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Charlottesville Country Estates

A Must See! c.1760 Pleasant Oak

Charming Historic Home In Powhatan County, Virginia
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Along Charlottesville Country Roads

Charlottesville country property featuring a charming farmhouse with a wraparound porch, historic log cabin, outdoor living areas, and wooded landscape.

Country Living in Charlottesville, Virginia

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of farms, country homes, and country properties for sale in Charlottesville, where rolling landscapes, historic estates, and equestrian properties invite you to experience a life of understated elegance and tranquility. It’s all part of the undeniable magic that defines Charlottesville and Central Virginia.

Welcome to CharlottesvilleCountryEstates.com, the premier showcase for distinguished country homes, country properties, fine farms, historic estates, and equestrian properties. Bridget Archer, with McLean Faulconer, Inc., specializes in listing and selling exceptional rural properties throughout Central Virginia. With decades of experience, a lifelong passion for country living, and an unwavering commitment to service, Bridget offers clients a distinct advantage. Raised in Europe and deeply connected to the equestrian lifestyle, she brings a cultivated appreciation for history, architecture, and refined country life. Listings are updated hourly, and Bridget’s hands-on approach ensures prompt, personal attention, with all inquiries answered within 24 hours and calls returned within two business days. Since 1989, discerning sellers and buyers have trusted her to expertly market and sell some of the area’s most beautiful and unique properties.

For those who have long dreamed of the country estate lifestyle or for those who cannot imagine living any other way, the country homes for sale in Charlottesville and Central Virginia represent an unparalleled opportunity. Here, tradition, beauty, and lifestyle converge to create a legacy of living well. And when it's time to sell, Bridget's expertise ensures your property receives the attention, marketing, and care it deserves.

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Exceptional Country Homes & Hidden Gems | Featured Listings

Bay horse standing in shaded paddock beside split-rail fence near farmhouse at 2205 S. Amherst Hwy, Amherst, VA 24521.
Oakside Stables
Amherst County Equestrian Farm
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UNDER CONTRACT - Equestrian Farm Welcome to 2205 S. Amherst Highway, an equestrian facility offering 2 Barns with a total of 30 stalls, an indoor arena, a lighted outdoor arena, pastoral views, a charming farmhouse, and a prime Central Virginia location near Sweet Briar College and Lynchburg.

Aerial view of renovated farmhouse with red roof and covered porch at 1701 Harrington Road in Gordonsville, VA, surrounded by mature trees and open pasture.
Beaver Run Farm
Gordonsville Country Property
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$997,500 | Country Home & Farm in Gordonsville Set in the scenic Greater Keswick area of Gordonsville, 1701 Harrington Road features a beautifully updated farmhouse nestled among open pasture, mature trees, and a tranquil pond, offering a quintessential country lifestyle.

Historic white clapboard home with prominent brick chimneys and a gabled addition, surrounded by lush gardens and mature trees, featuring a manicured lawn with formal boxwood edging.
c.1760 Pleasant Oak
Central VA Historic Home
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$950,000 Powhatan VA Historic Home for Sale A remarkable c.1760 historic home on 26+ peaceful acres in Powhatan, Virginia. Thoughtfully preserved and expanded over time, this historic residence features original architectural details and timeless charm throughout.

An aerial view of a charming white cottage-style home with a steeply pitched dark roof, nestled among vibrant autumn trees in hues of orange, yellow, and red. The home features dormer windows and a brick walkway leading to the front entrance, surrounded by a landscaped yard. In the background, open fields and rolling hills stretch towards a scenic horizon with distant mountain views, creating a tranquil and picturesque setting.
Cheval Noir
Albemarle County Horse Farm
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UNDER CONTRACT - Horse Farm In Albemarle County This charming 15-acre property features a cozy country home and a well-equipped horse barn. It blends comfort with rustic elegance and includes a whimsical treehouse that adds a magical touch to its tranquil rural setting.

An aerial view of a stately brick manor house set within an expansive pastoral landscape. The home features a circular driveway and is accompanied by a white outbuilding with a dark roof. Surrounding the property are open fields bordered by wooden fencing, with a few horses grazing in the distance. The scene is framed by rolling hills, patches of trees, and a clear blue sky, creating a serene and picturesque countryside setting.
Endwyke
Appomattox Historic Home Replica
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$985,000 | Historic Home Replica For Sale In Appomattox VA This exceptional home is set on 17.86 picturesque acres, seamlessly blending timeless elegance with modern functionality. With eight fireplaces and charming details throughout, the property also offers a barn, fenced yard, and sweeping views—perfect for country living at its finest.

