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Sold for $1,600,000
    • $1,600,000

    8028 Big Island Hwy, Bedford, VA 24523

    5beds
    8,836sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1999
    393.74 Acres Lot
    $1,619,800 Zestimate®
    $181/sqft
    $4,764 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,619,800

    $1.38M - $1.91M

    $4,764/mo

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    What's special

    Tranquil pondInterior lap poolStone wood-burning fireplaceMain residenceFinished garageChicken mansionDiverse landscape
    Rare opportunity to own an idyllic 394-acre country estate at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, centrally located between Roanoke and Lynchburg. Live and work on a prominent rural treat with a diverse landscape filled with forests, fields, springs, streams, and a tranquil pond--creating a sanctuary for abundant wildlife and plant habitats. A main residence (built in 1999) with an attached apartment and fully equipped guest house (1940) totaling nearly 9,000 finished square feet provides the opportunity to operate a B&B, recreational retreat, or multi-generational space for all. Featuring a pool, spa, sauna, gardens, gazebo, greenhouse and "chicken mansion," you can spend your days immersed in the beauty of historic central Virginia. Two oversized barns provide ample space for horses, equipment, and storage, making this an equestrian’s dream. The main home is the heart of the property with its full, enclosed wrap-around porch, stone wood-burning fireplace, and custom kitchen accented by brand new maple floors. Additional luxuries include an interior lap pool, sauna, finished garage, and two primary suites, offering every comfort for the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. Cherished by the same owner for 30 years, this property is now ready for its next chapter. Bring your vision and make this one-of-a-kind property your own!

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    Listed by:

    Cabell Childress (804)340-7000,

    Long & Foster REALTORS,

    Josh Burnett 804-944-8656,

    Long & Foster REALTORS

    Bought with:

    NON MLS USER MLS

    NON MLS OFFICE

    Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2520142MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 8
    • Full bathrooms: 7
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Other
    • Description: Tub & Shower
    • Level: First
    Other
    • Description: Tub & Shower
    • Level: Second
    Half bath
    • Level: First
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump, Propane, Zoned
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
    • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
    Features
    • Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Bay Window, Ceiling Fan(s), French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Fireplace, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Track Lighting, Cable TV, Walk-In Closet(s), Greenhouse Window
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Windows: Screens
    • Basement: Crawl Space,Full
    • Attic: Pull Down Stairs
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 8,836 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 7,465
    • Finished area below ground: 1,371

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Direct Access, Driveway, Detached, Finished Garage, Garage, Paved, Two Spaces, Unpaved
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Balcony, Enclosed, Deck, Porch
    • Exterior features: Deck, Hot Tub/Spa, Out Building(s), Porch, Paved Driveway, Unpaved Driveway
    • Pool features: Indoor, In Ground, Lap, Pool, Pool/Spa Combo
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Sauna
    • Fencing: Partial
    • Waterfront features: Pond
    Lot
    • Size: 393.74 Acres
    Details
    • Additional structures: Garage(s), Greenhouse, Storage, Utility Building(s), Well House, Barn(s), Garage Apartment, Gazebo, Outbuilding, Pool House, Stable(s)
    • Parcel number: 5703600
    • Horses can be raised: Yes
    • Horse amenities: Horses Allowed

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Craftsman,Ranch,Two Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Cedar, Drywall, Shake Siding, Stone, Wood Siding
    • Roof: Asphalt,Slate
    Condition
    • Resale
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1999

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: None
    Location
    • Region: Bedford

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $181/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,952,200
    • Annual tax amount: $8,004
    • Date on market: 10/13/2025
    • Ownership: Individuals
    • Ownership type: Sole Proprietor

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/9/2026Sold$1,600,000+3.2%$181/sqft
    Source: CVRMLS #2520142 Report a problem
    12/1/2025Pending sale$1,550,000$175/sqft
    Source: CVRMLS #2520142 Report a problem
    10/30/2025Price change$1,550,000-20.5%$175/sqft
    Source: CVRMLS #2520142 Report a problem
    9/29/2025Price change$1,950,000-11.4%$221/sqft
    Source: CVRMLS #2520142 Report a problem
    8/21/2025Listed for sale$2,200,000-22.8%$249/sqft
    Source: CVRMLS #2520142 Report a problem
    9/28/2024Listing removed$2,850,000$323/sqft
    Source: RVAR #900338 Report a problem
    9/21/2023Price change$2,850,000-12.3%$323/sqft
    Source: RVAR #900338 Report a problem
    8/1/2023Listed for sale$3,250,000$368/sqft
    Source: RVAR #900338 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $1,952,200
    2024$8,004 -17.2%$1,952,200 -48.8%
    2023$9,664 -4.2%$3,815,000 +9.8%
    2022$10,085 -42%$3,474,900
    2021$17,375 $3,474,900
    2020$17,375 -3.8%$3,474,900
    2019$18,069 +3.3%$3,474,900 +86.8%
    2018$17,495 +80.8%$1,860,400
    2017$9,674 $1,860,400
    2016$9,674 $1,860,400
    2015$9,674 $1,860,400
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 24523

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Big Island
    • Middle: Liberty
    • High: Liberty

    Source: CVRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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