177 Grand View Rd, Washington, VA 22747

Located in the highly desirable Grand View area this home offers the best of country living in a tidy package. ~~ The ten acre lot features 650~ of frontage on the Rush river. ~ The three bedroom home is in immaculate shape and is move-in ready. ~ With high speed internet and a comfortable home office, telecommuting is a breeze. The home was oriented so the living spaces look out at the lawn behind the home and towards the river. ~ An expansive deck, which is sure to become your primary entrance, flanks the rear side of the home. ~ When the Rush River is running strong you can hear its murmuring as you enjoy the views. ~ Sitting here, you feel like there isn~t another person for miles. From the deck, you enter into a large living room replete with a wood burning fireplace. ~ The rear of the living room is almost completely windows that look out to the deck and the lawn behind. ~ The addition of a bay window adds even more light and color to the room. ~ A dining area sits next to the living room. ~ Similar to the living room, the back of the dining area is almost entirely windows that look out on your private lawn. ~ A small bar delineates the dining area from the kitchen. Like most well designed homes, the main entertaining space is thoughtfully separated from the owners living space. ~ The master bedroom lies at the far end of the home and, like the living and dining areas, has generous windows that look out onto the lawn. ~ The second and third bedrooms are well apportioned with plenty of closet space. The downstairs has been updated to include a nice office (perfect for working from home), a generous laundry room, a TV/Video Game nook as well as the one car garage and plenty of storage space. ~ The home itself has been meticulously maintained and features a new hot water heater and pressure tank. The ten acre lot is a nice mixture of open lawn and mature trees that provide shade and visual interest for the lawn. ~ As the property gently slopes towards the Rush River, the owners have chosen to leave a little forested area to provide habitat for the variety of woodland creatures that are attracted to the water. ~ A path leads through the woods to an open meadow that follows the river. ~ The meadow is the perfect place to camp, have a bonfire or just enjoy the babbling of the river in a comfortable chair. Despite its perfect privacy, Grand View is only minutes from the shops, galleries, theatres and restaurants in Little Washington and Sperryville. Further afield in Rappahannock County are numerous wineries, two~breweries, a distillery, organic farms, gourmet food producers and many delicious dining destinations. The majestic beauty of the Shenandoah National Park with its network of trails and outdoor opportunities is only 15 miles away. The property is also convenient to Warrenton for other interesting dining and shopping opportunities as well as conventional grocery stores and the typical array of big box stores.