Many people dream of a quaint country retreat tucked away from the rest of the world and nestled along a babbling brook.  22 Augusta Lane is the property that fulfills that dream and more.  With over a quarter mile of private frontage on the Hughes River, a noted trout stream, the property is a fisherman’s paradise as well as a nature lover’s dream.  Sited on a bluff above the river, the property expands along a wooded hillside and down a gentle slope to two spring fed streams below that meander through the property.   In between these streams and the river is a network of trails that is one of the area’s most thoughtfully created and curated reserves of native wildflowers and plants.  And, if that wasn’t enough, just a short walk down the road is the Old Rag Mountain trail of the Shenandoah National Park (one the world’s 25 best hikes/mountain climbs according to Outdoor Magazine).

Residence

The mid-century bungalow is exactly what its 1954 build date would lead you to expect.  However the current owners have updated it with recessed lighting, a new kitchen, a woodsy bath, and other features.  Renovations in 2010 resulted in new windows and extensive upgrades, as well as an new HVAC system.  Roof was replaced in 2017 with a color impregnated standing seam roof.  Further renovations completed in 2021 include a tankless water heater and other upgrades.  Today it is a comfortable home suitable for country weekends or as a full time residence.   The unfinished basement has a laundry room, storage areas, a half bath, and a walk-out entrance to the outside.   A third bedroom has been framed out in the basement as well and there is plenty room for an adjoining family room, media room, or other additional living space.

Main Floor

• Living Room (26 x 13) – Large room with oak floors.  “Front” door leads to a small porch.  Dining area adjacent to the kitchen.
• Kitchen (10 x 13) – Renovated kitchen with composite quartz counters, 5 burner range, built-in microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher and beautiful porcelain farmhouse sink.   New kitchen cabinetry and built-in shelving.
• Entry Hallway (8 x 7)  Large entry room with oak floors and beadboard walls, hall closet and room for a bench and coat rack as well.  While originally the back entrance to the house, today it functions as the main entry way.
• Back Porch (10 x 39) –  A large covered porch that spans the length of the house. Concrete floor.  Great party area.
• Hall Bath (7 x 8) –  Whimsical updating of bath with custom tiles, oversized tub/shower, and beautiful burled maple vanity countertop.
• Back Bedroom (10 x 11) –  Good sized bedroom with closet, oak floors and recessed lighting.
• Front Bedroom (10 x 13) –  Good sized bedroom with closet, oak floors and recessed lighting.

Basement

• Storage Room (12 x 15) – Large room with window well and sturdy wooden shelving.
• Large Room (12 x 25) –  Large room with three window wells.  Unfinished space ideal for family or media room.
• Bedroom (12 x 11)  – Roughed in space with small closet.  Large window.  Easily refinished back into a bedroom or expanded for a larger bedroom suite.
• Utility Room (25 x 12) –  Large space with furnace, large washer and dryer, storage shelving, large utility sink for dog baths, tankless water heater and walk-out door to outside.
• Half Bath

Residence Photos

Grounds

Augusta Lane is a wildflower enthusiast’s paradise.  Aside from the lawns and garden areas, and the wildflower meadow itself, all the river and woodland trails are jam packed with native wildflowers as well.  These flowers provide dazzling interest as one wanders along the river and bold streams that course through the property.   Most of the acreage is wooded hillside and river frontage.  It is very private, and the only sound one is likely to hear is the river rushing nearby.  There are two bold streams the flow year ’round and empty into the Hughes River on the property.  The woodlands are a mix of native hardwoods.  The lawn areas of the property feature groves of White Pine and various dogwoods and magnolias.  A stunning speciment of a rare native Umbrella Magnolia is found at a secret spot on one of the trails.  Above the house is an elevated field that was meant to be a new septic drainfield if the house were ever to be enlarged.  In the meantime it is doing double duty as a wildflower meadow and a place to watch the sun set over the mountains and star gaze at night.

Grounds Photographs

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  Views from House
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  Wildflower meadow
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  Views from below the house
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  Hillside below house
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  drive leading up to house
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  Lawn with Eastern White Pines
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  Lawn abutting Sherman's Run
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  Wildflowers
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  "Sherman's Run"
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  Wildflowers
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  wildflowers
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  Small stream meanders through woods
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  Streams flowing into the Hughes River
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  wildflowers
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  Stream path
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  "Sherman's Run" one of two streams on property
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  Small Stream
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  The Hughes River
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  The Hughes River
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  The Hughes River
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  Woodland bluff above streams
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  Wildflowers
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  Wildflowers
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  The Hughes River
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  Small Stream
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  The Hughes River
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  The Hughes River
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  Wildflowers
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  Woodland ridge on property
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  One of two bold streams that flow to river
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  Lawn below house
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  House on bluff above river
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  Hughes River
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  Hughes River flowing through property

Other

Telecom:  Broadband internet is currently provided by ViaSat satellite service, and television service is also available via satellite.  Starlink Internet is available at this location, and high speed fiber broadband is anticipated in late 2023.  Cell phone service is unavailable due to the topography of the parcel.

Location:  Augusta Lane is located approximately 9 miles from Sperryville near Nethers and roughly 1 mile to the entrance to the Old Rag Mountain in the Shenandoah National Park.  The property is 42 miles from Rt. 66 (Marshall exit 27) or 50 miles (Ft. Royal exit).  Approximately 85 miles from Washington, DC.  Travel time to downtown DC is 1 Hour 40 minutes (in low traffic situations).  Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to Dulles International Airport.  1 hour to Charlottesville.  15 minutes to Culpeper, 30 minutes to Warrenton, and 30 minutes to Front Royal.

Amenities:  Sperryville is home to Pen Druid Brew Pub, Headmasters Pub, Hopkins Ale Works, Francis Bar, Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen, the Corner Store, a gym, art galleries and shops, and the highly acclaimed The Three Blacksmiths restaurant.  “Little” Washington, the county seat of Rappahannock County is the home of The Inn at Little Washington, Foster-Harris House, Patty O’s, Ballards, and galleries and theater. Rappahannock County is a close-knit rural community with excellent theater, concerts, art galleries, wineries, restaurants, and the Shenandoah National Park.

MLS#  VARPxxxxxxx

Details

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
1.5

Land Area
24 acres

Year Built
1954