Land with Home for Sale in Berryville, Virginia

Seize a rare opportunity to own 160.053 acres of Clarke County rolling farmland with 3 Dwelling Unit Rights (DURs). After 80 years in the same family this legacy property, Upper Cottage Farm, is offered for sale. Historically, the property has been a working farm supporting livestock and agricultural pursuits including commercial bee keeping. The next owner is set to leverage the property's distinctive features to fulfill any variety of visions. The property is served by two 2 separate access points. The first is from Route 340/Lord Fairfax Highway and the second is from the rural and beautifully scenic Route 633/Annfield Road. Both points of entry provide frontage on state-maintained, hard surface roads providing optimal access and flexible use of opposite sides of the property. Once on the land, you'll find level topography as well as areas of mild elevations revealing views of mountains and neighboring farms. Clarke County Assessment information lists wooded, pasture, and tillable acreage. There is both perimeter and cross fencing. Cross fencing provides 4 separate pastures. The property feels supremely private. A double-wide manufactured dwelling has served as farm labor housing over the years. A former greenhouse, barn, small shed and machine shed are also present. All are accessed by the Route 340/Lord Fairfax Highway entrance. The house is served by a 3-bedroom conventional septic system, a well, electric, and high-speed internet. The home occupies one of the 5 original DUR's. All structures are offered "As Is". Optimally located in an amenity rich area, the property is just 3 miles north of Boyce, a part of Virginia's Hunt Country, and 25 miles from Middleburg, widely regarded as the nation's horse and hunt capital. Boyce and Middleburg are home to Powhatan and The Hill School, respectively. Enjoy neighboring historic estates like Rosemont and Long Branch and points of interest such as the State Arboretum of Virginia and Sky Meadows State Park. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity of the Shenandoah River and abundance of hiking trails and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Fabulous local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and golf courses abound. Core commuter routes including Route 7, Route 50, and Route 66 are just minutes away and provide inroads to Winchester, Leesburg, and Northern Virginia, as well as Charles Town and Harpers Ferry in West Virginia. Dulles International Airport is just 46 miles away and Washington DC and Reagan National Airport can be reached in an hour. The combination of the property's conveying DURs, topography, dual access, and ideal location present a discerning buyer with a property naturally potentiated for a variety of uses. Fulfill your vision of an equestrian or private estate, family compound, continued farming and agricultural pursuits, or the opportunity for investment and preservation of this beautiful part of the northern Shenandoah Valley. Buyer should independently verify all zoning, permitted uses, and future development potential with Clarke County. One DUR is currently in the Agricultural & Forestal district until 2028. The next owner may take the property out of this program during the next renewal period in 2027 in partnership with the Clarke County Government Office. SELLER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROLLBACK TAXES, PENALTIES, OR OTHER TAXES OR ASSESSMENTS THAT MAY BECOME DUE IF THE PROPERTY IS REMOVED FROM LAND USE AFTER SETTLEMENT.