Belle View

A privately offered mountain residence positioned within Virginia wine country, offering unobstructed Blue Ridge views and established infrastructure for events, hospitality, retreats, and a wide range of destination-driven experiences.

Offered At
$2,600,000
1770 Earley Farm Rd · Amherst, VA
10,600± Sq Ft Lodge
15 Acres
50+ Mile Views
15 Bedrooms
Offered At
$2,600,000
1770 Earley Farm Rd · Amherst, VA
Property Overview

Situated among Virginia’s renowned wine country, this privately offered 10,600± sq ft mountain estate overlooks 50+ miles of sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views. Set on 15 acres in Amherst County, Belle View presents a rare opportunity to enjoy the serenity of a private mountain residence while benefiting from the infrastructure already in place for hospitality, retreat, and income-producing use.

Currently enjoyed primarily as a private residence with limited short-term rental operations, the property also carries a remarkable history and even greater operational potential. The property includes 8 private guest accommodations with en-suite bathrooms, a separate 3-bedroom owner’s residence, and an additional 3-bedroom apartment unit. Historically operated as an addiction recovery center, the property fostered a peaceful and restorative experience through practices like yoga and equine therapy. Institutional-grade systems, robust utilities, and a thoughtfully designed layout naturally support group stays, retreats, and guest accommodations.

Beyond lodging, the estate was later expanded to support weddings and large-scale gatherings, featuring multiple ceremony and event location options, a dedicated bridal suite, ample on-site parking, a secondary building with bar and restroom, and a 40×60 engineered concrete event slab with integrated tent anchoring infrastructure and underlying preparation for future structural expansion if desired. Whether envisioned as a fully scaled hospitality or event-driven business, a retreat destination, or simply enjoyed as a serene private mountain home, the groundwork is already in place for a buyer ready to build upon the property’s exceptional versatility and untapped potential.

Property Type & Historic Uses
Private Estate Wedding and Event Venue Addiction Recovery Center Short Term Rental Winery Tasting Destination Ministry, Corporate, and Wellness Retreats
Owner's Residence & Quarters
  • Primary suite with his & her baths
  • Gourmet kitchen
  • Two-sided stone fireplace
  • Private office
  • Wrap-around three-sided covered porch
Guest Accommodations
  • Private entrance
  • 1st floor: 4 bedrooms with private baths
  • 2nd floor: 6+ bedrooms
  • ADA-accessible bedrooms and bathrooms
  • Dedicated laundry room
Venue & Event Infrastructure
  • Venue and event prep kitchen
  • 36×24 outbuilding with bar and restroom
  • 40×60 concrete event slab with Integrated tent anchoring
  • Bridal suite with full bath, balcony & private access
  • Pergola & gazebo
  • Large lit parking lot
  • Handicap ramp and parking
Mechanical & Systems

Water & Energy

  • 3 wells
  • 2,000 gal fire water storage
  • 400 gal domestic water storage
  • 3-stage filtration system
  • 2 jet pumps supporting all showers efficiently
  • On-demand hot water loop
  • 3 heat pumps (replaced within 3 years)
  • 3 water heaters (electric + propane backup)
  • 1,000-gal + 500-gal propane tanks

Operational Infrastructure

  • Indoor and outdoor fire prevention system
  • ADT security system
  • Intercom system
  • Soundproof rooms
  • 4 septic tanks, including grease tank
  • Cat wiring throughout
  • Intercom system
Property Details
Status
For Sale By Owner
Zoning
A-1 Agricultural-Residential
Built
1996 (addition 2006)
Annual Taxes
$5,089
Deed Reference
Book 1189, Pages 483–486
Location & Market Context

Positioned in Virginia's
experiential travel corridor

Located along Virginia's Blue Ridge with direct access to one of the country's most visited scenic byways. Strong regional draw from multiple major markets — all within day-trip or short-drive distance.

  • Blue Ridge ParkwayOne of the most visited scenic routes in the U.S.
  • Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA — major regional institutional anchor
  • University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA
  • Sweet Briar CollegeAmherst County
  • Appalachian TrailRegional hiking destination draw
  • Wintergreen ResortAdjacent mountain recreation region
  • George Washington National ForestRegional outdoor recreation anchor

Virginia Wine Country

Positioned on the edge of the Monticello Wine Trail and within broader Virginia wine country demand corridors — one of the most active agritourism regions on the East Coast.

The property's prior ABC license approval and history as a winery tasting location make it a viable candidate for winery partnership or satellite destination use.

Strong Drive-Market Access From

Washington DC / NoVA Lynchburg Richmond Charlottesville
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