An Historic 760-Acre Virginia Farmstead Hits the Market

The 19th-century Greek Revival manor is now available for $7 million

Spring 2018
Historic white neoclassical mansion with tall columns, surrounded by shrubs and trees, on a sunny day.
Horseshoe Farm Manor. Photo: Adam Wayland

Built in 1859, this Greek Revival manor is the heart of the 760-acre Horseshoe Farm, a former plantation named for its U-shape, created by the bordering Rapidan and Robinson rivers. The six-bedroom mansion retains original moldings inspired by the Parthenon as well as hand-painted murals. Its signature hanging staircase was added in the 1930s by Edward Stettinius Jr., who served as secretary of state under Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman. An array of vineyards, stables, and ponds complement the formal gardens, which were sourced from Louisiana in the 1850s. Price: $7 million.

Contact: sothebysrealty.com. 

Aerial view of a grand estate with gardens, a reflective pond, and expansive fields in the background.
Aerial view of the Horseshoe Farm and its manicured gardens, which were sourced from Louisiana. Adam Wayland

Elegant dining room with wooden table, chairs, chandelier, large paintings, ornate curtains, and hardwood floors.
The dining room walls are hand-painted with murals of historic places in Virginia. Adam Wayland

Elegant living room with classic furniture, large windows, ornate fireplace, and patterned rug.
Light streams into the Champagne-colored living room. Adam Wayland

Spacious foyer with elegant curved staircase, wooden floors, chandeliers, and colorful Persian rugs.
The entrance hall features a grand hanging staircase. Adam Wayland

Garden with a brick path leading to a reflective pond and a small white pavilion in the background, surrounded by trees.
The formal gardens. Adam Wayland

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