7353 John Marshall Highway The Plains, VA 20198

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BRING OFFERS - Springtime Reduced Price through May - Farmhouse with large commercial Garage Building Two story Farmhouse with great commuter location in hunt country, with 1890's stone foundation, remodeled 1980, well insulated, energy efficient, LP gas range, oven & furnace, 500 gallon LP Tank above-ground, central heating and air conditioning, well and septic, recently upgraded electric water heater, pressure tank & well pump, modern appliances, structured wiring upgrades, cctv & ethernet cabled, black/white checkered tile floor kitchen & carpeted upper/lower floors, efficient California style kitchen, stone patio and covered porch in front, sliding glass door walkout from kitchen to rear wood deck, gently rolling topography with plenty of open yard space surrounded by mature shade trees, garden and bonfire areas, detached three car, high-ceiling garage with steel siding, block & tile chimney & single, automated overhead door, on concrete slab with loft areas for plenty of storage space, various detached accessory buildings include a 10'x20' insulated, single story, 2-room chicken coop, garden shed on skids, and a partially constructed pole barn on brick pavers. This is a nice, humble home with thick, well-insulated walls and a large wood stove in kitchen area with new stainless steel UL listed ventilation system, keeps house very warm and energy efficient, Anderson brand double-hung windows throughout, ground floor office space in front of house overlooking stone patio and graveled driveway circle, with mature dogwood tree as centerpiece of circle. This cozy home has lots of charm in its own right! But, it's ready for sprucing up again, i.e. your choice of fresh paint and carpeting, some updating, a kitchen remodel and a little yardwork, maybe add another room and that wrap-around porch this 1800's home deserves... This lived-in country farm home is not exactly in perfect condition, yet, but it's a perfect handyman's home otherwise, especially for the right family, developer and/or investors. This has "next-level" dream home potential worth any effort. Separate driveway entrances from John Marshall Highway and Bunker Hill Road provide graveled passthrough access to the garage building (36x24 deep) with at least 9 outdoor parking spaces noted. Additional features include an existing Fauquier County "letter of pre-approval and site plan" permitting building a 2nd cottage/in-law guest house, private studio or home office on the eastern yard. NOTE: the property cannot be subdivided. Property has potential "home occupation permit" or "special-exception commercial uses" to include a home-based or small contractor's business. This improved, mature country home site is that elusive "diamond in the rough" with plenty of rural charm, character and potential to take to "next level" in a desireable Northern Fauquier neighborhood. Property includes above-ground 500-gal LP tank, new Washer/Dryer, woodstove and 4-Post Auto Lift. Camera and security systems that convey. Seller requests 30-60 day "limited lease back" of shop building and outdoor areas only by shop, to move farm equipment, livestock and personal items. House and surrounding area will be emptied and vacated prior to closing for Buyer to have immediate access. Bring offers. All personal items will be removed.