Set in a quiet and picturesque valley just south of Delaplane, Virginia, Montana Farm is a remarkable 220-acre historic estate offering an exceptional blend of natural beauty, rich heritage, and thoughtfully restored residences. Once home to Channing Meade Smith of Mosby’s Rangers, the property is defined by sweeping valley views, abundant wildlife, and a diverse landscape that is approximately 60% open and highly usable, with extensive frontage along Big Branch. The circa 1852 main residence has been meticulously restored, combining historic character with modern systems and conveniences. The exterior features distinctive scored stucco, a metal roof, and a stone terrace, all executed with careful attention to detail. Inside, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and two fireplaces create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The main level opens to a central front hall that flows seamlessly into a gracious living room with a gas-log fireplace and tall windows that fill the space with natural light. A separate dining room offers a wood-burning fireplace and similar bright exposures. To the rear, the home features a thoughtfully designed kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a casual dining area with direct access to the stone terrace, and a cozy family room anchored by a wood stove. A powder room tucked beneath the staircase completes the main level. Upstairs, the second floor includes three bedrooms and two updated full baths. The primary suite offers an en-suite bath with double vanities, while two additional bedrooms share a hall bath. Laundry is conveniently located on this level. Outdoor living is equally appealing, with a rear stone terrace enhanced by a charming pergola, mature landscaping, and historic boxwoods. Just beyond, a beautifully restored three-level stone Patent House, dating to circa 1840, provides additional conditioned space full of character currently used as an office. Supporting structures and amenities throughout the farm are extensive. A renovated two-bedroom, two- bath tenant or guest house features wood floors, a wood stove, a loft, and inviting porches and decks, including a covered rear deck with long valley views. A separate mountain cabin, known as the “House in the Woods, ” has undergone exterior restoration and presents an opportunity for interior completion. The property is well-equipped for agricultural and recreational use with a greenhouse, gardens, and fields for livestock plus a network of trails ideal for hunting and hiking. Numerous outbuildings include a new equipment barn and several restored pre-Civil War farm buildings. Protected under a Fauquier County Open Space Conservation Easement with one potential division right, Montana Farm lies within a highly preserved and scenic area. Accessed via Carrington Road, the property offers both privacy and convenience, with easy access to I-66, Dulles International Airport, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D. C. Montana Farm represents a rare opportunity to own a legacy estate in one of Virginia’s most beautiful valleys. See Property Features in Document section
Single-familyProperty Type
1852Year Built
220 acresLot Size
$1,795Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kathryn Harrell• Washington Fine Properties, LLC
•540-687-6395 (broker)
•info@wfp.com (broker)
Listed by Shannon Gilmore• Washington Fine Properties, LLC
•540-687-6395 (broker)
•info@wfp.com (broker)
Bought with Will Driskill• Thomas and Talbot Estate Properties, Inc.
Est. $3,311 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3459 Carrington Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #VAFQ2021266
May 28, 2026
Sold
$3,895,000
$1,795/sq ft
May 1, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 20, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 18, 2026
Listed
$3,895,000
$1,795/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #VAFQ165558
Jul 27, 2020
Sold
$2,550,000
$1,175/sq ft
Jul 14, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 8, 2020
Contingent
—
May 22, 2020
Listed
$2,650,000
$1,221/sq ft
+63
"Montana Farm, " Located in a quiet and scenic valley just south of Delaplane VA, was once the home of Channing Meade Smith, part of Mosby Rangers. The property has many scenic views of the valley and is teaming with wildlife. The main residence, circa 1852, offers a completely restored interior and exterior. The exterior is a unique scored stucco with metal roof, and stone terrace, all finished with attention to detail. The interior floors are hardwood, rooms offer high ceilings and there are two fireplaces. The main level opens into a front hall, that flows into the living room which is centered around a fireplace with gas logs, and tall windows that provide light and air. A well-proportioned dining room has a wood-burning fireplace and again the tall windows. The rear of the main house offers a well-designed kitchen, with stainless steel appliances, family dining with easy access to the stone terrace, and a cozy family area with a wood stove. A half bath under the staircase completes the first floor. The 2nd floor offers three bedrooms and 2 full baths. The master bedroom has an en-suite master bath with tub/shower and double vanity sinks. Two additional guest rooms are connected and have access to the hall bath with tub/shower. Laundry facilities are on the second floor. The rear stone terrace is complemented by a lovely pergola, surrounded by mature plantings and old boxwoods. Just a short walk across the terrace is a meticulously restored stone Patent house, which is circa 1840 with 3 levels, all with conditioned space. The main level has a fireplace and there are available plans for a bath to be added. The main house has modern up to date systems, including on-demand hot water, Zoned HVAC with propane back up, generator, new windows with storms/screens. The main house utilities/mechanicals are located in the refurbished original cellar. There are 3 wells, a small fenced orchard, cattle pens, and trails for hunting and hiking. A Renovated two-bedroom, two-bath tenant house with wood stove, wood floors, great room, loft, and sitting room makes the perfect guest or tenant house. Its porches and decks are great for outdoor entertaining and relaxing. The rear deck is covered and runs across the rear where one may enjoy long views of the valley. A Mountain cabin or The House Into Woods has been restored on the exterior and is awaiting an interior restoration. Stop and sit on the front porch to enjoy the view of the western mountains. Several outbuildings including an equipment barn which had been converted to a party barn, " a restored pre-civil war bank barn, corn crib, chicken coop, machine shed and there is a run-in shed, and board and wire fencing. 220 acres, in 10 parcels on the west slope of Cobbler Mountain, 60% open and useable acres, and major frontage on "Big Branch. Montana Farm is in a Fauquier County Open Space Conservation Easement in a highly protected area. Travel Carrington Road to appreciate this spectacular valley, where the farm is located and offers easy access to I66, Dulles, Northern VA, and Washington, DC. Only the second time on the market in 150 years.