An aerial view of a historic two-story brick house with a black roof, nestled among mature trees and surrounded by a natural landscape. The front of the house features a small covered porch with white columns and a staircase leading to the entrance. The surrounding area includes bare trees, open fields, and a backdrop of rolling hills under a clear sky, giving the property a rustic and timeless charm.
c.1828 The Fishback House
4678 Jeffersonton Rd, Culpeper County
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$345,000 | Historic Home For Sale In Jeffersonton VA Steeped in history and full of potential, this property offers a unique opportunity for someone with vision to restore and reimagine its storied walls. A major renovation is needed to bring it back to life, but the possibilities are truly inspiring.

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Lyon Farm
2838 Bibb Store Rd, Louisa 23093
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$939,900 | Horse Farm 71 Acres For Sale

Set on a picturesque 71-acre farm in Louisa County, this property has an 8-stall barn, multiple outbuildings, fenced pastures, and land for agricultural use and has 4 TM Parcels

An aerial view of a stately brick manor house set within an expansive pastoral landscape. The home features a circular driveway and is accompanied by a white outbuilding with a dark roof. Surrounding the property are open fields bordered by wooden fencing, with a few horses grazing in the distance. The scene is framed by rolling hills, patches of trees, and a clear blue sky, creating a serene and picturesque countryside setting.
YAMANAKA
6696 Highlander Way, Crozet 22932
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NEW PRICE! $865,000 | Post & Beam Home For Sale

Yamanaka is a post and beam mountain haven set on approximately 42 wooded acres, where rustic charm meets refined living. This serene retreat offers sweeping panoramic views and a thoughtfully designed home that blends natural materials with timeless sophistication.

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When you're ready to sell your Charlottesville country property, we're with you every step of the way. At McLean Faulconer, we believe every property deserves a thoughtful, customized approach from careful pricing and standout marketing to expert guidance through negotiations. We combine deep local expertise with national reach to connect your property with the right buyers. Our commitment is simple: personalized service, trusted advice, and results you can count on. Call Me, Bridget Archer 434-981-4149, McLean Faulconer

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Sellers are still under pressure to price accurately in this shifting, yet still seller’s-favoring, environment. The June report shows that sales increased 9.7% from last year at this time.

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Let the Quintessential Vibe of Charlottesville Win Your Heart

Discover the charm, beauty, and vibrant spirit that make Charlottesville, Virginia, truly unforgettable. From historic architecture and picturesque countryside to thriving arts, culture, and culinary scenes, Charlottesville offers an unmatched quality of life. Whether you're exploring scenic vineyards, enjoying the Blue Ridge Mountains, or strolling through the historic Downtown Mall, the area's unique blend of sophistication and relaxed country living captures the hearts of residents and visitors alike. If you're dreaming of finding your perfect home, farm, or country estate, Charlottesville’s inviting lifestyle and timeless appeal are sure to inspire you.

It's Unique. It's Special. It's Beautiful.
Charlottesville, Virginia

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Charlottesville, VA, Country Estates are rich with history, vibrant colors, and fresh air. The Virginia countryside is a place where you might spot farmers tending to fields or equestrians out horseback riding. Experience stunning views and four seasons of beauty, from the cheerful springtime; to the relaxing days of summer. The changing leaves during autumn in Charlottesville are postcard-worthy. Living in the country, you might even look forward to winter's crisp air and gentle snowfalls across the scenic Virginia landscape. Living in a small town offers a richness most people yearn for. Easy convenience of everyday living, deep culture, natural beauty, and progressive thinking puts charlottesville on top of the list of many publications. For a small university town, Charlottesville, Virginia, nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, maintains exceptional style and sophistication. Known for real estate, equestrian properties, horse farms, and country estates, equestrian life and equestrian activities, Charlottesville is home to Foxfield Races, Montpelier Races, Pony Clubs, and trail riding. Standing tall in the countryside are country properties, equestrian farms, and country estates. Charlottesville farms and estates are home to a world-class Olympic-medal horse, internationally ranked riders, a champion performance pony, Eclipse-winning steeplechase, and more. Many migrate to Charlottesville, where a drive home along a beautiful country road is a rejuvenating experience. Known for its friendly mountains, farms and estates, country properties, equestrian properties, healthy rivers, cleaner air, spirited horses, and timeless traditions you immediately recognize a quality of life lost in the big city.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA REAL ESTATE | COUNTRY PROPERTIES, FARMS & ESTATES Charlottesville Estates can be private and elegant, offer incredible views, or have a casual elegance and understated presence. A soothing and graceful home in the beautiful countryside of Albemarle, Orange, Nelson, or the surrounding counties of Charlottesville, Virginia, awaits you along the country roads of Charlottesville. Country Estates will provide a complete and up-to-date selection of country properties, farms, and estates.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE | RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES Charlottesville, Albemarle, and surrounding counties offer the ultimate in community-style living. Gated communities offering premier golf courses and equestrian facilities, quiet countryside village-style communities of sidewalks, soccer fields, swimming pools, or established neighborhoods where trees stand tall are among your choices for convenient town and countryside living. If neighborhood living is what you are looking for, that special home to raise a family and collect your memories awaits you. Click here to Search, and you will find a complete and up-to-date selection of neighborhood and condo listings.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VINEYARDS FOR SALE | Charlottesville has become one of the leading areas known for its vineyards. Trump Vineyards, Barboursville Vineyards, Jefferson Vineyards, Blenheim Vineyards, Whitehall Vineyards, Prince Michel Vineyards, Sharp Rock Vineyards, First Colony Winery, King Family Vineyards, Horton Vineyards and the Oakencroft Vineyard to name a few. For true wine enthusiasts, there is the Virginia Wine Club.

