布埃纳维斯塔(Buena Vista) · 整套客用套房 · 1室1床1.0卫 · 可住2人 · Old Glasgow House- Private Entry Suite- 5 mi. Lex.
Old Glasgow House (c. 1820) is five miles from Lexington and seven miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. With a mile of river frontage, the property affords extensive opportunities for wildlife viewing and bird watching. The rental suite includes a private entrance, bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen, patio and parking. Those who enjoy nature, history, and mountain-valley views will find a stay in this authentic country home to be a welcome respite from the daily rush of modern life. Old Glasgow House (c. 1820) is nestled in a quiet river valley just five miles from the quaint college town of Lexington, Virginia. This secluded brick home is surrounded by 144 conserved acres of woods, pastures, ponds, and wetlands. A twenty-minute drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway, the property offers mountain views and almost a mile of walkable river frontage. The property affords extensive opportunities for wildlife viewing and bird watching. For many years the large home has been divided into two separate living spaces. The owners, a woodworker and teacher, inhabit half of this quiet, spacious house and offer hospitality to guests who would also enjoy this unique setting. The rental suite is on the first floor of the home and includes a private entrance, bedroom with queen bed, adjacent bathroom, spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, patio and parking. Artwork abounds, as do well-loved yet still functional antique furnishings from early America and the Middle East. Eclectic yet simple in style, the décor reflects the warm creative spirit of the owners as well as the country character of their almost two hundred year-old home. The home was originally built by the Glasgow family. The foundation stones were quarried on the property and the bricks were also produced nearby. Construction proceeded through several stages, but within a couple of decades the house assumed its final shape, which included four iconic columns, hence its early name, “Tuscan Villa.” Generations of Glasgows occupied the house until the final family member sold the farm in 1965 to an energetic couple, parents of the current residents. The new owners undertook a major renovation of the house, installing such new-fangled features as an in-house kitchen, indoor plumbing, electricity, and central heat. Apparently closets were still too avant-garde at the time. All the original woodwork was preserved, including a mantelpiece in each room. Most of the new amenities are located in a wood-framed addition nestled between the two wings of the home. Few changes have been made to the house since its original renovation fifty years ago, thus keeping the home close to its roots. The patina of history has been preserved, with imperfection and wear an integral part of the home’s character. Those who enjoy nature, history, and secluded mountain-valley views will find a stay in this authentic country home to be a welcome respite from the daily rush of modern life.
This was one of my loveliest Airbnb’s stays. I felt right at home. The property is peaceful and beautiful, with deer, wild turkeys, snapper turtles, frogs, assorted birds, and more. I got to see the flowers bloom, and the trees come to life. I went to the drive-in movies, met lots of friendly people, and explored numerous hiking trails and historical sites. It is just as described, not artificially done up to make you think you’re having a “farm” experience. I was there for a month, taking a work sabbatical, and Eric and Elise provided me with exactly what I needed to recalibrate. Highly recommend.
Eric and Elise were great! The suite was very cute and well maintained. The land is beautiful and nice to walk on and it’s very quiet during the evenings.
I spent two remarkable months on this unique property, connecting with nature through long walks and observing the many animals, my favorite being counting about 20 dear one evening in the pasture! The suite has a light, airy energy and is spacious and comfortable. The internet worked perfectly for my daily video calls, even on the patio table, which is a plus as an outdoor office. I loved being “away from it all,” yet at the same time, only 15 minutes away from the charming and historical town of Lexington. It is also the perfect location for many fun day trips to cities such as Roanoke, Charlottesville, and Richmond, picturesque towns such as Staunton and Luray, and long drives on the Blue Ridge and Skyline Parkways. Elise and Eric are friendly, kind, and promptly responsive and informative. I felt very comfortable and safe living there. Make sure to look up at the incredibly starry sky. What a gift that was! I do hope that one day I can repeat this memorable experience.
Staying at Eric and Elise's was a dream. I always wondered what living was like on a big property. I thoroughly enjoyed walking the property with all the animals. I kid you not but I saw a deer every time I went on a walk. The ground hogs were so cute rushing back to their burrow. I loved my month stay. Highly recommend this property and Eric and Elise.
Old Glasgow House is situated on 120 acres at the base of the Blue Ridge mountains, with the South River flowing through the property. While close to Lexington and Buena Vista, the property is very private, located at the end of a road, with the nearest neighbors a mile away. There are plenty of opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing, both on the property and along the road.
自我介绍
Elise is the Education Director at a local nature center. She works with kids, through the local school systems, to instill a knowledge of and respect for the natural world in which we all live. Elise also enjoys birding and hiking. Eric is a professional woodworker and owner of Eric Sheffield & Co. When he's not in the shop, Eric likes to get out and run the rural roads and trails of Rockbridge county.
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