Leepson's book, Huntland, he quoted Norman Fine in Foxhunting Life, "Thomas was a founding member of the American Foxhound Club, Master of the Piedmont Fox Hounds, and author of Hounds and Hunting Through the Ages, the first comprehensive book on hunting with hounds ever written by an American. Thomas became the largest breeder of foxhounds for mounted packs in North America and helped to define the American foxhound breed."

Peabody, Wilson & Brown also designed the renovation and expansion of the original Federal Style home to today's stately brick Colonial Revival-style mansion. Tremendous amount of attention was given to all details. A south and north wing were added to the 2-story center section, each opening out to a covered porch. The south wing is an impressive primary suite with sitting room, and the north wing is the grand dining room/ballroom. In addition to the manor house, kennels and horse stables, elaborate walls, gates and bridges were added, as well as English gardens, and cottages.

The iconic estate of Huntland has a rich history and with considerable thanks to Dr. Parker, it will enjoy a rich future. Located in Loudoun County in the exquisite countryside of the Virginia Piedmont, it's sited at the intersection of Foxcroft Road and Pot House Road. Huntland is approximately 4.5 miles north of Middleburg, within minutes of the prestigious girls school of Foxcroft, and convenient to Dulles International Airport and Washington, D.C. .

VALO2059804

MLS ID

February 23, 2024

Listed

October 2, 2024

Updated

Map

35955 Huntland Farm Rd
Middleburg VA, 20117

Interior Features

Total Stories

4


Bedrooms

8


Total Bathrooms

8


Full Bathrooms

7


Half Bathrooms

1


Interior Features

Entrance Foyer, Pantry


Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Freezer, Ice Maker, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Cooktop, Trash Compactor, Washer


Floor Description

Wood


Fireplace

Yes


Cooling

No


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Zoned, Exhaust Fan

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

129.19 Acres


Lot Features

Cleared, Waterfront


Architectual Style

Colonial


Roof

Metal, Copper


Sewer

Septic Tank

School Information

School District

LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Other Property Details

Taxes

$45,553


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

214


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

2


Parking

Circular Driveway, Gravel, Detached


Parking Total

52


View

Yes


View Description

Mountain(s), Water, Pasture


County

LOUDOUN


Water Source

Well, Private


Pool

No


Waterfront

Yes

Listing History

Date

Event

Price

5/24/2024

Price change

$7,500,000

-17%

Listed by Thomas and Talbot Estate Properties, Inc.
Listing Contact: 5402700094 

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