A modern mansion sits amid a 140-acre estate in prime Charlottesville, Virginia.
With a reputation for being the home of two early U.S. presidents, Charlottesville, Virginia is steeped in history. Yet only some things can be as old as they look. For example, a 140-acre luxury resort built in 2000 draws inspiration from historic estates while doubling down on modern luxury.
Eagle Crest, as it is called, is set among formal lawns, wooded fields and ponds. The property includes an early American-style main house, a guest house, a log cabin, two barns, as well as a 40-by-60-foot outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a 10-vehicle carriage house. It’s on the market for $11.5 million.
The complex, built in 2000, is inspired by historic estates while integrating a range … [+]
The estate has approximately 16,400 square feet of living space, including a seven-bedroom main house. Its brick facade with four white columns is an architectural nod to the past. “It definitely borrows from the Federal style architecture of Monticello and the neoclassical and Palladian style of Mount Vernon, among others,” says the listing agent. Fouad Talout of Long & Foster Real Estate.
Rooms with high ceilings and two-story windows give the house a feeling of expansion. Custom joinery and wooden moldings add an elegant touch. For example, the reception area’s large parallel staircases rise to the second level and meet on an interior balcony.
The property, called Eaglecrest, features park-like grounds with formal lawns and tree-filled fields. … [+]
Also on the main level is an octagon-shaped living room with 20-foot ceilings and French doors that open to the outdoors and take advantage of natural light. Further echoes of the past are found in the formal dining room, which features an American-themed mural flanked by short columns. A chef’s kitchen with cherry wood cabinets and granite countertops as well as a walk-in pantry are nearby.
Curved Palladian-style hallways surrounded by glass lead to rooms in opposite wings of the house, each with its own sunroom and garage. The master bedroom, also on the ground floor, contains a sitting area and an octagonal-shaped bathroom with vanities, walk-in closets and a separate shower and bathtub. Upstairs, an office area leads to an outdoor terrace with a view of the estate. The house also includes a wine wall and bar, a billiards area, a library, a games room, a fitness area and a sauna as well as storage rooms.
The estate offers approximately 16,400 square feet of living space.
For entertaining and overnight guests, living spaces are scattered throughout the property. The detached guest house has four bedrooms and a log cabin made of pine logs and stone has a loft bedroom and bathroom. Even the shed/garage has a bedroom for guests and an office above.
The grounds offer some distinctive touches, like a rustic wooden bridge, an elegant reflecting pool and a pavilion for potting plants or making floral arrangements. Five miles of paved roads and trails make it a good choice for horse lovers.
The pond on the ground.
Eaglecrest is about 15 miles from two presidential residences, Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s beloved, and James Monroe’s estate called Highland. Both are open to the public and share the history of their owners as well as the land’s ties to slavery. The University of Virginia is also nearby. It was founded by Jefferson and, along with Monticello, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
The complex is located at 621 Woodlands Road; it is 1 mile from the front door of the main house.
Eaglecrest is about 15 miles from two presidential residences, including Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.
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