This CHARMING home with 2 BR's, 2 bath boasts second floor living to maximize the views and a large 2 car garage/equipment area. Perfect for a weekend or permanent home. Located on 25.9 ac. with mountain views, 600 ft. of river frontage a nice stream, long frontage on both sides of Long Branch Rd. , which dead ends. The property has about 9.5 acres of open land, a large garden area and a separate pole building that can be converted to a horse barn. Over 11 acres are fenced for horses or cattle with a nice year round stream. Built by the Amish with detailed craftsmanship, the house has tongue and grove walls, beautiful hardwood floors, two nice sized bedrooms, modern kitchen with Corian countertops, a large deck looking into the beautiful views, a front porch and a nice full bath/laundry room and another room that can be used as an office. The 2 car garage has an automatic opener, is wired for a generator and has a tankless hot water heater. This is a haven for sports enthusiast!
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
25.9 acresLot Size
$474Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Elizabeth Howell-Jennings• Keller Williams
Contact: ehowell@kw.com 434-941-1275
Bought with OUT OF AREA OUT OF AREA BROKER• OUT OF AREA BROKER
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 25.9
Zoning Description: A-1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,028
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Amherst
Elementary School: Amherst Elem
Middle Or Junior School: Amherst Midl
High School: Amherst High
Location Information
Directions: From Amherst Traffic Circle, Rt. 60 west for approx. 3a miles, right on Bailey's Sawmill Rd. (Rt. 617) go to top of hill cross over E. Monitor to Poor House Farm Rd., go about 2.5 miles, take a right on Long Branch. Property on Right and left of road
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,028
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 25.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: —
County: Amherst County
APN: 65 A 5
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
AttributionContact: ehowell@kw.com 434-941-1275
Around this home
Schools
Amherst Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.2mi
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Amherst Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.6mi
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Amherst County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the
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