Welcome to The Old Post Office, a charming three-bedroom home in the heart of the Historic Village of Unison, just outside Middleburg, Virginia. Part of the home once served as the village post office before it was decommissioned and later expanded into the residence that stands today. Set amid the rolling countryside of Virginia's Hunt and Wine Country, the home offers the charm of historic village living just 8.5 miles from downtown Middleburg and 3.1 miles from Foxcroft School. The property invites you to enjoy life both indoors and out. The covered back porch provides a peaceful place for morning coffee or an evening glass of wine, while a spacious deck and fully fenced backyard offer plenty of room for entertaining, gardening and pets. Inside, the three-bedroom home combines character with modern conveniences, a newly renovated bath with walk-in shower. Improvements also includie a new gas range, refrigerator, washer and dryer, and a water treatment system. Its layout and large attic offer intriguing possibilities for a future owner who may wish to explore additional living space or other improvements. One of the property's most exceptional features is its four-car garage, a rare amount of space with possibilities well beyond parking. Whether envisioned for a car collection, workshop, artist's studio, hobbies or simply exceptional storage, it's an extraordinary complement to the home. The garage has a car lift sold "as is". But perhaps the greatest amenity is just outside the front door: Unison itself. One of Virginia's historic villages, Unison has retained a character and sense of community increasingly difficult to find. The village and surrounding countryside are home to artists, farms, horses and generations of residents drawn to this special corner of Loudoun County. The community center across the street hosts neighborhood activities including yoga, gatherings and live music, while fresh seasonal farm produce can be found just down the road. Wineries, breweries, farms and hiking trails are scattered throughout the surrounding countryside, making it possible to spend an afternoon exploring wine country and still be home on the porch by sunset. The property has also been enjoyed by visitors from near and far as a highly rated Airbnb and Airbnb Guest Favorite, drawn to the same history, tranquility and proximity to Middleburg that make it such an appealing place to call home. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a country retreat, a creative escape or simply a home with a story, The Old Post Office offers something increasingly rare: A piece of Virginia history, a genuine village community, and a place to call your own in the countryside just minutes from Middleburg.
Beaverdam Creek, located between Scottsville and Lake Monticello, is a rural and river-adjacent Howardsville neighborhood with wooded creek corridors and wide-open pasture views. The landscape reads as country lanes, long driveways, and homes set back behind tree lines, with the James River close by. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Route 6 (James River Road) and Route 15 (James Anderson Highway) junction, where traffic, river talk, and local errands converge. Community pillars include James River Brewing Company, the historic Michie Tavern, and the Jefferson Vineyards tasting room. Architecture leans farmhouse and cabin forms with porches and outbuildings. Daily rhythms track the water, the fields, and the two-lane roads.
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Market insights
21088 Unison Rd · $745,000
DAYS ON MARKET
3 days
The average home goes pending in 31 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$745,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,097,086. (47% higher than this home)
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18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Great new price! Welcome to the "Old Post Office" located in the center of the historic village of Unison. This charming cottage is situated on almost half an acre and is minutes to downtown Middleburg. The home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors, pellet stove with stone surround, family room paneled with reclaimed barnwood, living room (where the old Unison Post Office used to be), country kitchen and covered back deck ideal for entertaining. Large unfinished attic space suitable for potential expansion. Spacious back yard completely fenced for pets with nice views of open fields. Two driveways - one that leads to a side private parking area and the other to the large detached 4-car garage with workshop space.
The purpose of the Agricultural Rural-2 Zoning District is to: Implement the Rural South Place Type of the General Plan; Preserve and protect Prime Farmland Soils, recognizing their importance to the agricultural community and overall economic health of the rural economy; Support the use of land that protects, preserves, and enhances natural areas and for open space, retains farmland and the vitality of rural economy uses, consistent with the pattern of rural and agricultural land uses in the district, including sustaining and nurturing the economically significant equine industry, while fostering high quality of life for residents; Ensure complementary rural economy uses, including traditional and new agricultural uses, agriculture support and basic services directly associated with on-going agricultural activities, and other uses can be developed in ways that are consistent with the rural character of and compatible with existing residential development in the AR-2 Zoning District through mitigation or other standards; Recognize the County’s tourism industry is interconnected with the rural economy and rural economy uses in the AR-2 Zoning District by allowing for tourism uses related to agricultural uses; public, civic, and institutional uses; and rural activity and special event uses for tourists; Limit residential development to densities that will protect the land resources for agricultural operations, common open space uses, and rural economy uses, and consistent with the land use patterns in the AR-2 Zoning District, which are marked by low density and large parcels relative to the other portions of the County; Promote consistency between residential development and rural economy uses through lower density residential development or the clustering of residential development and Ensure development incorporates natural, environmental, and heritage resources while preserving important viewsheds that contribute to the rural landscape.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Fire house
Police station
Veterinary clinic
Housing-Mobile home park
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Install a new water service for new construction.
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 21088 Unison Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $440,000 and $843,840.
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