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Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Amherst, Virginia

966 Cherry Hill Rd, Amherst, VA 24521

$530,000
24.7 acres
Active sale
ago
Est $3,041/mo

Custom-built, one-owner A-frame on 24.73 private acres with approximately 530 feet of frontage along the Buffalo River. Behind a gated entrance, this secluded property offers an exceptional setting for hunting, fishing, hiking, and year-round recreation. The diverse landscape provides excellent wildlife habitat where whitetail deer, bear, turkey, and numerous bird species are frequently observed. Inside, the home features soaring ceilings, expansive windows, oak flooring, and a custom stone fireplace in the great room. Three bedrooms, two full baths, and a full unfinished basement with roughed-in plumbing for a third bath provide abundant storage and future expansion potential. Expansive decking and a screened porch offer peaceful spaces to relax after a day outdoors. A 20' x 32' barn with oversized double-entry doors ideal for ATVs, tractors, kayaks, and hunting equipment. A rare opportunity to own a private Buffalo River retreat combining craftsmanship, recreation, and natural beauty

2,009
Sq feet
3
Beds
2
Full baths
1996
Built

Location

Street address
966 Cherry Hill Rd
Zip code
24521
Community
Amherst
School district
Amherst
Elevation
688 feet
Coordinates
37.628, -79.0506

Directions

Do not go by GPS! GPS will take you to Winton Rd. Lynchburg to 29 N. to Route 60 West, Lexington Tpke. Right onto Bailey's Sawmill Rd., Left onto Poor House Farm Rd., Right onto Cherry Hill Rd. Property on right, almost at the end.

Property details

Acreage
24.738 acres
Zoning
AG
MLS #
LVAMLS 368146
Posted

Legal description

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence

Exterior

Pool
Deck, Porch
Features
Circular Drive, Front Porch, Insulated Glass, Mountain Views, Pool Nearby, Rear Porch, Satellite Dish, Screened Porch, Secluded Lot, Side Porch

Structure

Stories
2
Basement
Full
Water
Well
Heating
Heat Pump, Wood, Wood Stove
Materials
Completed
Roof
Shingle

Interior

Rooms
Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 3
Flooring
Hardwood, Vinyl
Fireplaces
Yes
Appliances
Dishwasher, Range-Elec, Refrigerator
Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Drywall, Free-Standing Tub, Great Room, Main Level Bedroom, Satellite, Walk-In Closet(s)

Nearby schools

NameTypeDistrict
Amherst ElemElementaryAmherst
Amherst ElemMiddleAmherst
Amherst ElemHighAmherst

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
July 23, 2026New listing$530,000LVAMLS
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This 24.738-acre property is located at 966 Cherry Hill Rd in Amherst, VA 24521. The property is available for sale, priced at $530,000. It has a 2,009 square foot 3-bedroom, 2-bath house built in 1996.

Listed by Montague Miller and Co.-Amher, (434) 946-5522

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