
Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Amherst, Virginia
966 Cherry Hill Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
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
Location
- Street address
- 966 Cherry Hill Rd
- County
- Amherst County
- Zip code
- 24521
- Community
- Amherst
- School district
- Amherst
- Elevation
- 688 feet
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
ON RT 616 & BUFFALO RIVER TRACT 4 65 A 34C
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
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst Elem | Elementary | Amherst |
| Amherst Elem | Middle | Amherst |
| Amherst Elem | High | Amherst |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | New listing | $530,000 | — | LVAMLS |























































