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Bath County's Ultimate Historic Estate -"THE YARD"
Hot Springs, Virginia

Bacova Properties is pleased to offer this fully restored and registered Virginia and National Historic Landmark just south of the incomparable Homestead resort in Hot Springs, Virginia.

Located on a 12.2 acre parcel, "The Yard" rests at the end of a winding hilltop drive just off Route 220 (the Sam Snead Hwy) and is within walking distance to the Homestead's indoor & outdoor pools, driving range, golf course, ski area, European Spa, tennis facilities, hiking & biking trails, Convention Center, equestrian facilities, resort shops, dining venues, movie theater, bowling lanes, Kid's Club, afternoon tea as well as shops and restaurants in downtown Hot Springs. Just a few minutes drive away are The Homestead's shooting club, two additional golf courses and the historic Jefferson Pools (warm mineral baths located in Warm Springs).

"The Yard" was built in 1925 (date embedded in stone chimney - see below) by the Ingalls family, owners of the Virginia Hot Springs Company which owned and managed The Homestead for over 100 years. Fay Ingalls, the son of M.E. Ingalls (who built The Homestead with J.P. Morgan and others before the turn of the 20th century) built "The Yard" to serve as his family's primary residence. Designed by the team of C.W. Short, Jr. and Stanley Matthews of Cincinnati, Ohio, its architecture has been called Normanesque with Tudor influences; but the English lineage is unmistakable with three wings built around a protected central courtyard. Through the main gates of the courtyard, the Ingalls and their guests would assemble with horses and hounds for morning fox hunts. The property is comprised of about 50% open pasture (perfect for horses) with the remainder in dense forest cover.

With over 11,440 square feet of finished living area, the home is comprised of three wings each with two levels, all connected via hallways. The east or front wing contains the primary entertainment areas on the first floor with the major sleeping rooms including the master on the second. In the south wing, the majority of the guest accommodations can be found on the first and second floors while the north wing is considered to be the service wing. This is where the kitchen, pantries and dining spaces are located on the first floor with service rooms and smaller bedroom spaces on the second level. The attic space which extends over all three wings is heated, ventilated and provides extensive space for additional storage. The total room count includes 8 large bedroom suites, 5 smaller bedrooms, 10 full baths, three half baths, inviting foyer, formal living room, library, formal dining, family room, media room, exercise room, utility room, eat-in kitchen and butler's pantry. There are 3 interior stairwells between the first and second floors (a primary and 2 secondary), an exterior stairwell in the courtyard and a 2-car attached garage.

"THE YARD" INTERIORS - ONE WING AT A TIME

THE EAST WING - FIRST FLOOR

ENTRY FOYER

The Entry Foyer with Main Chestnut Staircase, Built-in Bench and Hexagonal Stone Floor

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LIVING ROOM

1,200 sq. ft. Living Room with Inglenook Fireplace and Stone Bench Seats. Ceiling Beams are Hand-hewn Wormy Chestnut and the floors are Oak.

Central Stone Fireplace (left), South end of Living Room Game Area (center) with Corner Fireplace (right)

LIBRARY

The 600+ sq. ft. two tiered Library features bookshelves on 3 sides and a wood burning fireplace with limestone surround on the north end. Stair railings and balusters are crafted from decorative wrought-iron. Bookcases, built-ins and recesses are constructed from solid Wormy Chestnut. The display cases on the southern end feature leaded glass door fronts. Floors in the Library are Oak.

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WINE CELLAR

Located behind a hidden door in the library are steps leading down to a 600 bottle subterranean, naturally cooled, wine cellar.
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THE EAST WING - SECOND FLOOR
Chestnut flooring throughout

MASTER SUITE
The master suite in the east wing features extensive windows, a gas fireplace and its own full en-suite bathroom.

MASTER BATH
Separate tub and shower, lots of storage, private water closet

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GUEST BEDROOM 1 (EAST WING)
Corner room featuring its own gas fireplace, private full bath with soaking tub, separate shower and private water closet.

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GUEST BEDROOM 2 (EAST WING)
Located between the master and guest room 1 above, this bedroom also has its own private bath with oversized tub/shower and water closet.

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SOUTH WING
The south wing offers 5 guest bedrooms as well as Media, Exercise and Office rooms on its first and second floors. It is connected to the east wing by hallways that run on each floor.

SOUTH WING - FIRST FLOOR
From front to back

First floor south wing hallway                                                         Media Room


           Exercise room with half bath                                 Guest Bedroom 1 (South Wing)

          Shared Bath                         Guest Bedroom 2 (South Wing)                     Stairwell to 2nd floor
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SOUTH WING - SECOND FLOOR
From the rear

Rear guest bedroom 3 (south wing) with private bath

Guest bedroom 4 (south wing) with private bath (tub/shower)

Guest bedroom 5 (south wing) with private bath (shower)

Office with gas fireplace

NORTH WING FIRST FLOOR
The north wing or "service" wing contains the dining, kitchen, butler's pantry, storage and utility areas on the first floor and the smaller bedrooms, originally set up for the service staff, on the second floor.

