Step back in time & own a truly unique property in the heart of Augusta County. Originally built in the 1870s & rebuilt in 1929, Moffatt’s Creek Mill—known locally as Smiley Mill—offers a rare opportunity to preserve & enjoy an authentic piece of the Shenandoah Valley’s milling heritage. Converted into a residence, this historic mill blends craftsmanship & rustic charm with modern comforts, making it ideal as a full-time home, retreat, artist’s studio, or creative event space. Sold fully furnished. 3.48 acres of woods & open spaces with views of the creek & waterfall. Trout fishing right from your own property along the banks of Moffatt’s Creek. Lower level features a spacious family room, bedrooms & full bath; main level opens to a large deck overlooking the creek; primary bedroom includes a private balcony with sweeping waterfall views. Basement level preserves the original mill wheel, with extra storage & laundry. Slate-style roof (2019), VDH Alternative Septic Treatment System (2021), & new insulation (2025). New LPV flooring & appliances (2026). Whether your dream is to create a private getaway or reimagine it as a gallery or studio, Moffatt’s Creek Mill is truly a one-of-a-kind—a property brimming with endless potential.
The General Agriculture District is intended to allow an area to be devoted to agricultural use; to conserve, protect, and encourage the development, improvement and preservation of agricultural land for the production of food and other agricultural products; to retain major areas of natural ground cover for conservation purposes; and to retain forests; The principal purposes of this district may be accomplished by maintaining the existing agricultural lands and preventing the encroachment of incompatible land uses, while allowing development to occur at a reasonable density; Non-farm residents should recognize that in this district they are located in an agricultural environment where the right to farm and the right to practice forestry have been established as public policies; This district is also intended to minimize the demand for unanticipated public improvements and services, such as public sewer and water, by reducing development densities and discouraging large-scale development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% 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
Middlebrook, VA • 24459
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Sun exposure
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Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 6602 Middlebrook Rd
$492,696
$5,304 under list price of $498K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $392K to $562K.