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Charles Town,WV 25414
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,596 sqft
Price per Sqft $312
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID WVJF2013046
Style Georgian
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 5,596
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1785
Annual Tax Amount $2,990
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 29.000 Acres
Acres 29.0
Property Description
This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of early American history. “Piedmont” has been documented numerous times by historians as the most exquisite example of Georgian architecture in West Virginia. Sitting upon 32 serene acres just 2 miles from downtown Charles Town and 68 miles from Washington, D.C. Set back a ¼ mile off the main road, privacy is paramount, as the residence sits amidst ample woods, farmland, and rolling hills.
The white stone house was built by Robert Worthington, of England, in 1735. This rustic portion of the home has an updated kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom suite with private entrance as well as direct access to the main house. The adjoined brick mansion was later built by Dr. John Briscoe in 1785. The home remained in the Briscoe family for centuries before being passed on to few other caretakers, including the late Jim Lehrer of PBS.
Thoughtful improvements have been made over the years to blend historical significance with modern comforts. There is central heating and cooling throughout, granite kitchen countertops, updated bathrooms, newly finished 3rd floor with library, marbled floor wine cellar, fenced vegetable and herb garden, and a full tennis court, to boot. There are multiple out-buildings including a large barn, detached two-car garage, smoke house, pump house, and remnants of a secondary house far back on the property.
From the wallpaper room with the earliest wallpaper in America to the master bath suite with copper soaking tub and fireplace, each room is a unique experience to be had. The main floor features an expansive central hall with 18’ ceilings, an eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room with access to the garden, a sitting room, and a study/entertainment room. Ascend the main stairs and you will find a 25’ x 11’ living area adjoining the master and secondary bedrooms with 2 full baths. Upon reaching the third floor, you will find a cozy library with an electric fireplace.
The basement exhibits a finished entryway leading to the wine cellar, accompanied by ample unfinished storage space. Come experience the magic!
Location
State WV
County Jefferson
Zoning 113
Rooms
Basement Other,Partially Finished
Interior
Interior Features 2nd Kitchen,Attic,Built-Ins,Chair Railings,Crown Moldings,Dining Area,Exposed Beams,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Eat-In,Kitchen - Island,Bathroom - Soaking Tub,Stove - Wood,Upgraded Countertops,Walk-in Closet(s),Wine Storage,Wood Floors
Hot Water Electric
Heating Hot Water,Heat Pump(s),Baseboard - Electric,Heat Pump - Oil BackUp,Wood Burn Stove
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood,Tile/Brick
Fireplaces Number 10
Fireplaces Type Brick,Electric,Mantel(s),Wood
Equipment Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer,Cooktop - Down Draft,Dishwasher,Disposal,Instant Hot Water,Microwave
Fireplace Y
Window Features Palladian,Screens,Wood Frame
Appliance Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer,Cooktop - Down Draft,Dishwasher,Disposal,Instant Hot Water,Microwave
Heat Source Electric,Oil
Exterior
Garage Additional Storage Area,Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Partially
Waterfront Y
Water Access Y
View Garden/Lawn,Pasture,Trees/Woods,River
Roof Type Shingle
Street Surface Gravel
Accessibility Other,48\"+ Halls,32\"+ wide Doors,2+ Access Exits,Doors - Swing In,Ramp - Main Level
Road Frontage Easement/Right of Way
Parking Type Driveway,Detached Garage
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Private,Stream/Creek,Trees/Wooded
Story 4
Foundation Stone
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Spring
Architectural Style Georgian
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
Structure Type Plaster Walls
New Construction N
Schools
School District Jefferson County Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 02 12000600000000
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Horse Property Y
Special Listing Condition Standard