1198 Gumtree RD, Forest, VA 24551

New Listing

$2,450,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 5,306 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,918,199 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,450,000 List Date: 7/27/2026 Last Modified: 7/28/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to Woodbourne, an extraordinary historic estate built in 1780 on land once owned by Thomas Jefferson. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this one of a kind property is surrounded by 158.82 acres of protected conservation easement, ensuring permanent privacy, breathtaking mountain views and an unspoiled landscape that will never be developed. Conveniently located in the heart of Forest VA, this remarkable estate offers possibilities for livestock, farming, hunting or establishing a vineyard with several natural springs enhancing the properties functionality. Inside timeless architectural details include exquisite original woodwork, soaring 10 foot ceilings, and eight fireplaces.

Supplements: The main level features elegant formal living spaces and a primary suite with a dressing room or nursery and full bath. Upstairs offers four additional bedrooms and two full baths. A walk up attic and full unfinished terrace level provide exceptional storage and future expansion potential. A rare opportunity to own an iconic Virginia Estate where r ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 929848

Location, Tax & Legal

Area: 0600 - Bedford County
Street Number: 1198
Street Name: Gumtree
Street Suffix: RD
State/Province: VA
Zip Code: 24551
Subdivision: N/A
Municipality: Bedford County
Elementary School: Forest Elementary
Middle School: Forest Middle
High School: Jefferson Forest
Major Area: 06 - Bedford County
Phase: 0
Lot: No
Block: No
Tax ID: 117-A-2
Annual Taxes: 2665
Section: No
POA Y/N: No

General Property Description

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Residential Type: Detached
Construction Status: Completed
Year Built: 1780
Total Bdrm: 5
Total Bths: 4
Total F Baths: 4
Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1862
Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1862
Total Fnshd SqFt: 3724
Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 3724
Grand Total Attached SQFT: 5306
Total Unfin SQFT: 1582
Basement Y/N: Yes
Prim. Covered Prking: N/A
Add'l Covered Prkng: Not Applicable
Total Acreage: 158.82
Water Class: N/A
Lot Dimensions: No
Other Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0
Total Cov'd Prk Spc: 0

Unfinished Attached SQFT

Lower Below Grd Unfin SQFT: 1582

Fireplace

# Fireplaces: 8
Basement: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes

Primary Bedrooms

Primary BR Entry Lvl: Yes
Primary BR Upper Lvl: Yes

More Information

Bedrooms

BR Entry Level: Yes
BR Upper Level: 4

Full Baths

Full Baths Entry Lvl: 2
Full Baths Upper Lvl: 2

Laundry

Laundry Entry Level: Yes

Remarks & Misc

Directions: 221 to Gumtree Road to driveway on the left.

Style of House

Colonial: Yes

Limited Service

Not Limited Service: Yes

Lot Description

Cleared: Yes
Views: Yes

Construction

Stucco: Yes
Wood: Yes

Basement

Partial: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Views

Mountain(s): Yes

Heating

Forced Air Oil: Yes
Heat Pump Electric: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump Electric: Yes

Water Description

Spring: Yes

Sewer Description

Private Septic: Yes

Water Heater Type

Tank: Yes

Interior Features

Bookcases: Yes
Security System: Yes
Storage: Yes

Internet Access

DSL: Yes

Porch

Rear Porch: Yes

Appliances

Clothes Dryer: Yes
Clothes Washer: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Generator: Yes
Range Electric: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Floors

Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Windows

Storm: Yes

Exterior Doors

Wood: Yes

Water Htr Energy

Electric: Yes

Property Features

Style of House: Colonial Limited Service: Not Limited Service Lot Description: Cleared; Views Construction: Stucco; Wood Basement: Partial; Walk-Out Access Heating: Forced Air Oil; Heat Pump Electric Cooling: Heat Pump Electric Fireplace: Basement; Den; Dining Room; Living Room; Primary Bedroom Interior Features: Bookcases; Security System; Storage Views: Mountain(s) Appliances: Dishwasher; Clothes Dryer; Generator; Refrigerator; Range Electric; Clothes Washer Floors: Vinyl; Wood Windows: Storm Exterior Doors: Wood Porch: Rear Porch Water Description: Spring Sewer Description: Private Septic Water Heater Type: Tank Water Htr Energy: Electric Internet Access: DSL

Room Information

Living Room Level: Entry Level: Entry Family Room Level: Entry Level: Entry Dining Room Level: Entry Level: Entry Kitchen Level: Entry Level: Entry Primary Bedroom Level: Entry Level: Entry Bedroom 2 Level: Upper Level: Upper Bedroom 4 Level: Upper Level: Upper Bedroom 5 Level: Upper Level: Upper Bedroom 3 Level: Upper Level: Upper

Listing Office: JOHN STEWART WALKER, INC.

Last Updated: July - 28 - 2026

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1198 Gumtree RD, Forest, VA 24551 (MLS# 929848)