A Pond on 22 Acres in the Blue Ridge Foothills
$329,900 Ripe for Reimagining
In the Blue Ridge foothills of Amherst County — 22.36 acres of Virginia farmstead land, with mountain views through the trees.
A pond sits back off the gravel drive, and a red barn with a working horse stable and electric-fenced pasture is ready for animals on day one. Inside, exposed log walls in the front room hint at an older structure beneath the house, though this is a genuine as-is project — dated wallpaper, worn carpet, and unfinished rooms throughout, alongside a stone fireplace and wide-plank floors worth uncovering. A greenhouse and a detached shed round out the outbuildings. 4 bd / 2 ba, 2,926 sq ft, on 22.36 acres.
Listed at $329,900. Listing courtesy of Tiffany Wright, Divine Fog Realty Company LLC.
Homestead Potential
Water & Infrastructure
The pond is the property's centerpiece water feature — enough for wildlife, irrigation, or just sitting beside with a cup of coffee — though buyers should confirm its exact water source and any easements before counting on it for livestock. No public water hookup is mentioned in the listing, so plan to verify the well's condition and output early.
Crop & Income Potential
This isn't tilled cropland — the open ground here is pasture, already fenced for horses rather than row crops. Amherst County's agricultural base along the Blue Ridge foothills leans toward pasture, orchards, and small-scale operations, which fits the setup already in place.
Sustainability
The greenhouse and detached shed mean growing space and storage are already accounted for, which covers a real chunk of what a self-sufficient setup needs beyond the house itself. The renovation here is unfinished rather than started — budget for a real rebuild inside, not just cosmetic updates.
The Boundaries
Twenty-two acres in hilly, wooded terrain makes a current survey worth the cost before you plan fence lines, pasture rotation, or where the driveway to the barn should really go. Confirm easements and any right-of-way along the road frontage before finalizing plans.
Beyond the Property Line
Local Flavor & Small-Town Character
Amherst County sits at the base of the Blue Ridge Parkway, with the county seat of Amherst and the village of Monroe both keeping a quiet, rural character despite being a short drive from Lynchburg. Sweet Briar College, just up the road, anchors the area's small-town feel with public lectures, trails, and seasonal events open to the community.
Agricultural Resources & Neighbor Networks
The Virginia Cooperative Extension office serving Amherst County provides research-based guidance on livestock, pasture management, and home horticulture, including 4-H programs relevant to a property already set up for horses.
Outdoor Recreation & Natural Surroundings
The Blue Ridge Parkway's northern end is minutes away, with the Peaks of Otter recreation area offering hiking, a lake, and mountain overlooks. The James River, which cuts through the county, adds canoeing and fishing access not far from the property.
Listed on Zillow
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