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Occupying the Shenandoah
Valley’s most spectacular location, overlooking the historic Meems
Bottom Covered Bridge and the Shenandoah River, this local landmark is
truly the quintessential Victorian Country house.
Strathmore House,
operating as a Bed and Breakfast since 1999, has been completely
modernized, however, leaving intact its intrinsic Victorian character.
Built in 1892 in the Victorian Queen Ann style, Strathmore has been
designated as eligible for inclusion in the Virginia Landmarks Registry
and National Register of Historic Places. The history of the house and
covered bridge are inextricably entwined, as the same family was
responsible for building both. The business, including website, guest
list and goodwill conveys with the property.
The first floor of this charming bed and breakfast has several spacious
public rooms;
- A
parlor with fireplace, sunroom with fireplace
- A
large formal dining room.
- There
are 4 guest rooms on the second floor all with private baths.
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A wide wrap around
front porch that overlooks the lawn, the river and the Covered
Bridge, invites guests to relax and enjoy the peace and rural charm
of the area.
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Also on the first
level is a large modern kitchen.
The owners’ quarters are
entirely private and include:
- A
family room
- Powder
room
- Butler’s
pantry/Mud room
- Downstairs
Office
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A separate back
staircase leads to a large sunny master bedroom and bath and sitting
room
- The
laundry room is
located on the second floor.
There are of 4.3 acres
with 228 feet of riverfront on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River.
Outbuildings include:
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A 3 bay garage
- An
original smokehouse
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Carriage house
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Well/pump house
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100-year-old boxwoods
line the 200’ driveway and are also scattered throughout the mature
landscaped grounds.
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A private bridge 60”x
6’x 12’ spans a ravine leading to the river.
Strathmore House is offered at $849,500. Some furnishings convey.
Location: Strathmore House is situated approximately one mile
off I-81 exit 269 and Route 11 just outside the small valley town of
Mt. Jackson. The home is in close proximity to Harrisonburg,
Winchester, Rockingham County, and Northern Virginia (Warren,
Clarke, Frederick, Prince William, and Loudoun).
Its location is ideal for a B&B as the Meems Bottom Covered Bridge
is a prime tourist destination for the area as well as for the State
of Virginia who maintains it. As well as the bridge there are many
other and varied tourist attractions nearby such as, New Market
Civil War Battlefield and Museum, caverns, wineries, antique shops,
local seasonal festivals, historic Valley towns and good
restaurants. Strathmore House is 90 miles or about 1 hour 15 minutes
from the Washington Beltway.
For additional information and many photos of the house interior,
exterior and grounds you are invited to visit the website at
www.strathmorehouse.com.
Please direct questions
or a request to view the property to Kay Payne toll free 888-921-6139 or
email
strath@shentel.net. |
