BEDS1
BATHS1 full
SQUARE FEET762
MLS#673824
STATUS
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
Property Description
Tucked away atop Tobacco Row Mountain, this extraordinary 96.78-acre mountain retreat features a beautifully restored circa 1838 log cabin and an adjacent but separate tax parcel of 11+ acres ( being part of the 96.78 acres) with driveway to CLEARED mountaintop homesite, over 2000 ft. elevation, with well/septic and stunning 360 degree views. The 1.5-story historic cabin showcases hand-hewn V-notch logs, two wood-burning stone fireplaces, yellow pine tongue-and-groove ceilings, solid oak floors, American chestnut logs and details, and all new windows. THE CABIN HAS FIREFLY HIGH SPEED FIBER INTERNET!!! The fully rebuilt kitchen & bath (2025) include custom rustic ash cabinetry, chestnut wood shelving, new appliances, custom tile, and stone accents straight from the nearby James River. Major upgrades include new 200-amp service, updated plumbing & electrical, two mini-splits, new pressure tank & hot water heater. Spring-fed water system with 1,175-gallon gravity-fed tank. Septic permitted for 2BR. Mostly wooded acreage with trails, streams, springs, cleared meadow, and a 12x28 storage barn. Ideal weekend retreat, recreational haven, including future homesite with a spectacular panoramic view!!!
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Crawl Space
Cooling: Ductless
Heating: Dual System, Electric
Home Style: Cabin, Cottage
Lot Size: 96.78 Acres
Roof Type: Copper
Taxes: $194
Year Built: 1838
Amenities
Remodeled
Sitting Area in Primary
Eat-in Kitchen
Feature Descriptions
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Community Features: Stream
Days on Site: 1
Exterior: Log, Stick Built
Fireplace: Wood Burning
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Laundry: None
Lot: Garden, Partially Cleared, Private, Wooded
Parcel#: 78 A 2 & 78 A 21
Parking: Gravel
Parking Notes: Gravel
Patio/Porch: Front Porch, Porch, Wood
Security: yes
Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer: Septic Tank
Special View Info: Mountain(s), Panoramic, Rural, Valley, Trees/Woods
Topography: Mountainous
Utilities: Fiber Optic Available
View: Mountain(s), Panoramic, Rural, Valley, Trees/Woods
Water: Spring
Local Schools
High School: Amherst
Middle School: Monelison
Elementary School: Pleasant View
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
Agency Phone: 434-295-1131
Shown By
Agency Title: Montague Miller & Co. Realtors
Agency Phone:
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Estimated Payment
$ 1,649.85 per month $1,444.39 Principal & Interest $16.17 Property Tax $189.29 Homeowner's Insurance
899 Wares Gap Rd | MLS# 673824
This single family home located at 899 Wares Gap Rd, Monroe, VA 24574 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $649,000. This property was built in 1838 and has 1 bedrooms and 1 full baths with 762 sq. ft. Search Monroe real estate on www.amherstvirginiarealestate.com today.