BRIGHT MLS #VAFQ165604
Jul 27, 2020
Sold
$2,550,000
$1,175/sq ft
Jul 14, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 14, 2020
Contingent
—
May 22, 2020
Listed
$2,650,000
$1,221/sq ft
+63
"Montana Farm, " Located in a quiet and scenic valley just south of Delaplane VA, was once the home of Channing Meade Smith, part of Mosby Rangers. The property has many scenic views of the valley and is teaming with wildlife. The main residence, circa 1852, offers a completely restored interior and exterior. The exterior is a unique scored stucco with metal roof, and stone terrace, all finished with attention to detail. The interior floors are hardwood, rooms offer high ceilings and there are two fireplaces. The main level opens into a front hall, that flows into the living room which is centered around a fireplace with gas logs, and tall windows that provide light and air. A well-proportioned dining room has a wood-burning fireplace and again the tall windows. The rear of the main house offers a well-designed kitchen, with stainless steel appliances, family dining with easy access to the stone terrace, and a cozy family area with a wood stove. A half bath under the staircase completes the first floor. The 2nd floor offers three bedrooms, and 2 full baths. The master bedroom has an en-suite master bath with tub/shower and double vanity sinks. Two additional guest rooms are connected and have access to the hall bath with tub/shower. Laundry facilities are on the second floor. The rear stone terrace is complemented by a lovely pergola, surrounded by mature plantings and old boxwoods. Just a short walk across the terrace is a meticulously restored stone Patent house, which is circa 1840 with 3 levels, all with conditioned space. The main level has a fireplace and there are available plans for a bath to be added. The main house has modern up to date systems, including on-demand hot water, Zoned HVAC with propane back up, generator, new windows with storms/screens. The main house utilities/mechanicals are located in the refurbished original cellar. There are 3 wells, a small fenced orchard, cattle pens, and trails for hunting and hiking. A Renovated two-bedroom, two-bath tenant house with wood stove, wood floors, great room, loft, and sitting room makes the perfect guest or tenant house. Its porches and decks are great for outdoor entertaining and relaxing. The rear deck is covered and runs across the rear where one may enjoy long views of the valley. A Mountain cabin, or The House Into Woods has been restored on the exterior and is awaiting an interior restoration. Stop and sit on the front porch to enjoy the view of the western mountains. Several outbuildings including an equipment barn which had been converted to a party barn, " a restored pre-civil war bank barn, corn crib, chicken coop, machine shed and there is a run-in shed, and board and wire fencing. 222 acres, on the west slope of Cobbler Mountain, 60% open and useable acres, and major frontage on "Big Branch . Montana Farm is in a Fauquier County Open Space Conservation easement in a highly protected area. Travel Carrington Road to appreciate this spectacular valley, where the farm is located and offers easy access to I66, Dulles, Northern VA, and Washington, DC. Only the second time on the market in 170 years.
The Agriculture RA District generally contains those areas where agriculture and forestry are the predominant uses or where significant agricultural lands or large lot farmette type residential development exists. The regulations are designed to assist in the protection and preservation of the agricultural uses and to mitigate land use conflicts between agricultural uses and appropriately limited residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Dairy
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
Timberland
Feb 3, 2021 • Final
Trades permit - residential
Gas
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
School District Name: FAUQUIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Route 66 west to Delaplane exit # 23, merge onto Rt17 N, take first left onto State Rt 55. Follow Rt 55 under I66 to the left onto Carrington Rd. to driveway on the left.
Location Type: Other
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,170
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 12.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1909
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Fauquier County
APN: 6040183124000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Claude Thompson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.4mi
7/10
Marshall Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.0mi
5/10
Fauquier High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.8mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 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
Delaplane, VA • 20144
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$2.61M – $3.16M
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