2983 Old Winchester Rd, Boyce, VA 22620

Description

WELCOME TO THIS 44-ACRE PRIVATE OASIS WITH 3,675 FEET ON THE OPEQUON CREEK! This is an amazing opportunity for outdoor lovers. If you like to hunt, fish, hike, go 4-wheeling, dirt biking, target shooting, or ride a horse down one of the many well-defined trails, this home and property are for you. Adjoining the property is The Izaak Walton League. It is a private, non-profit conservation organization with chapters nationwide. They promote environmental awareness and offer target practice, archery, fishing on their lake, trails, seasonal events, camping, and more. The cost is $184 per year for individuals or $248 for a family. The opportunity to own a property like this is very rare. There is also one extra dwelling unit right. So, build another home for guests and family or you can also subdivide and sell. It is located just east of Winchester, a small historic city that offers the best the South has in terms of culture, history, shops, restaurants, a great school system, colleges, and more. It was written up in Southern Living magazine as being one of the best small cities in the South. It is also in a good location for commuting to Northern Virginia. Clarke County offers a cultural center, museums, many restaurants, the Appalachian Trail, the Shenandoah River, wineries, breweries, history and zoning that will keep it rural for many years to come.
From the state-maintained country road, you will travel through the trees and open fields to arrive at the well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath, one-level home. It sits on a knoll under the swaying pines and hardwood trees and has panoramic views of the countryside. The home has a brand-new 30' x 12' deck, as well as fresh interior paint and new carpeting. You will spend many happy hours on the deck entertaining your guests in total privacy. There is a large family room with a woodstove and a beamed ceiling that accesses the deck. There is also a generous front porch. The floor plan is traditional and has a large entry foyer. There is no need to walk through one room to get to the next. The formal living room has double French doors that also make it a great office space. The bedrooms are generously sized, and the primary bedroom has a soaking tub with a separate shower. The 1,944-square-foot basement is unfinished but has windows and its own exterior access. Finishing it will double the home's square footage to around 3,888 square feet.

HERE IS THE BEST PART—Throughout this wooded wonderland, you will find well-defined and maintained trails to just about every part of the property. A short walk or drive will take you to the Opequon Creek access areas. There are many. You will find cascading water running by, deeper pools for cooling off, a bit of fishing, areas for picnicking, and level ground for camping. As you explore, you will see a tree stand or two for hunting and wildlife everywhere. In the woods, there are new and ancient trees. For those scientific minds, there are many species of birds, wildflowers, mushrooms, and edible plants to spend hours learning about.

CHECK WITH ZONING—There is the possibility of having a hunt club, sanctuary, or a place to teach others everything about the outdoors. Or, Be selfish and keep it to yourself. No matter how you enjoy this property, owning it will definitely change your life in so many positive ways. Come take a look at it today.