1. Virginia
2. Somerset
3. 9281 FRASCATI DR

9281 FRASCATI DR, Somerset, VA 22972

• 5 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 5,650 sqft

Property Description

Frascati, c. 1823. Here is an exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire a national landmark perfectly located on 62.74 acres in the Somerset estate area of Orange County. Frascati was built for Philip Barbour, Associate Justice for the Supreme Court by John Perry, known for his work for Thomas Jefferson in building the University of Virginia and Monticello. Frascati is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark. For a full history and architectural details about Frascati please see the Wikipedia listing in the documents section. In addition to the manor home the restored summer kitchen now serves as a charming guest cottage, the original formal gardens still exist with magnificent 200 year old boxwoods and extraordinary specimen trees. A lovely gunnite swimming pool is tucked away in a "secret garden" The 62 acres with Frascati is mostly open in high quality pasture and is suitable for any agricultural pursuit. There are several useful barns and sheds. The gently rolling land boasts superb views of the Blue Ridge mountains and is surrounded by large farms. Frascati is protected with a conservation easement with the VOF and The Virginia Board of Historic Resources. (See Documents).,Fireplace in Bedroom,Fireplace in Dining Room,Fireplace in Family Room,Fireplace in Living Room

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

March 28, 2025 at 05:00AM

Listing Office:

CHARLOTTESVILLE COUNTRY PROPERTIES, LLC : 4342933900

Listing Agent:

JOHN INCE : 4349813011

MLS ID:

637878

Interior

• Rooms: Dining RoomKitchenFamily RoomFoyerStudyFull BathHalf BathAdditional Bedroom
• Basement: Outside EntrancePartially Finished
• Flooring: Wood
• A/C: Window Unit(s)
• Heating: YRadiantOil
• Disability Feature: None

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This listing courtesy of JOHN INCE, CHARLOTTESVILLE COUNTRY PROPERTIES, LLC