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This is a custom built, private, quality log home on 32 acres with long frontage on the Hughes River in Rappahannock Co with season views of Old Rag Mt. There’s a mix of open and wooded land with a large level yard. The 3 BR, 4 BA home has hardwood floor throughout and includes a two car garage with covered parking and a rough-in half bath. Owner related to listing agent As you arrive you will pass a small grove of fruit trees including apples, peaches, asian pears, cherry and a grape arbor to arrive at perfectly sited log home. Enter the house from the large wrap around deck into the large great room with a two story, free standing wood burning stone fireplace that has a gas insert. The stones are all from Rappahannock Co and are real rocks, not a veneer. The great room is open and airy with a balcony on the second floor and an open spiral stair. There’s a pony wall to the dining room which is open to the fully updated kitchen. The kitchen has a large stone island with the Wolf gas 6 burner cook top and room for several bar stools. Overlook the back deck and very private hot tub(as is) gazebo from the farmhouse sink, not that you’ll spend much time at the sink with a dishwasher. The refrigerator is supported by a wine fridge and there are two wall ovens making large meal preparation easier. The back door to the deck, gazebo and yard included a washer and drier, just around the corner from the primary suite, yet with easy access to the yard if you feel like hanging things in the sunshine. The house has a large primary suite on the main floor with a lovely french doors to the deck that add so much light. The primary bath has a jetted soaking tub, private shower / toilet space, and closet access. A second full bath with a claw tub is just around the corner from the primary. On the upper level are two guest rooms with full, on-suite bathrooms that have showers. The mechanical room is in the basement. All utilities are below ground and they also run to the garage. The 1000 gallon propane tank is underground and runs the 4 zone heat, hot water, cooking and fireplace. It’s clear from the almost full height crawl space the quality of the construction and the attention to detail that was given to the home. The property is 32 acres, with over 500 feet frontage on the Hughes River and a boundary stream on the other side. It is half open with mature trees and a paths to from the house to the River. Included is an old (1940’s or 50’s possibly) house that has no plumbing but is ready for updating to become a second home, an office, workshop or whatever you want which can also include doing nothing. It’s rare to have a home that embraces all the season. With the trees, fall is a wonderful mosaic of color. The winter brings Old Rag views are unparalleled. Spring is a riot of blooms while summer is a glory of green. The large deck makes it easy to appreciate each season and also gives a space for each time of day.