Historic Mustoe House

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The oldest surviving structure in Bath County, Virginia, the Mustoe House was built in 1780 by the Mustoe family and was occupied by their descendants for more than 160 years. Over the years, it has been lovingly maintained and retains much of its original character as a Registered Virginia Historic Landmark. In 1999, two additional structures comprising galleries, showrooms and owners' quarters were added to the 1 acre site along with a perennial English garden which creates a courtyard surrounded on three sides by these structures. Until recently, the Mustoe House has operated as an antique store. Its A-2 zoning designation also allows for use as a general store, country store, nursery, green house, art gallery, bed & breakfast, lodge, resident office or private or two family residence.

THE ORIGINAL 1780 MUSTOE HOUSE

The original home built on this site in 1780 features a large front family room with stone fireplace, entry foyer, dining room, large kitchen with stone hearth fireplace and a full bath to the rear. Upstairs are four large rooms which could be used as bedrooms or showroom space. There are also two staircase passages that allow access directly from two of these rooms to the floor below. This portion of the complex contains approximately 1,532 square feet of finished space and features its own independent security system and central sound system linked to the other buildings.

1999 ADDITIONS - BARN AND GALLERY BUILDINGS

1999 BARN BUILDING: Across the garden courtyard from the 1780 building is the newly constructed (1999) barn style building which contains a finished first floor showroom/workshop with 5 overhead doors and a half bath. This 1,330 square foot space features slate flooring, designer track lighting, automatic garage door openers and is climate controlled by heat pump HVAC.

Upstairs is a sumptuous 1,330 square foot 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath apartment with a full kitchen and large living area. There are three decks that offer views of the surrounding mountains. With hardwood floors and custom touches throughout, this apartment is the perfect retreat for a new owner. Outstanding features include stainless steel appliances, designer lighting, custom hardwood built-ins, solid surface countertops, double bath vanities, oversized tile shower, claw-foot soaking tub and private entry.

1999 GALLERY BUILDING: The Gallery building is situated between the 1780 house and the newer Barn building with the perennial garden as the courtyard. This one-story structure, completed in 1999, contains more than 1,500 square feet of finished gallery space including a 23'X 31.5' main gallery/showroom and an adjoining 27'X 23' sectional gallery with partition walls throughout which create hundreds of feet of display wall space. There is also a smaller 6.5'X 23.5' rear gallery with a small private office. The slat-wall system throughout these spaces allows for total flexibility for displaying all manner of products, artwork, collections, etc. A supply of slat wall hangers and hooks are also included. The entire Gallery building features hardwood floors throughout, designer track lighting, sound and security systems.

The combined square footage of all three buildings is nearly 6,000 and includes 1 acre of land. The English Garden is comprised of over 70 well established Boxwoods and a wide variety of other perennial plantings. The Mustoe House buildings and grounds are available for immediate purchase and occupancy.

For a private tour of this exceptional, historic property, please contact SELBY SCHWEND at 540-292-2152 (Cell) at any time, 24/7.

PRICE: $489,500

Selby Schwend - Office (540) 839-3533 Ext 13 - Cell (540) 292-2152 or EMail - HERE