There's a certain luxury in having nowhere to be but exactly where you are. Tucked among the mountains of Botetourt County and surrounded by more than 15 private acres, this remarkable estate offers the kind of setting that invites you to slow down, stay awhile, and enjoy life at a different pace. Mornings begin with coffee overlooking the trees, afternoons are spent on your private tennis court, and evenings end beneath the stars in the hot tub as the mountains fade into the horizon. Designed for both gathering and retreat, the property includes a beautifully appointed main residence, a separate guest house complete with its own full kitchen, and the space to host family and friends without ever feeling crowded. Inside the main home, soaring cathedral ceilings, expansive windows, warm gathering spaces, and two fireplaces create an atmosphere that feels both grand and welcoming. The kitchen, thoughtfully renovated in May 2025, serves as the heart of the home--equally suited for quiet mornings and lively dinner parties. Outside, winding driveways, mature trees, mountain views, and complete privacy create a setting that feels more like a destination than a residence. A three-car garage, generous outdoor living spaces, and over 15 acres of wooded beauty provide room to relax, entertain, and explore. Some homes are simply places to live. Others become the backdrop for the memories you'll talk about for years to come. This is one of those rare places--where mountain views, privacy, and recreation feel wonderfully removed from the everyday, yet the amenities of Fincastle and the Roanoke Valley remain comfortably within reach.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
15.12 acresLot Size
$209Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by ROYAL RODGERS• MAC WESTLAND REAL ESTATE GROUP
The Agricultural District A-1 is intended to preserve and enhance the rural character and natural resources of those portions of the county where agriculture, forest, rural residential and open space uses predominate, and to accommodate additional limited amounts of low density residential development that is not served by public water or wastewater systems.This district is generally intended to apply to land within the current A-1 district on the date of adoption of this chapter and land designated in the comprehensive plan as being planned for agricultural, rural residential or private forest. Land in this district is generally not intended to be served with public water or wastewater.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Communications tower
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fincastle, VA • 24090
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 581 Idle Acres Rd
$681,533
$17K under list price of $699K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $370K to $688K.