SHEPHERD'S ABIDING c. 1865, charming horse farm of 7.55 ac. w/ mostly open land & pastures offering a multitude of uses. The historic 3 bedroom 2 bath home is a classic Virginia "Two over Two" design, graced w/ a rare central fireplace, and has many wonderful upgrades. The kitchen extension was added around 1905 and most recently updated in 2015, including a large six burner stove w/ convection oven, granite counters & farm sink. A custom designed master suite wing was added in 2016, includes wide doors, extensive closets storage and the bath boasts a walk-in shower, deep soaking tub & double vanities. This addition included significant investments to improve the home's foundation, mechanical & building systems. Home is sited well off a quiet country road on a rise overlooking the property. Includes half-size replica guest cottage of main house, with ready to finish interior. Enjoy scenic views of barns, rolling pastures and beautiful year-round stream that bisects the land, plus farm is bordered on 2 sides by small creeks. This tranquil property is situated in a peaceful rural farming area of Fluvanna, approx. 3 miles south of I-64 at Ferncliff, less than 25 mi. to Charlottesville, and 45 mi. to Richmond. FIBER INTERNET!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1865Year Built
7.55 acresLot Size
$372Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by JIM FAULCONER• MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
Listed by WILL FAULCONER• MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7.55 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
1,688
Year built
1865
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fluvanna County
APN
23//A//7///
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Bathroom
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 8 Information
Type: Primary Bathroom
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Wood
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Interior Features: Primary Downstairs, Remodeled, Sitting Area in Primary, Eat-in Kitchen, Home Office, Utility Room
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 3,478
Foundation Details: Poured, Stone
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Stick Built, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Side Porch
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Detached
Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
PropertyAttachedYN: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Levels: One and One Half
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,932
AboveGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
Green Energy Efficient: Exposure/Shade
Land Information
Pasture Area: 5
HorseAmenities: Barn, Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 7.55
Lot Features: Native Plants
Zoning: A-1 Agricultural
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,795.33
Parcel Number: 23 A 7
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Fiber Optic Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Propane, Multi-Fuel
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Central (Fluvanna)
Middle Or Junior School: Fluvanna
High School: Fluvanna
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 272 PERKINS RD
Directions: FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE, I-64 EAST to Ferncliff Exit ( # 143), go south on Rt. 208 to Rt. 250, cross Rt. 250, follow Kents Store Way ( Rt. 659) south for 2.6 miles, left on Perkins Rd. ( Rt. 623) for .2 mile to driveway on right.. Sign up.
Community Information
Community Features: Stream
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,688
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1865
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Fluvanna County
APN: 23//A//7///
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
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Schools
Carrysbrook Elementary
Public 3-4 • Assigned • 9.0mi
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Fluvanna Middle
Public 5-7 • Assigned • 10.0mi
6/10
Fluvanna County High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 10.0mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$684,000 – $828,000
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