FORMAL DINING

The formal dining room measures 25' long by 21' wide and features a wood-burning fireplace at one end with French doors flanked by built-in china hutches at the other end. All wood paneling, flooring, ceiling and beamwork are crafted in Wormy Chestnut. The room is just off the entry foyer and connects to the kitchen via a spacious Butler's Pantry

BUTLER'S PANTRY

Butler's Pantry with glass-front upper cabinets, honed granite countertops, original wood drain boards at the prep sink, built-in ice-maker, wine cooler and custom painted original wood floors.

KITCHEN
The kitchen area measures approximately 19' by 14' and features a farmhouse sink with dishwashers on either side, trash compactor and generous storage above and below the honed granite countertop. There are also 2 warming drawers and built-in microwave oven. A center service island with butcher block top and vegetable sink are surrounded by commercial quality Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances.

Wolf Gas Range (above left) with four burners, center griddle, indoor grill and double convection ovens.

Separate Sub-Zero Refrigerator and Freezer on far wall. Additional Pantry Storage off Kitchen (above right)

FAMILY ROOM

The former staff dining room (above) has been converted to a family room just off the kitchen.

UTILITY ROOM

The utility room features two sets of washers and dryers, large utility sink and its own full bath.

NORTH WING SECOND FLOOR
From the Rear

At the top of the rear stairs, three bedrooms have been combined to create a private bedroom suite with its own full bath featuring a claw foot tub and separate shower. See photos above and below.

There are 4 additional smaller bedrooms located on either side of the North Wing Second Floor that once served as living quarters for the service staff. All share a full bath at the west end of the hallway. In addition, there is a large sewing and crafts room with abundant storage closets at the east end of the hall.

Typical smaller north wing bedrooms (above and below left). Full bath at end of hall.

Above far right is the "service call box" that allowed the service staff to see where assistance was requested in other areas of the home.
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ATTIC
The unfinished attic can be accessed from both the south wing and north wing second floors. It is a huge, fully floored space that occupies the same footprint as each of the three wings, all connecting. It has been completely insulated (Icynene Foam) and features thermostatically controlled heat and fresh air circulation.

Typical access stairway (left), north wing attic (center) east or front wing (right)

South wing attic (left), thermostatically controlled heaters (right)
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KENNEL BUILDING
Just a short stroll down the back drive from the main house is the kennel building which once housed the Ingalls prized fox hounds. It remains un-restored but there are architectural plans completed to convert this space to a guest cottage. Power and water serve this outbuilding.

This building has its own stone fireplace!

OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF "THE YARD"
•11,440 Square feet total finished space
•8 Large bedroom suites, 5 smaller bedrooms
•10 Full and 3 half baths
•12.2 Acres in Hot Springs
•Deeded perpetual Homestead water at no charge
•Fire hydrants at key points around the house
•Valet shed near front door at drive
•Garden shed at rear
•Shared ownership of upper horse-barn at southwestern fenceline
•Secluded and private but within walking distance to Homestead & Hot Springs
•Convenient to Community Hospital

2006 RENOVATION IMPROVEMENTS
•Pre-wired and ducted for 2nd floor AC system if desired
•Total house security system, motion and magnetic sensors
•Pre-wired for Satellite TV and DSL Internet with wireless throughout
•Touch screen music system control with speakers in all main rooms with 3 separate zones
•Primary entry doors video monitored via touch screen
•Commercial quality Sub-Zero and Wolf kitchen appliances
•Home totally rewired with new breaker system and 400 amp service
•Totally insulated using Icynene Foam in all exterior walls and attic roof
•Original leaded windows restored with new removable, energy efficient, magnetic, interior storm windows and screens
•All doors and windows refitted and re-hung
•Every paintable surface repainted
•All wood floors refinished and sealed with 3 coats of Polyurethane
•New, energy efficient, primary and backup oil fired furnaces for radiant heat
•All new copper gutters
•All chimneys and stone walls re-pointed where needed
•Herb garden added at rear entry
•Lighting added on main driveway and parking area
•Driveway and parking areas re-surfaced
•Insulation added to all heating pipes in basement and crawlspace
•Five new hot water heaters installed with on/off switches in corresponding baths

SEASONAL BEAUTY AT "THE YARD"

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"The Yard"...a rare and unique offering in an exceptional location.

PRICE: $2,495,000

The purchaser of this home may apply for membership in The Homestead Golf and Tennis Club.
Contact: Selby Schwend at Cell (540)292-2152 or Office (540)839-3533
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