Ranch/Rambler

This extraordinary Rambler sits on a beautifully landscaped and manicured 1.44 acre lot bordered by huge mature trees. It's in a lovely subdivision of approximately 20 homes, all very well kept, friendly, quiet and safe. The setting is that of a gem in the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. As you turn into the freshly paved and sealed asphalt drive, you'll note that the lot is festooned with sculpted trees, flowers, rock gardens, retaining wall, and many lovely shrubs including a stunning Japanese Maple greeting you on arrival as you head toward the front porch. The porch is a southern-style shaded one where "sitting a spell" will become part of your regimen! Gleaming hardwood floors adorn the foyer, great room, kitchen and dining areas as well as the hallway. The ceiling is vaulted in this main living area and gives a feeling of spaciousness and openness. The floors reflect the light! There are no window coverings throughout most of the the home. It's so private and surrounded by such natural beauty that none are needed and each window offers a uniquely lovely view. The kitchen is highly functional with upgraded laminate tops, stained glass light fixtures, a natural stone backsplash, and a glass topped electric range with a range hood and exhaust. There's ample cabinetry and a large pantry for provisions. All areas of the home are freshly painted in tasteful colors. The great room is warmed by a gas fireplace with decorative mantel and ventilated by a ceiling fan. An owned underground tank serves the fireplace and the whole-house generator - grid goes down, you don't. An exceptionally accommodating screened in porch overlooks the back yard, again ventilated with its own ceiling fan. The one-car garage off the kitchen is insulated and the floor is painted. Down the hallway, washer and dryer are closeted in their own convenient laundry room. The primary bedroom and the two large secondary bedrooms are carpeted with upgraded Berber carpet and cooled by ceiling fans. Primary and one of the secondary bedrooms have walk-in closets. The ceiling in the primary bedroom is vaulted, the room is light-filled, and overlooks the gorgeous back yard. The primary bathroom has ceramic-topped dual vanities and an awesome upgraded tiled shower with a frameless door. The secondary hall bath has a tub shower. The natural slope allows for a wonderful storage area in a 20-foot crawl space. You'll notice that floor insulation underneath is thoughtfully upgraded. A whole-house water filter draws from a deep drilled well. Crawl space also has a built-in deck for tools and work bench (approximately 10' X10', a sump pump, insulation with a vent for AC/Heat.) Shopping, medical facilities, cultural attractions like The Library of Congress and Packard Theatre are 7 miles away in Culpeper. Historic Orange is 7 miles the other way, and Gordonsville 7 miles from there. Commuting to NOVA is a snap with easy access to Highway 29. D.C, Charlottesville and Richmond are an hour or two away, depending on traffic. Truly love your life here in Rapidan. Welcome home!