7017 Union Mill Rd, Clifton, VA 20124

Are you ready for a home to steal your heart? Some homes give you square footage. This one gives you a whole way of living. Set on 5 gently rolling acres in Clifton, this Arts & Crafts farmhouse has the kind of curb appeal that actually slows you down: broad covered porches, gabled rooflines, shingle-style HardiePlank, tapered stone columns, and deep green surroundings that make the house feel grounded in the landscape. Once you step inside it gets even better. More than 5,700 finished square feet. a finished lower level, 4 bedrooms, and 3.5 baths create room to spread out, come together. The kitchen is the kind of space people drift toward naturally, with warm wood cabinetry, long granite surfaces, generous seating, and sightlines that keep the cook part of every conversation. It opens beautifully to the main living spaces. Dinner parties feel easy and mornings feel unrushed. Beyond the kitchen, the 2016 great room addition absolutely changes the mood of the home: soaring beamed ceilings, built-ins, window seats, fireplace, and walls of glass that pull the outdoors in all day long. The Master Bedroom has a spa-like en suite with a soaking tub, glass shower, and the kind of natural light most people hope for and rarely get. The finished lower level adds another comfortable destination for movie nights, game days, creative projects, or long weekends when everyone wants room to relax. The original addition in 2006 gave the home real presence and scale. In 2026, the main roof was replaced, the barn roof was replaced, the entire exterior was painted, and the entire interior was painted, giving the next owner a polished start with major work already done, and there is no HOA. Another unique and special aspect of this property is the converted barn. In 2024, this county-approved ADU has a beautiful open concept living space complete with a deck overlooking the pond. With its own driveway, full kitchen, open beam ceiling gathering room, bedroom, and bath, it adds rare flexibility for guests, creative work, multi-generational living, extended stays, private work-from-home setup, or substantial additional rental income. The property keeps unfolding. A large deck, covered terrace, hot tub, gazebo, pond, and renovated dam completed in 2006 turn the outside into something far more memorable than "yard space. " The front porch feels like an arrival, while the rear deck and covered patio give you two completely different ways to enjoy the landscape. There is room here for dinners that stretch past sunset, coffee with a view of the trees, afternoons by the water, and the simple luxury of hearing more birds than traffic. This property has another unique feature. An additional 7-acre buildable parcel is available. That parcel comes complete with hiking trail, open space, and Johnny Moore Creek, creating the opportunity for an even more substantial Clifton holding. Plans are also available for a future two-car garage. For someone wanting both, And the Clifton location is a huge part of the story. Historic Clifton still keeps its small-town character, with Main Street lined by century-old buildings and a compact mix of local shops and eateries. Burke Lake Park offers a 218-acre lake, 5.25 miles of fishing shoreline, and a 4.68-mile trail around the water, while Hemlock Overlook Regional Park adds wooded trails and scenic water views. Paradise Springs Winery adds another nearby destination, and the Colonnade at Union Mill puts daily conveniences like Giant Food and Panera within easy reach. This is the rare home that feels expansive without losing warmth, impressive without feeling formal, and private without feeling isolated. It is a place for big moments, slow mornings, and the kind of everyday beauty that changes how home feels.