CHARLOTTESVILLE WATERFRONT PROPERTIES | For outdoor enthusiasts, the world is at your feet. Wildlife abounds in Charlottesville, adding to the exceptional quality of life. Hike a mountain, see the Blue Ridge by horseback, float down the Rapidan or James Rivers, enjoy fly fishing along the Conway River, glide across the reservoir in a kayak, go mountain biking, or take a breathtaking ride in a hot air balloon. It is all these things and more that make Charlottesville unforgettable. Waterfront Properties

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA HISTORIC PROPERTIES FOR SALE | No description of Charlottesville, Virginia, would be complete without mentioning Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, James Madison, or the University of Virginia. Graced by our storied past, Charlottesville is home to Monticello, Ash Lawn, and Montpelier. History is a cornerstone in Charlottesville, Virginia. If you are interested in purchasing a historic estate, please search Historic Properties for sale.

DO YOU LIKE WINTER SPORTS? WINTERGREEN PROPERTIES FOR SALE | Wintergreen and Massanuttan Ski Resort are within one hour of Charlottesville, Virginia. Click here for Wintergreen Properties for Sale.

COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTIES FOR SALE | World-class golf courses can be found in Charlottesville, Virginia. Browse Glenmore Country Club, Keswick Country Club, Farmington County Club

LIFE IN CHARLOTTESVILLE | Music, art, and community theater at venues including LiveArts, The Paramount, Bayly Art Museum, and shopping at quaint country stores to high-end boutiques, and dining at exceptional restaurants are part of the Charlottesville culture. Stroll the colorful historic downtown mall on a summer evening, an outdoor pedestrian walkway lined with outdoor cafes, first-class restaurants, movies, shopping, live theater, and music. To celebrate the end of the workweek, join everyone for good music and cheer on Fridays After Five at the downtown mall. The Virginia Festival of the Book and the Virginia Film Festival attracts thousands of visitors each year. At this time of year, hotels are booked solid as we also host the beauty of the falling leaves. Surrounded by spectacular color, fall will usher in a winter that tends to be mild, with just enough snow to let us know that we enjoy four distinct seasons.

People move to Charlottesville, Virginia, because quality of life and publications seem to agree. Forbes, Money Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Modern Maturity, NYTimes.com, Town News.com, Organic Style, and others have put Charlottesville, Virginia, high on their list of places to live.

Charlottesville, Virginia is not far from the ocean. The Atlantic Ocean waits patiently for your visit and is only a three-hour drive. Virginia Beach, The Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island, or Duck can make a perfect getaway.

An ideal place to raise a family, retire, or just live life, it is easy to understand why some people visit and never leave. Come spend the weekend discovering Charlottesville, and do not be surprised if you find yourself thinking about looking at our country homes, farms, or estate properties. Again, it is just part of the magic of Charlottesville.
Warm regards, Bridget Archer
Charlottesville Realtor, Farms, Estates, Equestrian Properties, Country Homes, Charlottesville Country Properties.
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As listing agents, we go beyond MLS syndication. We leverage high-ranking niche platforms, a qualified buyer database, and personalized outreach to ensure your property stands out in a competitive market. From pricing strategy to closing, we provide hands-on guidance every step of the way. If your property is one-of-a-kind, your representation should be too—and that’s where we excel.

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VirginiaHistoricEstates.com specializes in showcasing and selling historic homes and estates throughout Central Virginia, focusing on properties built before 1940. Featuring timeless residences with rich history and architectural charm, this site offers buyers and sellers expert representation in the distinctive market of historic properties.

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