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12501 Big Island, Big Island, VA 24526 (MLS# 930296)

12501 Big Island, Big Island, VA 24526

$599,900
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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 2,230 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,151,291 Status: Pending
Current Price: $599,900 List Date: 8/11/2026 Last Modified: 9/21/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled on 26 private acres in Bedford County, this one-of-a-kind earth-sheltered home offers exceptional energy efficiency, peaceful surroundings, and mountain views. Designed to blend with its natural environment, the home features a four-season sunroom, 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, spacious living areas, and abundant natural light. Enjoy the benefits of solar hot water, passive energy-efficient construction, and year-round comfort. The property is enhanced by extensive gardens, mature trees, walking paths, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces that create a private retreat for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying nature.

Supplements: . Workshop provides ample space for hobbies, equipment, or storage. Whether you're looking for a homestead, hobby farm, or secluded country escape, this property offers endless possibilities. Conveniently located near Lynchburg, Bedford, and Blue Ridge Mountains.

Listing Details MLS# 930296

Location, Tax & Legal

Area
0600 - Bedford County
Street Number
12501
Street Name
Big Island
State/Province
VA
Zip Code
24526
Subdivision
NA
Municipality
Bedford County
Elementary School
Big Island
Middle School
Liberty Middle
High School
Liberty High
Major Area
06 - Bedford County
Phase
7
Lot
Yes
Block
No
Tax ID
25 A 5
Annual Taxes
1700
Section
No
POA Y/N
No

General Property Description

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Residential Type
Detached
Construction Status
Completed
Year Built
1997
Total Bdrm
3
Total Bths
Yes
Total F Baths
Yes
Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT
2230
Total Fnshd SqFt
2230
Total Above Grd Fin SQFT
2230
Grand Total Attached SQFT
2230
Basement Y/N
No
Prim. Covered Prking
Garage Attached
# Prim Cov Spaces
2
Total Cov'd Prk Spc
2
Total Acreage
26.43
Water Class
N/A
Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT
0
Other Above Grd Fin SQFT
0
Total Unfin SQFT
0

Status Change Info

Ratified Contract Dt
2026-08-31

Primary Bedrooms

Primary BR Entry Lvl
Yes

Bedrooms

BR Entry Level
Yes
BR Upper Level
2

More Information

Full Baths

Full Baths Entry Lvl
Yes

Laundry

Laundry Entry Level
Yes

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Nestled on 26 private acres in Bedford County, this one-of-a-kind earth-sheltered home offers exceptional energy efficiency, peaceful surroundings, and mountain views. Designed to blend with its natural environment, the home features a four-season sunroom, 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, spacious living areas, and abundant natural light. Enjoy the benefits of solar hot water, passive energy-efficient construction, and year-round comfort. The property is enhanced by extensive gardens, mature trees, walking paths, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces that create a private retreat for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying nature.
Directions
From Lynchburg, take US-501 S (Big Island Hwy) approximately 18 miles toward Big Island. Continue to 12501 Big Island Hwy. Property is on the left. Look for the gravel driveway and gated entrance.

Style of House

1.5 Story
Yes

Limited Service

Not Limited Service
Yes

Construction

Brick
Yes

Basement

Slab
Yes

Heating

Heat Pump Electric
Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump Electric
Yes

Water Description

Private Well
Yes

Sewer Description

Private Septic
Yes

Interior Features

Storage
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Exterior Features

Garden Space
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Range Electric
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Floors

Carpet
Yes
Laminate
Yes

Water Htr Energy

Solar
Yes

Property Features

Style of House: 1.5 Story Limited Service: Not Limited Service Construction: Brick Basement: Slab Heating: Heat Pump Electric Cooling: Heat Pump Electric Interior Features: Storage; Walk-In Closet(s) Exterior Features: Garden Space Appliances: Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Range Electric Floors: Carpet; Laminate Water Description: Private Well Sewer Description: Private Septic Water Htr Energy: Solar

Room Information

Room Name Level
Primary Bedroom Entry
Bedroom 2
Listing Office: CENTURY 21 ALL-SERVICE
Last Updated: September - 21 - 2026
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