Historic House Listings

Talk Amongst Yourselves! On 217 acres in Virginia. $800,000

January 27, 2026

Talk amongst yourselves! I had high hopes for this listing! The red of the house, the setting, the acreage, I got excited to look inside. The first few interior pictures had me excited…..then I started looking closer. I understand the price is about the acreage, but geeze, that acreage sure is having to do a lot of the heavy lifting. Random rope beside chimney, exposed wiring, exposed insulation and an outhouse. But the real clincher for me is that loft seating area way up high in the ceiling. That railing is low, it’s so close to the edge, it’s terrifying. Even the tree columns out front are throwing me off. I guess this is a good hunt camp. Curious about getting it financed. It was built in 1954. It is located on 217.54 acres in West Augusta, Virginia. Three bedrooms, ZERO bathrooms and 2,048 square feet. $800,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Summer Retreat or Hunter’s Paradise. This rustic, spring-fed cabin with 3 bedrooms, great room, kitchen, loft, and shower room is situated on 217.54 wooded acres in West Augusta. The two-story stone fireplace and woodstove will keep you cozy on cool nights. Listen to the crickets and frogs by the pond on lazy summer days. Whether it’s rest or recreation you are seeking, you’ll find it here! No septic, outhouse provided. Two known springs on the property, mountain trails already in place!

 

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