Historic and majestic Melrose Castle is a Virginia landmark located in theCasanova Hunt area of Fauquier County, less than 1 hour from DC. 9000 sqfton 50 private, wooded acres, 4 miles of hiking, horseback and ATV trails, barn with stalls, 2 paddocks, in-ground pool, tennis court. Extensiveinfrastructure work completed in 2016. Hard work has been done, ready forthe final phase of renovation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1857Year Built
50 acresLot Size
$367Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Casey Margenau• Casey Margenau Fine Homes and Estates LLC
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
5.5
Stories
3
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
50 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
9,002
Year built
1857
Style
Other
County
Fauquier County
APN
7902895059000
Parking Spaces
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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 19, 2026.
RA
Agriculture District
The Agriculture RA District generally contains those areas where agriculture and forestry are the predominant uses or where significant agricultural lands or large lot farmette type residential development exists. The regulations are designed to assist in the protection and preservation of the agricultural uses and to mitigate land use conflicts between agricultural uses and appropriately limited residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Dairy
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
Timberland
Sep 8, 2020 • Final
Trades permit - residential
Electrical
Gas
Generator
Aug 7, 2020 • Final
Residential addition
Addition
HVAC
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Brick Driveway, Circular Driveway
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 6
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 5
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Door Features: French
Entry Location: Foyer
Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Dining Area, Butlers Pantry, Breakfast Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Brick, Porch(es), Wrap Around
Roof: Rubber, Tar/Gravel, Metal
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Barn/Stable, Shed
Exterior Information
Flood Lights, Tennis Court(s)
Fencing: Board
Pool Information
Personal Pool
In Ground
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Landscaping, Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded, Secluded, Private
Topography: Hilly, Rolling
Water Frontage In Feet: 100
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $382,600
Dock Information
Dock/Slip Conveys: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 9,002
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $14,420.25
Tax Assessed Value: $1,479,000
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $15,366.81
Assessments Information
Special Assessment Payment: Annually
Year Assessed: 2014
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
90% Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Bottled Gas/Propane
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: FAUQUIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Location Information
Directions: I-66W to Exit 43A to Route 29 South. Left at Dumfries Road (Route 605). Right on Route 602 (Rogues Road). Right at Stop sign. Left on Route 602 for 2 miles. Melrose Castle is located on left at 8871 Rogues Road. Property is gated.
Location Type: Creek
Mean Low Water Feet: 0
Road Responsibility: State
Waterfrontage Information
Distance To Body Of Water: Less than 1 Block
Water Access Features: Fishing Allowed, Canoe/Kayak
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Creek
Water Body Name: CREEK
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 9,002
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 50 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1857
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Fauquier County
APN: 7902895059000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
H.M. Pearson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Auburn Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
8/10
Kettle Run High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
8/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$3.14M – $3.81M
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