Timeless colonial elegance awaits on 22 private acres in Western Amherst County, just 12 minutes from town conveniences including shopping, dining, and Route 29. This rare find offers a covered front porch with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Inside, enjoy 6 beautifully designed fireplaces, extensive molding, refinished pine floors, and fresh interior paint throughout. The updated kitchen features new appliances, while the primary and main-level baths have been beautifully renovated. A large formal dining room adds charm and space for entertaining. The sunroom is filled with natural light and overlooks the private wooded acreage. Exterior features include professionally painted cedar siding. Finished basement offers English style with a rare brick flooring, wood stove, built-ins, full bath, office, laundry, and workshop. Timeless character, privacy, and convenience. There are three public lakes nearby for recreational purposes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
22.88 acresLot Size
$202Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by CHRISTINA HOLMES• KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY-LYNCHBURG
Timeless colonial elegance awaits on 22 private acres in Western Amherst County, just 12 minutes from town conveniences including shopping, dining, and Route 29. This rare find offers a covered front porch with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Inside, enjoy 6 beautifully designed fireplaces, extensive molding, refinished pine floors, and fresh interior paint throughout. The updated kitchen features new appliances, while the primary and main-level baths have been beautifully renovated. A large formal dining room adds charm and space for entertaining. The sunroom is filled with natural light and overlooks the private wooded acreage. Exterior features include professionally painted cedar siding. Finished basement offers English style with a rare brick flooring, wood stove, built-ins, full bath, office, laundry, and workshop. Timeless character, privacy, and convenience. There are three public lakes nearby for recreational purposes.
CAAR #645347
May 17, 2024
Sold
$500,000
$168/sq ft
Nov 15, 2023
Price Changed
$559,900
$188/sq ft
Sep 12, 2023
Price Changed
$595,000
$200/sq ft
Sep 1, 2023
Listed
$629,900
$212/sq ft
+54
A truly alluring home on 22.85 acres in Western Amherst County with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Traditional Colonial Style of symmetry with 6 fireplaces, chair and crown molding, beautiful hard pine flooring. There is a main level bedroom and full bath and 2 more bedrooms upstairs with an adjoining full bath. The walk out English Basement with brick flooring has a full bath and bedroom or home office, large recreation room. The sunroom is an all-season room allowing you to enjoy nature all year long.
LMLS #347870
May 17, 2024
Sold
$500,000
$168/sq ft
Apr 11, 2024
Pending
—
Feb 27, 2024
Relisted
—
Feb 26, 2024
Pending
—
Nov 14, 2023
Price Changed
$559,900
$188/sq ft
Sep 12, 2023
Price Changed
$595,000
$200/sq ft
Aug 29, 2023
Listed
$629,900
$212/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1993
Sold
$35,000
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,472 (+54.8%)
$105,800 + $405,700
$511,500
2025
$1,598 (−17.8%)
$88,200 + $230,600
$318,800
2024
$1,945
$88,200 + $230,600
$318,800
2023
$1,945
$88,200 + $230,600
$318,800
2022
$1,945
$88,200 + $230,600
$318,800
2021
$1,945
$88,200 + $230,600
$318,800
2020
$1,945 (+6.5%)
$88,200 + $230,600
$318,800
2019
$1,826
$94,200 + $205,100
$299,300
2018
$1,826
$94,200 + $205,100
$299,300
2017
$1,825
$94,200 + $205,100
$299,300
2016
$1,825 (+8.9%)
$94,200 + $205,100
$299,300
2015
$1,676
$94,200 + $205,100
$299,300
2014
$1,676
$94,200 + $205,100
$299,300
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
22.88 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,074
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,074
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Amherst County
APN
64 A 22C
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Amherst, VA • 24521
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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4.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 280 Hidden Acres Ln
$576,698
$23K under list price of $600K
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