296 Piedmont Lane Charles Town, WV 25414
Listing Courtesy of: BRIGHT IDX / Equity Realty

  296 Piedmont Lane Charles Town, WV 25414

Active (70 Days)
$1,750,000
4
BED
3
BATH
5,596
SQFT

Description

This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of early American history. “Piedmont” has been documented numerous times by historians as the most exquisite example of Georgian architecture in West Virginia. Sitting upon 32 serene acres just 2 miles from downtown Charles Town and 68 miles from Washington, D.C. Set back a ¼ mile off the main road, privacy is paramount, as the residence sits amidst ample woods, farmland, and rolling hills.The white stone house was built by Robert Worthington, of England, in 1735. This rustic portion of the home has an updated kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom suite with private entrance as well as direct access to the main house. The adjoined brick mansion was later built by Dr. John Briscoe in 1785. The home remained in the Briscoe family for centuries before being passed on to few other caretakers, including the late Jim Lehrer of PBS.Thoughtful improvements have been made over the years to blend historical significance with modern comforts. There is central heating and cooling throughout, granite kitchen countertops, updated bathrooms, newly finished 3rd floor with library, marbled floor wine cellar, fenced vegetable and herb garden, and a full tennis court, to boot. There are multiple out-buildings including a large barn, detached two-car garage, smoke house, pump house, and remnants of a secondary house far back on the property.From the wallpaper room with the earliest wallpaper in America to the master bath suite with copper soaking tub and fireplace, each room is a unique experience to be had. The main floor features an expansive central hall with 18’ ceilings, an eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room with access to the garden, a sitting room, and a study/entertainment room. Ascend the main stairs and you will find a 25’ x 11’ living area adjoining the master and secondary bedrooms with 2 full baths. Upon reaching the third floor, you will find a cozy library with an electric fireplace.The basement exhibits a finished entryway leading to the wine cellar, accompanied by ample unfinished storage space. Come experience the magic!

MLS #:
WVJF2013046
Taxes
$2,990(2022)
Lot Size
29 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1785
Style
Georgian
School District
Jefferson County Schools
County
Jefferson County

Listed By

John C Ashton, Equity Realty
Source
BRIGHT IDX
Last checked Oct 5 2024 at 1:44 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
Interior Features
  • Dining Area
  • Built-Ins
  • Crown Moldings
  • Wood Floors
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Washer
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Stove
  • Chair Railings
  • Walls/Ceilings: Plaster Walls
  • Cooktop - Down Draft
  • 2nd Kitchen
  • Exposed Beams
  • Formal/Separate Dining Room
  • Attic
  • Wine Storage
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Kitchen - Island
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Stove - Wood
  • Bathroom - Soaking Tub
Subdivision
  • None Available
Lot Information
  • Private
  • Trees/Wooded
  • Stream/Creek
Property Features
  • Below Grade
  • Above Grade
  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplace: Electric
  • Fireplace: Brick
  • Fireplace: Mantel(s)
  • Foundation: Stone
Heating and Cooling
  • Wood Burn Stove
  • Heat Pump - Oil Backup
  • Heat Pump(s)
  • Hot Water
  • Baseboard - Electric
  • Central A/C
Basement Information
  • Other
  • Partially Finished
Flooring
  • Hardwood
  • Tile/Brick
Exterior Features
  • Brick
  • Stone
  • Roof: Shingle
Utility Information
  • Sewer: On Site Septic
  • Fuel: Electric, Oil
Stories
  • 4
Living Area
  • 5,596 sqft
Location
   
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Listing Price History

Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Sep 27, 2024
Price Changed
$1,750,000
-12%
-249,000
Aug 26, 2024
Price Changed
$1,999,000
-5%
-101,000
Aug 17, 2024
Price Changed
$2,100,000
-6%
-125,000
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