Welcome To Your New Adventure In Frederick County and Gore VA! On the outskirts of Winchester VA, is a mountainous, panoramic area of North Mountain Estates. If your looking for a retreat in the woods, with privacy and very few neighboring home, this is your place. Immaculate condition and With planning love and care, the retreat for the current owners family was built in mid 1970's primarily sellers parents Summer retreat for several months out of the year. This home has never been a primary residence, but was maintained each year to keep it pristine. This retreats sits on 6.86 acres, up in the clouds, fresh air and wildlife all around. This wonderful cabin is 768 sq ft. , and on the main level is 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, living room with wood burning fireplace (the rock and stone on chimney were sourced from the property and the mantle over the woodburning fireplace is Black Walnut sourced from Cranbury NJ). The main level also has a kitchen and eating area and just off of the living room is a 10x19 Screened porch to enjoy the cool summer breezes of the mountain. The upper level is a loft for additional living, sleeping space. The exterior of the home is Aluminum siding and roof was replaced/upgraded to 50 year shingles on the main house/workshop/carport in 09/2021. The exterior of the home also has a workshop, sitting on a concrete poured foundation and a 1 car carport. Home has a crawlspace. Some other updates throughout the years including: Copper pipes replaced with PVC 08/2013, Cabin, workshop and carport re-painted 07/2016 and deck re-stained 07/2016, Siding glass doors replaced 08/2016, Carpet replaced 08/2016, Refrigerator replaced in 06/2019, Washer/Dryer replaced 06/2021, Cistern pump for pumping water from mountain, replaced 05/2023, Driveway (natural and unpaved)-regraded 03/2025. Utilities include- water heater is electric 40 gallons, air conditioner- 1 window unit, heating-wood burning fireplace and kerosene heater, water supply natural spring cistern pump, sewer - conventional septic system installed when home was built. Finally, the location of this home is convenient to Winchester, within 25 minutes for access to groceries, gas, nightlife. Much outdoor recreation/hiking, climbing options such as Tuscarora Trail (which connects to Blue Trail) 250+ mile hiking trail to the West, parallel to Appalachian Trail, Rock Cave and Overlook, The Cove Campground is just minutes from this locatoin (camping, boating, swimming, fishing, off road events) Approximately 1.5 hours to DC. Additional notes and instructions-The home is sold as-is, Cash Only-seller holds no warranties due to never living there. No Inspections, The listing agent must accompany and no drive bys viewing for the home, the driveway is chained and no access allowed unless scheduled with listing agent. There are approximately 20 homes inthe subdivision and most of the owners have lived in the subdivision 15+ years. Driveway is steep and vehicle needs to be at least AWD or 4 wheel drive. Hold Harmless document needs to be signed by each person viewing per seller request. The cabin and area surrounding in good condition. The Internet options vary, Starlink, Winchester Wireless, Hughesnet and others. The loft sq footage is 48 sq feet and for some reason not counted in tax record. Cash Only. Listing Agent Must Accompany and No Inspections 24 hour notice
Interior Features: Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), CeilngFan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Window Treatments
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, No Thru Street, Mountainous, Secluded
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $51,100
Soil Types: Limestone/Shale
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 768
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $658
Tax Assessed Value: $107,900
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $658
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Satellite, Fixed Wireless
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
120/240V
Other
Heating Fuel: Wood, Other
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV, Water Available
Water Source: Cistern, Holding Tank, Spring
Location
School Information
School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Rt 50 to Back Creek Road, travel to Left on Sawlog, bare right on Moorehead, then left on Frye Path. Sign at entrance of property and sogn post with 180. Driveway has chain across it
Location Type: Rural
Road Responsibility: Private
Road Surface Type: Access - Above Grade
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 720
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 6.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Frederick County
APN: 48 A 33
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Miscellaneous Information
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Around this home
Schools
Gainesboro Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.5mi
2/10
Frederick County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.3mi
2/10
James Wood High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.4mi
6/10
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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
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 97° expected this year, 13 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$251,000 – $304,000
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