189 PIEDMONT ORCHARD RD Linden, VA 22642
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,111 sqft
Price per Sqft $206
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID VAWR2014306
Style Cabin/Lodge
Bedrooms 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,111
Year Built 1850
Annual Tax Amount $417
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 3.530 Acres
Acres 3.53
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Step back in time with this charming piece of Virginia history, nestled on 3.5 acres in a peaceful hollow just 2.5 miles from I-66 — no winding mountain roads required. Originally built in the 1800s, this two-bedroom home was once part of the historic Piedmont Orchard, providing housing for the orchard's workers during its operation. That history tells you something: this land was chosen for good reason.
The original structure features what appears to be chestnut construction and an original stone chimney, with a more recent addition expanding the living space. If rehabbed, the home will require substantial work, but the history and character here is simply irreplaceable.
The property sits on a gentle south-facing slope, offering wonderful sun exposure and natural beauty year-round. A professionally installed 8-foot garden enclosure — fenced above and below grade — is already in place and ready for the next steward of this land. The garden area is already amended and was used recently for bio dynamic farming. A 2-bedroom septic system installed in 1986 is already in place, and the property currently draws water from an on-site cistern/spring. The exterior features stucco finish with a metal roof.
Nature truly abounds here. Native plants and wildflowers carpet the property, and wildlife is a constant companion. Bird lovers will be delighted — as of this listing, migrating warblers are actively making their presence known on the property, a testament to the rich natural habitat this land provides. For the person who lives for nature, this is your place.
Just a stone's throw from the Appalachian Trail — accessible via private property along Piedmont Orchard Road — this location puts you at the doorstep of some of Virginia's finest outdoor experiences. And when you're ready to venture out, you're perfectly positioned to enjoy everything the region has to offer: the charming shops and restaurants of Front Royal, world-class wineries and cideries, historic orchards, and the breathtaking countryside of Warren, Rappahannock, and Fauquier counties. This corner of Virginia truly has it all.
The home will require major rehabilitation or a full rebuild and is being sold strictly as-is. But the location, the history, the land, and the infrastructure head start make this a genuine opportunity for the right buyer with the vision to bring it back to life.
Prospective buyers, agents, and contractors must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement prior to accessing the property. Please contact the listing agent before scheduling. Property also listed as land. All inspections and studies at buyer's expense.
Location
State VA
County Warren
Zoning A
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Hot Water None
Heating Other
Cooling None
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Wood
Exterior
Water Access N
Roof Type Metal
Accessibility None
Garage N
Building
Story 2
Foundation Crawl Space
Above Ground Finished SqFt 1111
Sewer Septic Exists
Water Cistern
Architectural Style Cabin/Lodge
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Warren County Public Schools
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 32-55-A
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 1111
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions
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