
Agricultural Land with Home for Sale in Keswick, Virginia
1097 Saint John Rd, Keswick, VA 22947
Historic Eldon Farm, nestled in the foothills of the Southwest Mountains in Keswick, Virginia, is a premier sporting plantation with roots dating back to 1715. Just 20 minutes from Charlottesville and near Monticello, Eldon lies within 10 miles of the birthplaces of Jefferson, Monroe, and Madison. Spanning 372+- acres, the estate includes pastures, a Gil Schafer-designed lodge, a main house, guest cottages, and restored historic buildings by top designers including Suzanne Kasler and Amy Morris. The 2024-built Eldon Lodge, inspired by Blackberry Farm, features reclaimed timber and Roxbury granite, a grand hall, wine room, and catering kitchen. The Eldon Office serves as a refined gentleman's retreat with curated interiors and a sportsman's wing. The renovated main house offers 4 bedrooms, a bunkhouse sleeping 12, and additional cottages. Amenities include barns, riding ring, fishing ponds, trails, and apiaries.With deep historic ties, luxury design, and unmatched outdoor recreation, Eldon is a rare turnkey sporting estate.
Location
- Street address
- 1097 Saint John Rd
- County
- Albemarle County
- Community
- Albemarle
Directions
250 East to left on 22/231. Right on 22 North at Cash's Corner - Left on VSH 640 (St. John's Road). Across from Beau Val Farm. Driveway on Right.
Property details
- Acreage
- 372 acres
- Zoning
- R Residential
- MLS #
- CAARMLS 669001
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $17,675
Parcels
- 66-43
- 66-43A
- 66-52 Louisa 21 16D
- Alb Co:66-32C
Legal description
Albemarle County:66-32C, 66-43, 66-43A, 66-52 Louisa County:21 16D
Resources
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- View
- Mountain, Water
- Waterfront
- Stream / Creek, Waterfront Pond / Lake
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- Parking
- Garage
- Features
- Pool
Structure
- Style
- Colonial
- Stories
- 2
- Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Radiant
- Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
- Materials
- Brick
- Roof
- Metal
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 5, Bedroom x 5, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Slate
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Point | Elementary | — | — |
| Burley | Middle | — | — |
| Monticello | High | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | Under contract | $19,950,000 | — | CAARMLS |
| Sept 12, 2025 | New listing | $19,950,000 | — | CAARMLS |









































































