For Sale

Listed by Christopher Craddock and Cami Noble

Source: Bright MLS #VAAG2002920

208 Jake's Lane, Deerfield, VA, 24432

$350,000

2
1
1128 sq. ft.
304920 sq. ft.

SingleFam

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1 day on the market

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About this property

A genuine piece of Virginia history on 6.09 acres adjoining the George Washington National Forest. This authentic early-1800s hand-hewn log cabin offers a setting and story that simply cannot be recreated. At the heart of the property is the original one-room log cabin, with its hand-hewn logs still forming the walls of the home today. Around 1946, two wings were added using historic telephone and telegraph poles, some still displaying their original numbered and lettered plaques. The result is not a reproduction or a modern interpretation of an old cabin, but a home where more than two centuries of history remain visible in its construction. Offering approximately 1,127 square feet, the main home includes 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, along with a generous kitchen and inviting living spaces. The original river-stone fireplace and two wood stoves preserve the cabin's unmistakable character, while thoughtful improvements bring modern practicality to this remarkable property. Recent updates include a new metal roof and gutters, new vinyl windows, insulation, updated 200-amp electrical service, PEX plumbing, new kitchen flooring, and a brand-new Samsung range. The property is served by a 1,000-gallon cistern and septic system and is designed for easy winterization between stays. A separate detached 1-bedroom living quarter provides additional flexibility for guests, family, a studio, private retreat, or other uses. Additional historic outbuildings and a hidden unfinished loft add even more character and possibilities. And then there is the land. Approximately three acres of open grassland and elevated plateaus are surrounded by mature native trees, including red and white oak, chestnut, and persimmon. Two streams cross the property, while a natural lawn surrounds the cabin. Deer and turkey are frequent visitors, with abundant birdlife and other wildlife throughout the surrounding forest. Two porches invite you to slow down and enjoy the setting. Just steps from the cabin, a fire pit constructed from river stones gathered from the property's own streams creates a memorable place to gather beneath an expansive dark sky filled with stars. Perhaps most extraordinary is what lies beyond the 6.09 private acres: the property directly adjoins the George Washington National Forest, placing protected land at your doorstep. Accessed by a private road off a winding forestry lane, the setting feels wonderfully secluded while remaining a property you can comfortably enjoy today. With Agricultural/Residential zoning and no HOA, 208 Jake's Lane offers an uncommon combination of authentic history, usable acreage, modern improvements, streams, wildlife, flexible additional living space, and direct adjacency to protected National Forest land. Some properties can be understood from a list of features. This one needs to be experienced. Walk the original cabin, see the hand-hewn logs and historic telephone poles, follow the streams, sit on the porch, and discover what has been preserved at 208 Jake's Lane.

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