Description
The Shenandoah Overlook was designed with family fun and relaxation in mind. A charming amalgam of historic log cabins, Shenandoah Overlook is the perfect weekend escape for a couple or young family looking to explore the river, woods, and mountains, or spend a quiet afternoon reading a book on the back porch admiring the view.
All three cabins were built in the 19th century on land in what is now the Shenandoah National Park. They were moved to their currently location in the 20th century and then fully renovated/updated recently in the 21st century.
If you’re looking for a turn-key property with everything where it should be and easily at hand, this is the place. The perfect mixture of nature and comfort in the most private of settings.
Residences
The artfully restored main cabin features indoor entertaining spaces that blend seamlessly with outdoor living areas. This comfortable home has plenty of space to unwind, enjoy the view, and even get a little work done in the library.
Main Cabin
Main Floor
- Living Room (16 x 14) – Front door to open living room with wood-burning stone fireplace, wide plank reclaimed oak floors, and white-washed log walls.
- Library (16 x 14) – Oak floors, built in bookcases and window seat. High cathedral ceiling. Easily converted to a ground floor master bedroom.
- Music Room (23 x 8) – Oak flooring and bank of windows overlooking the Shenandoah River.
- Dining Room (13 x 11) – oak flooring, access via library ladder to cozy loft space, sliding doors to back porch.
- Kitchen (9 x 12) – Custom cabinetry with soapstone counters, farm sink, and built in shelving.
- Laundry Room (9 x 7) – Vinyl flooring, washer/dryer with soapstone counters.
- Utility Room (7 x 7) – Built in storage shelving, furnace and hot water heater.
- Full Bath – (16.1 x 18.7) – Vinyl flooring, large shower stall, double vanity with soapstone counters.
Upper Level
- Master Bedroom (15 x 12) – Oak floors, stone fireplace, exposed beams, and white washed log walls.
- Middle Bedroom (12 x 9) – Oak floors, exposed beams and white-washed log walls.
- Hall Bath (8 x 7) – Full bath with tub/shower under the eaves
- Back Bedroom (10 x 12) – Oak Floors, exposed beams.
Guest Cabin
This smaller log cabin, a privacy enhancing distance from the main house, has everything a guest needs including:
- Front Porch (16 x 6) – Roofed porch in front of cabin.
- Living Room (14 x 16) – Stone wood-burning fireplace. Pine floors, white-washed log walls
- Kitchen (9 x 6) – small area with fridge and microwave and kitchen sink.
- Bath (6 x 6) – Small shower stall and water closet.
- Upstairs Bedroom (15 x 13) – Pine floors and eaves ceiling.
- Outdoor Pergola – Covered space with table and chairs.
Small Cabin
This one room space has white washed log walls, a mini-split for heating and cooling, and front and back entrance and a high cathedral ceiling with exposed beams. The perfect gym or yoga studio, but also easily converted into a studio bedroom unit as well.
Residence Photos – Main House
House at Dusk
- House at Dusk
Residence Photos – Guest Cabins
Guest Cabins
Outbuildings and Features
Surrounding the cabins are other small log buildings to aid in storage and provide additional charm to the setting. These include:
- Fire Pit – A metal lined stone faced fire pit near the two guest cabins.
- Bank Barn – A restored log cabin with lots of storage space on two levels. Ideal for small livestock or storing items safely in an enclosed space.
- Cabin Shed – This small log cabin is a place for all pool equipment and lawn furniture tidily stored away.
- Pool – An inviting gunite lined saltwater pool with flagstone coping just steps away from the house. Automatic pool cover.
Outbuilding Photos
Log Cabin Sheds
Grounds
The ultimate in privacy, Shenandoah Overlook is accessed by a long private right of way that opens up to a gentle ridge above the river. Located along this ridge are the three cabins and outbuildings surrounded by lawns and landscaping and then woodlands beyond. At strategic points in the forest, viewsheds have been opened up to provide stunning views of the river and the Blue Ridge and Massanutten mountains. Expertly landscaped lawns and garden areas around each cabin provides outdoor living and playing space for your family, while providing four season garden interest as well.
More of the forested land could be cleared if desired, without compromising privacy. There are three marked trails that meander through the woodlands.
Grounds Photographs
Other
Telecom: Starlink Internet is available at this location as well as T-Mobile broadband. Cell phone service is available from all three major carriers.
Location: Shenandoah Overlook is located approximately 5 miles from downtown Luray and 18 miles from Front Royal. Approximately 80 miles from Washington, DC. Travel time to downtown DC is a breezy 80 minutes via I-66 to Rt. 340. Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes to Dulles International Airport. 20 minutes to Harrisonburg.
Amenities: Luray is home to restaurants and boutiques, and the famous Luray Caverns. Further afield is Harrisonburg with more shopping and James Madison University. The Shenandoah National Park is minutes away and the Shenandoah River is literally at your back door.
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5.73 acres
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Address
- Address 4439 Old Forge
- City Luray
- State/county Page
- Zip/Postal Code 22835
Floor Plans
Main Cabin Main Floor
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Main Cabin Upper Level
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Guest Cabin
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