5152 McKinney Hollow RD, Eagle Rock, VA 24085
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) was home to the first English settlement in the New World. Improvements to the property include a historically significant farmhouse dating back to the early 1800's. Wounded and injured Civil War soldiers recuperated at this house thus creating the namesake of the property and surrounding valley. The classic farmhouse contains a total of approximately 3,800 square feet of living area. Extensive restoration work including large additions and upgrades have been completed in recent years with a major emphasis placed on preserving the integrity of the older structure while creating a very functional home. The first floor plan includes an entry foyer, living room, family room, sun room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom, bath and mud room (boot room) with laundry. The second floor has a library, two bedrooms and two baths. Highlights of the dwelling include beautiful log walls, cathedral ceilings with exposed wood beams and five fireplaces. The dwelling has wonderful outdoor spaces including a two story front porch and large wrap around wood deck in the rear with covered porch and trellis. Located to the rear of the farmhouse is an iconic stone creamery and a small log smoke house used as a summer guest cottage with bedroom, bath and screened porch. Additional improvements to the property include a guest house, carriage house (garage) and a variety of farm support buildings. The guest house is located along the asphalt paved driveway between McKinney Hollow Road (State Route 633) and the farmhouse. Most of the other improvements are grouped in an area near the farmhouse. The guest house contains approximately 1,280 square feet of living area with two bedrooms and one bath. The carriage house (garage) is a substantial structure that is 24' x 68' with three bays and workshop areas on each end. Soldiers Retreat Farm contains 122.47 acres, more or less, in a beautiful pastoral setting with extensive frontage on the Cowpasture River and awe inspiring mountains views. The Cowpasture River flows along the western boundary of the property for approximately 2,500 feet. Much of the property is open in productive hay meadows and high quality grazing land. The wooded portions of the property create private buffers and good cover for the abundant wildlife in the area. The property has exceptional recreational potential including excellent opportunities for big game hunting and fishing. Contact us for more details about this wonderful real estate offering. Soldiers Retreat Farm is that once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a legacy type property that will give the owner a never want to leave can not wait to get back home feeling. Botetourt County has identified the property as being potentially eligible for listing on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. Other considerations include conservation easement possibilities. Shown by appointment only.
Listing Details MLS# 872675
Location, Tax & Legal
- Area
- 0700 - Botetourt County
- Street Number
- 5152
- Street Name
- McKinney Hollow
- Street Suffix
- RD
- State/Province
- VA
- Zip Code
- 24085
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Municipality
- Botetourt County
- Elementary School
- Eagle Rock
- Middle School
- Central Academy
- High School
- James River
- Major Area
- 07 - Botetourt County
- Phase
- 0
- Lot
- No
- Block
- No
- Tax ID
- 5 101
- Annual Taxes
- 3817.8
- Section
- No
- Zoning Code
- A-1
- POA Y/N
- No
- POA/Condo Dues
- 0
General Property Description
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Residential Type
- Detached
- Construction Status
- Completed
- Year Built
- 1792
- Total Bdrm
- 3
- Total Bths
- 3
- Total F Baths
- 3
- Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT
- 2800
- Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT
- 1000
- Total Fnshd SqFt
- 3800
- Total Above Grd Fin SQFT
- 3800
- Grand Total Attached SQFT
- 3800
- Basement Y/N
- No
- Prim. Covered Prking
- Garage Detached
- # Prim Cov Spaces
- 3
- Uncovered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Uncovered # Spaces
- 5
- Total Cov'd Prk Spc
- 3
- Total Acreage
- 122.47
- Water Class
- Waterfront Property
- Water ID
- River or Other
- Length of Waterfront
- 2500
- Other Above Grd Fin SQFT
- 0
- Total Unfin SQFT
- 0
Status Change Info
- Ratified Contract Dt
- 2020-10-31
- Sold Date
- 2021-03-22
Fireplace
- # Fireplaces
- 5
- Masonry
- Yes
- Family Room
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
- Primary Bedroom
- Yes
Primary Bedrooms
- Primary BR Entry Lvl
- Yes
More Information
Bedrooms
- BR Entry Level
- Yes
- BR Upper Level
- 2
Full Baths
- Full Baths Entry Lvl
- Yes
- Full Baths Upper Lvl
- 2
Laundry
- Laundry Entry Level
- Yes
Water Acc Only A
- Access - On/Off Site
- On Site
Water Details
- River or Other
- Cowpasture & James
Remarks & Misc
- Directions
- U.S. Route 220 to State Route 633 (McKinney Hollow Road). Property on left 1.5 miles from U.S. Route 220.
Style of House
- 2 Story
- Yes
- Lower Entry
- Yes
- Other - See Remarks
- Yes
Limited Service
- Not Limited Service
- Yes
Lot Description
- Cleared
- Yes
- Stream
- Yes
Construction
- Log Home
- Yes
- Other - See Remarks
- Yes
Basement
- Crawl Space
- Yes
Views
- Mountain(s)
- Yes
- River
- Yes
- Sunrise
- Yes
- Sunset
- Yes
Heating
- Forced Air Gas
- Yes
- Heat Pump Electric
- Yes
- Other - See Remarks
- Yes
Misc Features
- Horses Permitted
- Yes
- In-Law Quarters
- Yes
- Paved Road
- Yes
- Stream
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
- Heat Pump Electric
- Yes
Water Description
- Private Well
- Yes
Sewer Description
- PrivSept-permit unkn
- Yes
Water Heater Type
- Tank
- Yes
Interior Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Yes
- Drapes
- Yes
- Other - See Remarks
- Yes
Internet Access
- DSL
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Balcony
- Yes
- Barn(s)
- Yes
- Paved Driveway
- Yes
- Sunroom
- Yes
- Other - See Remarks
- Yes
Porch
- Covered Porch
- Yes
- Front Porch
- Yes
- Other - See Remarks
- Yes
Appliances
- Clothes Dryer
- Yes
- Clothes Washer
- Yes
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Microwave Oven (Built In)
- Yes
- Range Electric
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
Floors
- Carpet
- Yes
- Vinyl
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Water Features
- Main Channel
- Yes
Windows
- Insulated
- Yes
- Tilt-In
- Yes
Exterior Doors
- Wood
- Yes
Water Htr Energy
- Electric
- Yes
Slr Pd Fin Concessns
- No
- Yes

