$4,950,000

Shack Mountain

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,552 Sqft
  • 102.75 Ac lot
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  • MLS#664419

About the Property

Set on 102 acres just outside Charlottesville, Shack Mountain is a remarkably private estate where architectural legacy and landscape exist in quiet balance. Designed by renowned architectural historian Fiske Kimball and inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s design for Farmington, the residence reflects a rare level of intention—where proportion, symmetry, and setting are considered at every turn. App

Set on 102 acres just outside Charlottesville, Shack Mountain is a remarkably private estate where architectural legacy and landscape exist in quiet balance. Designed by renowned architectural historian Fiske Kimball and inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s design for Farmington, the residence reflects a rare level of intention—where proportion, symmetry, and setting are considered at every turn. Approached by a long, unassuming drive, the property opens to sweeping views and complete seclusion. The home itself is elevated yet restrained, offering a sense of permanence without excess. Light moves beautifully through the interiors, while each room maintains a quiet connection to the surrounding landscape. The acreage provides a setting that is both expansive and deeply personal—rolling land, mature trees, and a sense of calm that is increasingly difficult to find within such close proximity to town. Grand in its provenance yet intimate in experience, Shack Mountain is not simply a historic residence—it is a place to live thoughtfully, privately, and with a deep connection to both architecture and land.

  • Property type

    House

  • Year built

    1937

  • Price/sqft

    $1,087

Features

  • Garage
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Pool
  • Terrace
  • Air Conditioning
  • Privacy
  • Washer Dryer
  • Basement

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1790 Lambs Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901, Virginia, United States View on Google Maps
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Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty
Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty
417 Park Street, 22902, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty in Charlottesville is perfectly located in the heart of the downtown his
Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty in Charlottesville is perfectly located in the heart of the downtown historic district, on Park Street. The elegant Victorian building is within walking distance to the Downtown Mall. Charlottesville is a beautiful, popular college town with great public and private schools. It is a place that offers a small town way of life with big city amenities. Charlottesville is a tourist attraction offering the best in local and organic restaurants, community culture, local boutiques, wineries, and breweries. There are plenty of recreational activities such as hiking, horse riding, tennis, golf, parks, biking, kayaking and shopping. Most importantly, the people of Charlottesville are some of the nicest you’ll find anywhere, and they love their home. Surrounded by the captivating scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville and Albemarle County boast some of the regions most luxurious country estates, land and farms. We proudly represent distinctive homes in areas that include- Charlottesville, Virginia, Albemarle County, Greene County, Rockingham County, Louisa, Fluvanna County, Buckingham County, Nelson County, Augusta County, Orange County, Madison County, as well as the Chesapeake Bay Region including Deltaville, Mathews, Gloucester, Middlesex, Lancaster, Irvington, and White Stone.
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First listed
May 12, 2025
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