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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,321 sqft
Price per Sqft $624
Subdivision Lincoln
MLS Listing ID VALO2126306
Style Colonial,Manor
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 6,321
Year Built 1835
Available Date 2026-06-01
Annual Tax Amount $8,556
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 49.800 Acres
Acres 49.8
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
This remarkable estate tells a story nearly two centuries in the making.
Dating to approximately 1830, the main residence stands as a living piece of Virginia's heritage—gracefully preserved and thoughtfully partially renovated in 2026 to honor its historic character while enhancing comfort for modern living. With six bedrooms, three full baths, and two half baths, the home offers both scale and intimacy. Set within a natural hollow and embraced by rolling hills and mature trees, the residence enjoys a rare sense of shelter and serenity—protected from the outside world, yet open to the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Here, sunlight filters softly through the canopy, and every season unfolds like a painting beyond your windows. Wide-plank floors, period details, and timeworn textures echo its past, while carefully updated spaces provide ease for today's lifestyle. Each room feels deeply connected to the land, offering peaceful, private views in every direction.
The story extends well beyond the main home.
Across the property, a beautifully reimagined carriage house, fully renovated in 2026, offers two bedrooms and one bath—perfect for guests, extended stays, or income potential. A second residence, a charming colonial-style home with three bedrooms and two baths, adds further flexibility for multi-generational living or rental opportunities.
The land itself invites possibility. Two barns—one large and one medium-sized—stand ready for equestrian use, storage, or creative adaptation. A picturesque pond reflects the surrounding greenery, while a swimming pool provides a tranquil setting for relaxation and entertaining during warmer months.
And everywhere you look, there is history.
During the Civil War, the property served as a vital local supply post—its grounds quietly witnessing a defining chapter in the nation's past. In later years, a noted National Geographic cartographer called this land home, drawn by its perspective and natural beauty. Even earlier, a natural water spring on the property served as an important watering site for the nearby village of Lincoln, making this land a place of gathering and sustenance for the community.
Even the trees here tell a story. Identified by a local arborist, the property is home to several rare and noteworthy tree specimens, adding both distinction and natural significance to the landscape.
Today, 37961 Forest Mills Road offers a rare blend of heritage and opportunity. The estate supports a range of uses, including private residential living, income-producing rentals with two additional homes, or hospitality ventures such as a bed and breakfast, vacation rental, or wedding and event venue. All of this is protected within a conservation easement, preserving the land's beauty and ensuring its legacy endures.
Here, life unfolds differently. Mornings begin with mist rising through the hollow, afternoons stretch across open fields and shaded paths, and evenings settle gently beneath a canopy of stars. It is a place of quiet refuge, rich history, and endless potential.
More than an address, this is a legacy—
a story rooted in the land, waiting for its next chapter to be written.
Location
State VA
County Loudoun
Zoning AR1
Direction North
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Double/Dual Staircase, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
Hot Water Electric
Cooling Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring Hardwood, Stone
Fireplaces Number 7
Fireplaces Type Brick
Equipment Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Range Hood, Washer - Front Loading, Refrigerator, Microwave
Fireplace Y
Window Features Screens,Storm,Double Pane,Double Hung
Appliance Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Range Hood, Washer - Front Loading, Refrigerator, Microwave
Heat Source Oil, Electric
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s), Brick, Porch(es), Terrace
Fence Board, Wire
Utilities Available Electric Available, Phone Available, Propane
Water Access N
View Creek/Stream, Garden/Lawn, Panoramic, Pasture, Pond, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods, Water
Roof Type Metal
Street Surface Gravel,Paved
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s), Brick, Porch(es), Terrace
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Landscaping, Open, Stream/Creek, Other, Pond, Private, Road Frontage
Story 4
Foundation Stone, Other, Brick/Mortar
Above Ground Finished SqFt 6321
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Spring
Architectural Style Colonial, Manor
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,Brick
New Construction N
Schools
High Schools Loudoun Valley
School District Loudoun County Public Schools
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 457384879000
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 6321
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, Farm Credit Service, FHA, Other
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, Farm Credit Service, FHA, Other
Financing Cash,Conventional,Farm Credit Service,FHA,Other
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions
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