$7,850,000

Mount Sharon

  • 8 Beds
  • 10 Baths
  • 10,200 Sqft
  • 77.49 Ac lot
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  • MLS#658424

About the Property

Nestled on 77 acres in the Virginia countryside, Mount Sharon offers an extraordinary blend of Georgian architecture, rich history, and exquisite gardens. Designed by renowned architect Louis Bancel LaFarge, the 10,000+ square-foot main house is complemented by 10 acres of meticulously crafted Italian, French, and English-style gardens, with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The m

Nestled on 77 acres in the Virginia countryside, Mount Sharon offers an extraordinary blend of Georgian architecture, rich history, and exquisite gardens. Designed by renowned architect Louis Bancel LaFarge, the 10,000+ square-foot main house is complemented by 10 acres of meticulously crafted Italian, French, and English-style gardens, with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The main house is designed for gracious living and entertaining, offering expansive spaces ideal for hosting guests, gatherings, and large celebrations.


The property also features multiple outbuildings, including a farm manager’s house and a guest house with an office on the main level—perfect for accommodating staff, guests, or business needs.


For equestrian enthusiasts, the estate includes a seven-stall stable with a tack room, along with 147 acres of adjoining land available for purchase at $[hidden information] million. The additional land features a classic 1930s Sears Belmont-style barn with 20 stalls, rolling pastures, a pond, 4 run-in sheds, and multiple paddocks. Together, these create a 224+ acre world-class equestrian estate.


Located just outside the historic and charming towns of Orange and Gordonsville, Mount Sharon benefits from the area’s small-town charm and the tranquility that comes with country living. The Orange County Airport, just five minutes from the estate, accommodates a variety of super-light jets, providing easy access for those traveling from across the state or the country. The region is also home to the Montpelier Races, an annual tradition held at James Madison’s estate, celebrating the heritage and equestrian culture of the area.


Mount Sharon combines elegant living with the beauty of the Virginia landscape—an ideal home for those seeking a sophisticated country retreat.

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19184 Mount Sharon Road, Orange, VA 22960, Rapidan, Virginia, United States View on Google Maps
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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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