In the heart of award-winning Veritas Vineyards in coveted Afton wine country, Saddleback Sanctuary is sure to impress. A stunning contemporary designed by renowned architect, Hugh Newell Jacobsen, it stands as a sentinel of the Rockfish Valley. Light pours in through three stories of glass showing off astounding mountain, valley & vineyard views. Step in to main living level with open plan connecting great room, dining & kitchen, all appointed with upscale features and finishes. Great room w/ fireplace & soaring cathedral ceiling opens through glass doors to an upper patio with room for dining & relaxing while taking in the views. Even the stairwell is a work of art, leading down to the mid-level which has a home office w/ fireplace, guest quarters and luxury Owner’s Suite w/ fireplace and lavish bath. Find a surprise on the terrace level with an indoor, heated lap pool, a guest bedroom w/ ensuite bath and access to fabulous patio & outdoor kitchen. The home is an entertainer's delight! Owners made meticulous improvements, converting the property to a successful vacation-rental w/ excellent revenue forecasts: see link! Turnkey, conveys furnished. Close to popular Nelson151 amenities!
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$2,495,000
291 Saddleback Farm, Afton, VA 22920
3beds
4,335sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
5.6 Acres Lot
$2,567,200 Zestimate®
$576/sqft
$3,225 Estimated rent
Home value
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Contemporary designIndoor heated lap poolUpscale features and finishesSoaring cathedral ceiling
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Listed by:
SUSAN RERES 434-953-5552,
HOWARD HANNA ROY WHEELER REALTY CO.- CHARLOTTESVILLE
Bought with:
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Source: CAAR,MLS#: 663915
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: Third
Foyer
- Level: Third
Great room
- Level: Third
Kitchen
- Level: Third
Office
- Level: Second
Recreation
- Level: First
Heating
- Active Solar, Central, Multi-Fuel
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Double Vanity, Skylights, Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Home Office, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Stone
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Multiple, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,419
- Total interior livable area: 4,335 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,628
- Finished area below ground: 707
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Pool, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Rural
Lot
- Size: 5.60 Acres
- Features: Garden, Landscaped, Private, Secluded, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 3A154
- Zoning description: R Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Glass, Stick Built
- Foundation: Block, Slab
- Roof: Metal,Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1983
Details
- Builder name: HUGH NEWELL JACOBSEN
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Other
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s), Surveillance System
Location
- Region: Afton
- Subdivision: NONE
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2025 | Sold | $2,495,000-3.1%$576/sqft |
Source:  CAAR #663915 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Pending sale | $2,575,000$594/sqft |
Source: CAAR #663915 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,575,000+15.1%$594/sqft |
Source: CAAR #663915 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2024 | Sold | $2,236,600-10.5%$516/sqft |
Source: CAAR #648851 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2024 | Pending sale | $2,500,000$577/sqft |
Source: CAAR #648851 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000+152.5%$577/sqft |
Source: CAAR #648851 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2011 | Sold | $990,000$228/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,440 | $1,079,200 -5.7% |
| 2023 | $7,440 | $1,144,600 |
| 2022 | $7,440 +13.2% | $1,144,600 +25.4% |
| 2021 | $6,574 | $913,100 |
| 2020 | $6,574 | $913,100 |
| 2019 | $6,574 | $913,100 |
| 2018 | -- | $913,100 +2.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $891,900 |
| 2016 | $6,422 | $891,900 |
| 2015 | $6,422 | $891,900 |
| 2014 | $6,422 | $891,900 -2.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $917,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $917,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $917,400 |
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Neighborhood: 22920
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Rockfish River Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.1 mi
- 7/10Nelson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 20 mi
- 4/10Nelson County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 20.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rockfish
- Middle: Nelson
- High: Nelson
Source: CAAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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