
Land with Home for Sale in Hot Springs, Virginia
7449 Richardson Gorge Rd, Hot Springs, VA 24445
Nestled in a private valley where the Jackson River descends into Richardson Gorge, Folly Farm is a rare, generational estate opportunity in the heart of Bath County. Originally built in the early 1800s, this historic property has been painstakingly restored, seamlessly blending its rich heritage with the finest luxuries of modern living. Spanning 40 pristine acres, including over a third of a mile of private river frontage on both banks, the property offers a main residence and a charming guest cottage affectionately known as the "Doghouse," totaling 8 bedrooms. Folly Farm is designed for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. Unwind in the screened-in "Riverhouse" perched directly on the water's edge, or spend sunny afternoons by the heated pool and pool house. From a custom mini-golf hole to world-class fly fishing right in your backyard, the outdoor pursuits are endless. While offering total seclusion, this private sanctuary is just a ten-minute drive from the historic Omni Homestead Resort, offering effortless access to world-class golf, dining, and spa amenities.
Location
- Street address
- 7449 Richardson Gorge Rd
- County
- Bath County
- Zip code
- 24445
- Community
- Bath
- Elevation
- 1,692 feet
Directions
From The Homestead/Hot Springs - NW on Main St 2.9Mi > Right on VA687 3Mi > Left on Rt 603 0.4Mi > House on Right
Property details
- Acreage
- 40.5 acres
- Zoning
- A-2 Agricultural General
- MLS #
- CAARMLS 678608
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2026
- $12,383 - Folly Farm
Parcels
- 61-1-4B
- 61-2-A
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
Lot
- View
- Forest, Valley, Water
- Waterfront
- Creek
- Features
- Borders Public Owned Land, Fenced Part, Garden Space, Garden Spot, Gently Rolling, Landscaped, Partly Wooded, Private, Storage Shed, Water Front, Wooded
Exterior
- Pool
- Patio, Porch
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Central, Geothermal, Propane
- Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
- Roof
- Copper
- Windows
- Screens
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 6, Bedroom x 6, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Tile-Porcelian, Wood
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Breakfast Nook, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Eat-In, Gas Range, Island, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler
- Security
- Security System
- Features
- Two Primary Bedrooms, Whole House Generator
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Valley | Elementary |
| Bath | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | New listing | $4,950,000 | — | CAARMLS |