Description
Unique opportunity to own the gateway to Clarke County where Loudoun, Clarke and Fauquier unite! Renovated, historic building on 1.63 acres at the summit of The Ashby Gap above Paris, Virginia. The property has extensive road frontage on John S. Mosby Highway (U.S. Route 50) and Blue Ridge Mountain Road/Mt. Weather Road (State Route 601). This spot enjoys far reaching views. The property is situated amid a variety of protected, conserved lands. Piedmont Environmental Council and Virginia Outdoors Foundation easements protect over 2,000 acres in the area. Lands of the United States of America are across the road and an Appalachian Trail embarkation and parking area is nearby. The Shenandoah River is just down the hill. Sky Meadows State Park, a gift of Paul Mellon, with its 1800 acres, and the G. Richard Thompson State Wildlife Management Area, consisting of 4,000 acres, are nearby neighbors. This unique parcel has been in one ownership for three quarters of a century. The offering includes the vintage Old Motel building which was renovated in 2021-2022. Once a 1950s motor court motel, the restored main building could be 3 bedrooms or meeting room/offices and two large main rooms paneled with reclaimed oak boards and original pine paneling from the period. There is a new bathroom with shower, washer and dryer hook up and wet bar area with sink. New 440 foot deep well drilled 2020, New HVAC and New 3 bedroom septic. Zoned FOC (Forestal -Open Space Conservation District). Bring your ideas and make this your personal treasure.
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3BEDS
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1.63ACRES
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1BATHS
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01/2 BATHS
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1,360SQFT
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$368$/SQFT
Description
Unique opportunity to own the gateway to Clarke County where Loudoun, Clarke and Fauquier unite! Renovated, historic building on 1.63 acres at the summit of The Ashby Gap above Paris, Virginia. The property has extensive road frontage on John S. Mosby Highway (U.S. Route 50) and Blue Ridge Mountain Road/Mt. Weather Road (State Route 601). This spot enjoys far reaching views. The property is situated amid a variety of protected, conserved lands. Piedmont Environmental Council and Virginia Outdoors Foundation easements protect over 2,000 acres in the area. Lands of the United States of America are across the road and an Appalachian Trail embarkation and parking area is nearby. The Shenandoah River is just down the hill. Sky Meadows State Park, a gift of Paul Mellon, with its 1800 acres, and the G. Richard Thompson State Wildlife Management Area, consisting of 4,000 acres, are nearby neighbors. This unique parcel has been in one ownership for three quarters of a century. The offering includes the vintage Old Motel building which was renovated in 2021-2022. Once a 1950s motor court motel, the restored main building could be 3 bedrooms or meeting room/offices and two large main rooms paneled with reclaimed oak boards and original pine paneling from the period. There is a new bathroom with shower, washer and dryer hook up and wet bar area with sink. New 440 foot deep well drilled 2020, New HVAC and New 3 bedroom septic. Zoned FOC (Forestal -Open Space Conservation District). Bring your ideas and make this your personal treasure.
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