The Cabin on Moon Road

Many people dream of the perfect little cabin in the woods, but few get the chance to own one of their own.   Even harder to find is one near the most sought-after hiking and recreation area in the mid-Atlantic, and even harder still is to find a cabin with privacy, fantastic river frontage, gorgeous mountain views, and world class restaurants and hiking just steps from the front door.   The Cabin on Moon Road is just such a rare find – a well maintained and cozy cabin with space to while away the weekend in a hammock staring at the mountains, spending a pleasant few hours digging in the garden, or enjoying a glass of wine in your own private river frontage after a day’s hiking in the nearby Shenandoah National Park.

Residence

While the cabin has a distinct 1970’s vibe, it’s thoroughly up-to-date in every other way.  The warm earthy tones of the knotty pine interiors and the woodstove make it a cozy retreat in the fall and winter, and the large windows and sliding doors opening to the wrap-around deck, make it a wonderful indoor-outdoor living space in during warmer months.   The cabin is an ideal space for a couple by themselves, a couple with small children, or a group of friends on a weekend retreat.  Two bedrooms and a loft offer several sleeping arrangements.

• Great Room(23 x 22) – This large somewhat octagonal room with knotty pine paneling and pine floors features large sliding doors and numerous windows of the property beyond.  A spiral staircase wraps around the woodstove flue and leads to a small loft. There are built in book cases and generous space for a dining table and chairs.
• Kitchen – part of the great room and features maple cabinetry, a large island with seating, an electric range, dishwasher, and Fridge/Freezer.
• Hallway –  Slate flooring and front and back doors, access to great room, and steps to the bedrooms and bath.
• Laundry –  Large closet with full sized washer and dryer.
• Small Bedroom (12 x 9) –  Cozy room with exposed beams, pine floors, bay window and closet.
• Hall Bath (12.5 x 7) –  Large vanity, stone tiled floors and shower/tub combo.
• Large Bedroom (14 x 11) –  Large bedroom with double closets, pine floors and exposed beams.
• Wrap-around Porch –  large porch that wraps around Great Room with large dining area at the back of the house with steps down to the lawn.

Residence Photos

Grounds

Surrounding the cabin are lovely lawns filled with specimen trees and shrubs, including hydrangea, buddleia, dogwoods, and crape myrtles.  In addition to the landscaping, there is a fenced area for a vegetable garden, and restful places for swings and hammocks to take in the mountain views.  Outbuildings include a small shed and covered wood rack.  Woodlands surround the lawns on all four sides for complete privacy.  A fenced car park has space for up to six vehicles.  In addition to the beautiful mountain views, there is a woodland path through the lower portion of the property that leads to wonderful river frontage on the Hughes River with several potential swimming holes.  The Hughes is a beautifully clear rocky river that is stocked with trout and native fish species.

Grounds Photographs

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  Cardinal flower blooming on the Hughes River
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  The Hughes is a noted trout stream
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  Private frontage on the Hughes River
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  Frontage on the Hughes River
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  Hughes River
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  Specimen Trees planted around the cabin
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  Perfect place for a tree swing
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  Plantings around the cabin
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  Cabin view
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  Lawn to river trail
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  Lawn
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  View of Cabin from lawn
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  View of Old Rag from Lawn
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  Dogwoods on Lawn
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  Lawn
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  Terraced planintgs
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  Outdoor relaxing
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  Outdoor Relaxing
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  Mountains hiding behind plantings
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  Lawn
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  Garden Shed
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  Covered wood stack
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  Fencing around parking court
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  Front Steps
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  Trail to River
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  Woodlands above the river
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  Lawn
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  View of cabin from river trail
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  Cabin Entrance
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  Cabin in Springtime
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  Lawn in Springtime

Other

Telecom:  Broadband internet is provided by Excede satellite service, and television service is also available via satellite.  Cell phone service is unavailable due to the topography of the parcel.

Location:  The Cabin is located approximately 9 miles from Sperryville near Nethers and roughly 1/4 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, Tula’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#  VARP107566

Details

Bedrooms
2

Bathroom
1

Property Size
5 acres