Charming, secluded farmette on 6 lush acres -- close to Historic Lexington, Virginia Military Institute, Washington & Lee University, Southern Virginia University, great restaurants, shops, music and art! Close to Lake Robertson, 18,000 acres of Va State Game Land, Maury River canoeing and kayaking. This 1920's Farmhouse, completely renovated, offers charm, open spaces, and updated kitchen and baths. Custom kitchen includes granite counter tops, Viking stove, cherry cabinets . . . and opens to the dining room. Dining room features a native-stone hearth with a wood stove. Great room has a spacious vaulted ceiling. First floor offers an office and sun room, which exits to a rear deck over-looking a scenic stream which borders the property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
6 acresLot Size
$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Paula Martin• Lexington Real Estate Connection
Listed by Jessie Bahhur• Lexington Real Estate Connection
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
2,755
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockbridge County
APN
44-A--25
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
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 Jul 31, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Wood Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Tile, Wood
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Dining Room
Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden, Balcony
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered, Deck
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Construction Materials: Cedar
Property Features
On Waterfront
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Horses Allowed
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage, Barn(s), Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential - Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Wooded
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Lot Size Acres: 6
Zoning Description: Agricultural
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,883
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Central
Middle Or Junior School: Maury River
High School: Rockbridge Co
Location Information
Directions: From Center of Lexington (Nelson and Main intersection), take Rt 60 W for 5.8 miles. Rt 60 turns into Rt 850 at Exit 50, I-64 W. Stay on Rt 850 for 3.8 miles. Turn Left onto Big Hill Rd (Rt 646) for 4.1 miles. 1 Unexpected Lane is the 1st house on the Left at the intersection of Unexpected Rd and Big Hill Rd. 14.2 miles and 22 minutes from Lexington. (2 mi past entrance for the House Mnt Inn)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,755
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Rockbridge County
APN: 44-A--25
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Central Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.6mi
5/10
Maury River Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.3mi
5/10
Rockbridge County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.8mi
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 19 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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Historical weather
Lexington, VA • 24450
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.3 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
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