8 Bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms, Sleeps 12. In the heart of Virginia wine country and one hour to Washington, DC by commuter train, Beauxwood Estate is one of the most spectacular private arboretums in the eastern United States. Situated on one hundred acres with sunrise over the Catoctin mountains and sunset over the Blue Ridge and bordering Catoctin Creek Scenic River, Beauxwood provides panoramic vistas over Loudoun county's famed rolling countryside on grounds that embrace thousands of rare and beautiful trees and plantings. Gorgeous in all seasons, Beauxwood is just ten minutes from the Victorian train station across the Potomac River with Washington DC and it many sites, museums and attractions within easy reach. With 60 vineyards in the area, including a short walk to Creeks Edge Winery, excellent farm to table restaurants and close to the charming historic towns of Waterford, Leesburg, Middleburg, Shepherdstown, Harpers Ferry, the C&O Canal National Park, and the Appalachian Trail, Beauxwood offers a multitude of experiences and activities and a private and peaceful retreat for an unforgettable family vacation or gathering. Inspired by the English Arts and Crafts architect and designer C.F.A. Voysey, Beauxwood is an exquisite and welcoming home with captivating architectural lines and details, and surrounded by expansive patios, gardens, walkways and trails along the river, a serene, fifty-foot heated swimming pool and spa, and a world class arboretum. During the growing season enjoy harvesting your own fruits and vegetables from our large vegetable garden and small orchard. Inside the home are spacious formal and informal living and dining areas, eight bedrooms, seven wood burning fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, a butler's pantry, a fabulous, screened porch, a 3500-bottle wine cellar built from historic timbers, and a home gym. Room sizes are gracious and flow beautifully into one another over hand scraped oak floors with huge bay windows that capture the stunning, panoramic views and bathe the rooms in natural sunlight. Beauxwood is decorated with remarkable artwork collected from around the world. Retire for the night in 8 comfortable and opulent bedrooms. Spacious ground-level queen master suite with fireplace and jacuzzi. Bedroom 2 with queen, fireplace and shared bath. Bedroom 3 with queen, oak paneling, fireplace and en suite bath. Bedroom 4 with queen, fireplace, en suite bath and jacuzzi. Bedroom 5 with full and single day beds and shared bath. Upper-level apartment with queen bedroom and second bedroom with full-sized trundle bed (sleeps 2 adults or 4 small children), shared bath, large living area, wet bar and private balcony. Lower-level media room with two king-sized murphy beds and separate bath. Additional amenities include six flat screen TVs with more than 80 streaming channels, full house sound system, seven zone geothermal heating and cooling. Six bicycles, two ATVs, two kayaks and a canoe are available on property. A private chef, food delivery and massage services are available for an additional fee. Nearby attractions include Washington, DC sites, monuments, tours, museums and culture. Wine country tours, historic towns, Civil War history and battlefields, Contemporary American Theatre Festival, cycling and hiking along the 184-mile C&O canal, hiking the Appalachian Trail, driving the Blue Ridge Parkway, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, rafting and ziplining, fishing, ATV riding, horseback riding, horse racing, golf, birdwatching and botany. A sample list of itineraries, nearby activities, vineyards and restaurants is available upon request. Please note that a dog and cat live in the home when the owners are there, but the dog will not be present during your stay. Guests are asked to kindly feed the cat during their stay. The home is not appropriate for anyone who is allergic to animals. We were featured in Homes and Gardens "Worlds Best Homes" in October 2021: https://www.homesandgardens.com/home-tours/virginia-cfa-voysey-arboretum-design-house Read less

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