Southern Albemarle County, Virginia, 1843 farmhouse, restored and modernized, comfortably expanded, with spectacular views of the James River Valley at Howardsville and beyond to the far horizon of Willis Mountain 30 miles away. Peaceful and serene southern exposure with amazing light, Mount Alto House is an extraordinary primary home for gardeners, homesteaders, viniculturists, food foresters, farm scientists, learning families, creatives, and all manners of nature lovers. It's also a perfect retreat, getaway, 2nd home or investment opportunity with short term (30+ days) rental potential. House features veneer plaster throughout, rustic old growth pine trims in select rooms, and old growth pine floors and revealed architectural features in original early (1843) balloon frame structure. Remote workers dream: CenturyLink GIGABIT OPTICAL FIBER INTERNET feeds internal ethernet backbone and mesh WIFI network. EASY ACCESS from 29 South. 20 min. to charming Scottsville; 30 min. to Charlottesville/I-64 exit; 30 min. to Nelson Co.'s 151 Brew Trail; 2 miles to the James River; 1 mile to Rockfish River. Short drive to hiking, mountain biking, tubing, kayaking/canoeing, fishing, plus wineries, breweries and restaurants! Also: - Encouraging of Buyer’s Agents. 3%. The seller has a seasoned real estate professional to aid, represent seller in negotiations. Glad to suggest quality area representatives to potential buyers in addition to Zillow’s recommendations. - Please see listing provided by owner under local legal protections on Zillow page. Many additional photographs (including ALT descriptions) and the history of the house, details about the area, its communities, land stewardship, wildlife, local food, weather etc. - Please see the virtual tour under Facts and features: Interior details: Virtual tour. Errata: - Yancey Elementary School is now a community center with public internet, community gardens, vaccine days, educational expos, etc. Elementary school aged students attend Scottsville Elementary. - 0/10 on Biking and Walking? Um, that’s just not right. Many cyclists enjoy the local terrain and landscape of the area. Hop on your bike. Enjoy. How about a day ride to Yogaville? Walking? Seriously? 0/10? Walk a mile north to the Rockfish River. Fish. Go for a swim. Continue along the Rockfish to Schuyler, 4 miles from Mount Alto House. Walk two miles to Howardsville. Walk down Mount Alto Road for more delicious views. Meet your neighbors. Are you friendly? Of course you are. There are multiple thousands of acres of local forest, ridges, hollows and open fields accessible to friendly neighbors.
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