$19,950,000

1097 SAINT JOHN RD, Keswick, VA 22947

  • 6 beds |
  • 7 baths |
  • 6,256 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1940
  • Property Lot Size Icon372acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 3 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $3,189/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 2 months ago

Property Description

Historic Eldon Farm, nestled in the foothills of the Southwest Mountains in Keswick, Virginia, is a premier sporting plantation with roots dating back to 1715. Just 20 minutes from Charlottesville and near Monticello, Eldon lies within 10 miles of the birthplaces of Jefferson, Monroe, and Madison. Spanning 372± acres, the estate includes pastures, a Gil Schafer-designed lodge, a main house, guest cottages, and restored historic buildings by top designers including Suzanne Kasler and Amy Morris. The 2024-built Eldon Lodge, inspired by Blackberry Farm, features reclaimed timber and Roxbury granite, a grand hall, wine room, and catering kitchen. The Eldon Office serves as a refined gentleman’s retreat with curated interiors and a sportsman’s wing. The renovated main house offers 4 bedrooms, a bunkhouse sleeping 12, and additional cottages. Amenities include barns, riding ring, fishing ponds, trails, and apiaries.With deep historic ties, luxury design, and unmatched outdoor recreation, Eldon is a rare turnkey sporting​​‌​​​​‌​‌​​​‌‌​​‌​​​​​‌​​‌‌​‌​‌ estate.

Listing Status:
Pending
Date Added:
September 12, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:
FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY : 434-296-0134
Listing Agent:
ANN HAY HARDY : 202-297-0228
MLS ID:
669001
  • General: Additional Living QuartersWet BarDouble VanityRemodeledSitting Area in PrimaryBreakfast BarBreakfast AreaEntrance FoyerEat-in KitchenKitchen IslandMud RoomVaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Appliances: Double OvenDishwasherGas RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorTrash Compactor
  • Laundry: Washer HookupDryer Hookup
  • Flooring: HardwoodSlate
  • A/C: Central AirHeat Pump
  • Heating: CentralRadiant
  • Fireplace: MultipleWood BurningFireplace
  • General: FenceBarn(s)Shed(s)Utility Building(s)
  • Style: Colonial
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)Shed(s)Utility Building(s)
  • Pool: PoolPrivate
  • Parking: DetachedGarage Faces FrontGarage
  • Roofing: MetalOther
  • Windows: Double Pane Windows
  • General: BrickStick Built2Brick/Mortar
  • Road/Access: Private Road
  • Originating MLS: CAAR_CAAR
  • County: Albemarle
  • Topography: BottomlandRolling
  • Zoning: Albemarle County:66-32C66-4366-43A66-52 Louisa County:21 16DAlb Co:66-32C66-4366-43A66-52 Louisa 21 16D
  • View: GardenMountain(s)RuralTrees/WoodsWaterView
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Utilities: Cable AvailableFiber Optic AvailableGenerator
  • Water: PrivateWell
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Source: CAAR_CAAR

This listing courtesy of ANN HAY HARDY, FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

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Location

Schools Nearby

S

Stony Point Elementary School

3893 Stony Point Rd, Keswick, VA, 22947

Grades KG-5

6.09 miles away

B

Burley Middle School

901 Rose Hill Dr, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

Grades 6-8

8.04 miles away

M

Monticello High School

1400 Independence Way, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Grades 9-12

8.36 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.