EdgemontElem; JeterWatson Middle; CovingtonHigh. Host family, friends, meetings, and special events in grand Gatsby-era style at Pen-Y-Bryn, an Arts & Crafts mansion on 24+ private acres just outside Covington. Located less than an hour from Roanoke or Lexington, and only 30 minutes from two renowned area resorts, this landmark property boasts generous living and dining rooms, expansive porches and garden terraces, and 11+ commodious bedrooms. Pen-Y-Bryn was constructed in 1919 for one of Virginia's principal industrialists, William Allan Luke, Sr. From his mountaintop estate (''pen y bryn'' is Welsh for ''top of the hill'') across the Jackson River just outside of Covington, Luke could literally and figuratively oversee the operations of the West Virginia Pulp & Paper Company (later Westvac
Single-familyProperty Type
1919Year Built
24.77 acresLot Size
$48Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by JANE HARRIS• JAMES RIVER REALTY LLC
Bought with Non Member Transaction Agent• Non-Member Transaction Office
Host family, friends, meetings, and special events in grand Gatsby-era style at Pen-Y-Bryn, an Arts & Crafts mansion on 24+ private acres just outside Covington. Located less than an hour from Roanoke or Lexington, and only 30 minutes from two renowned area resorts, this landmark property boasts generous living and dining rooms, expansive porches and garden terraces, and 11+ commodious bedrooms.
MLSRV #738903
Nov 1, 2009
Listing Removed
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Nov 13, 2008
Listed
$744,950
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,780 (−18.5%)
$57,000 + $510,300
$567,300
2024
$3,409
$45,000 + $422,000
$467,000
2023
$3,409
$45,000 + $422,000
$467,000
2022
$3,409
$45,000 + $422,000
$467,000
2021
$3,409
$45,000 + $422,000
$467,000
2020
$3,409
$45,000 + $422,000
$467,000
2019
$3,409 (−7.9%)
$45,000 + $422,000
$467,000
2018
$3,700
$56,000 + $465,100
$521,100
2017
$3,700
$56,000 + $465,100
$521,100
2016
$3,699 (+2.9%)
$56,000 + $465,100
$521,100
2015
$3,595
$56,000 + $465,100
$521,100
2014
$3,595
$56,000 + $465,100
$521,100
Tax history for 515 Luke Mountain Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,780 (−18.5%)
$57,000 + $510,300
$567,300
2024
$3,409
$45,000 + $422,000
$467,000
2023
$3,409
$45,000 + $422,000
$467,000
2022
$3,409
$45,000 + $422,000
$467,000
2021
$3,409
$45,000 + $422,000
$467,000
2020
$3,409
$45,000 + $422,000
$467,000
2019
$3,409 (−7.9%)
$45,000 + $422,000
$467,000
2018
$3,700
$56,000 + $465,100
$521,100
2017
$3,700
$56,000 + $465,100
$521,100
2016
$3,699 (+2.9%)
$56,000 + $465,100
$521,100
2015
$3,595
$56,000 + $465,100
$521,100
2014
$3,595
$56,000 + $465,100
$521,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
7,888
Year built
1919
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alleghany County
APN
05600-00-000-0220
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 10
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 6
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 16,400
Year Built: 1919
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 24.77
Lot Size Acres: 24.77
Lot Size Square Feet: 1,078,981.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: River or Other
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,821
Parcel Number: 56-22, 39-27C
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Radiator Gas Heat, Wood Furnace
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Other - See Remarks
Middle Or Junior School: Other - See Remarks
High School: Other - See Remarks
Location Information
Directions: I-64 to exit 16A; US-60W/US-220N through Covington (L on E Madison, 1.28 mi to L on S Monroe, 1.42 mi to slight L on Luke Mountain Rd); 0.85 mi up private road to home on L (east side circular drive)
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,888
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1919
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Alleghany County
APN: 05600-00-000-0220
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 829955
ListPrice: $549,000
Around this home
Schools
Callaghan Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
7/10
Clifton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
Alleghany High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
2/10
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.3 hours in
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