Land with Home for Sale in Afton, Virginia
128 Rockfish Orchard Dr, Afton, VA 22920
Perched on a high knoll in the heart of Rockfish Valley, this rare 1890s historic masterpiece sits on 8 private acres boasting tremendous mountain and valley views. Built with massive 18-inch exterior stone walls, this architectural treasure offers a level of quality and permanence rarely seen today. The main residence features 4 bedrooms, 3 updated custom-tile baths, and beautifully aged original hardwood flooring. Seamlessly blending historic charm with modern comfort, the property includes enclosed porches, a cold-storage basement, and a 600 sq. ft. conditioned detached dependency-ideal for a guest cottage or home office. Outside is a botanical oasis with stone walls, rich fertile soil, thousands of perennial bulbs, and a captivating, spring-fed dual waterfall bordering the front porch. For ultimate peace of mind, a 48kW whole-house generator and 2,000 gallons of propane storage ensure always-on power. Perfectly located on the Route 151 Trail, you are minutes from award-winning wineries, breweries, cideries, the Appalachian Trail, and Wintergreen skiing and golf, while maintaining an easy commute to Charlottesville and UVA.
Location
- Street address
- 128 Rockfish Orchard Dr
- County
- Nelson County
- Zip code
- 22920
- Community
- Rockfish Orchard
- Elevation
- 713 feet
Directions
250W to rt151 south at roundabout. Right on Rockfish Orchard Drive. Stay to the left, property at top of the hill on the right.
Property details
- Acreage
- 8 acres
- Zoning
- RA Rural Area
- MLS #
- CAARMLS 675288
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2026
- $4,824 - SUTTON-GOODWIN-WMS
Expenses
- Homeowner Association Fee
- $200 annually
Parcels
- 6-A-128A
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
Lot
- View
- Valley
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Features
- Garden Space, Private Road, Road Maintenance Agrmt, Storage Shed
Exterior
- Pool
- Patio, Porch
- Features
- Landscaped, Mature, Native Species, Nearly Level, Private, Sunny
Structure
- Style
- Cottage
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Central, Hot Water, Propane
- Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, Heat Pump, Zoned
- Roof
- Metal
- Windows
- Insulated Windows
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Hardwood, Tile-Ceramic
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Induction Range, Pantry
- Security
- Security System
- Features
- Whole House Generator
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Rockfish | Elementary |
| Nelson | Middle |
| Nelson | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | New listing | $875,000 | — | CAARMLS |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Removed | $985,000 | — | Listing agent |
| May 22, 2026 | Price drop | $985,000 | $154,000 -13.5% | CAARMLS |
| May 12, 2026 | Price drop | $1,139,000 | $61,000 -5.1% | CAARMLS |
| Apr 7, 2026 | New listing | $1,200,000 | — | CAARMLS |