300 locust dale road

Yes, Virginia, there is dream property just listed! Welcome to an architecturally designed 5,000 finished square foot all-brick estate (with gorgeous custom features inside & out, jaw-dropping hardscape and a gunite heated in ground pool). Majestically situated on 2 lovely acres w/ no HOA, it’s located just 3 minutes from historic downtown Front Royal & 5 minutes from I-66 exit 13 (Linden)! From the magnificent columns on the covered front porch (turn around to soak up the mountain views) & stunning arched woodwork in the enchanting foyer to the 365 degrees of landscaping and fabulous hardscape, this showplace is truly one of a kind. Be awestruck by the expansive two story foyer & great room–great room features splendid tiered recessed lighting, custom flouted wood panels w/ dental molding plus an impressive floor to ceiling remote activated gas fireplace w/marble surround & hearth). Entertain in the formal living room (featuring a faux vintage mantel) & dining room or enjoy meals in the spacious breakfast room. Property is on the market for the first time and is PRICED UNDER TAX ASSESSED VALUE with well over 100k IN RECENT UPDATES….. CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS:Solid oak hardwood flooring throughout main & upper level/Custom 20+ foot foyer & great room height (10 ft in remaining main level), 8 ft ceilings in upper level and 10 ft ceilings in lower level/Custom cast keyblocks & sills around windows/Transom, atrium & Palladian windows throughout/Grand custom milled oak curved staircase leading to an open upper foyer/250+ sq ft owner’s walk-in closet & exercise room with built ins (and access to two large attic storage areas) with dedicated Mitsubishi mini-split heat pump (added in 2024 for $7k)/Architectural Millwork designed and installed custom trim (including multi-piece crown molding and thick bases throughout), built-ins/Multiple areas with raised seam copper roofing/Full house intercom system with radio/Paved driveway wired for future lit columned entry….. RECENT UPDATES:Completely remodeled owner’s bath in 2025 ($30k invested in marble top vanities, walk-in tiled shower w/ marble flooring & shelving, dual shower heads, soaker tub, porcelain flooring & designer fixtures)/New roof in 2023 ($12k)/Dual zoned propane furnaces & air conditioners replaced in 2021 & 2022 ($12k)/Upper guest bathroom remodeled in 2022 for $18k (w/ new Kohler walk-in shower & sliding glass barn doors)/See documents section for more updates….. KITCHEN DETAILS:Oversized marble top island (with sink and 5-person bar seating), marble backsplash, Corian counters, stainless appliances [GE Monogram refrigerator, newer GE Monogram convection microwave, KitchenAid dishwasher (2022), Jenn-Air double wall ovens, GE 5-burner glass cooktop], custom cabinetry features….. LOWER LEVEL SPECIFICS: Enjoy the 1,500 sf finished rec room (at one time outfitted as a game room and featured on HGTV!)--it includes a 15 ft bar circa 1849 with a 1910 post office back bar flanked by mirrors & shelving. Another highlight is a floor to ceiling stone woodburning fireplace w/ walnut mantel (the bonus room could be a bedroom area for a future in-law apartment). The lower level guest room has a small window, large closet & is adjacent to a full bathroom. Pool guests can access the basement through double doors off the exterior brick foyer….. POOL AREA FEATURES:Swimming depth=8.5 feet, new gunite (double plastered) in 2021, new filtration system in 2022, robotic pool cleaner, custom pool cover, easy-to-install child-proof fencing, expansive covered brick porch and electric wiring for a future pool house. The pool is accessed by two sets of alarmed double doors (from the great room & kitchen)..... OTHER NOTABLES:Laundry has utility sink, cabinetry, built in ironing board & access to pull down attic stairs/Nest thermostat & Ring doorbell convey/Breakfast room w/area perfect for a home office/reading nook……And yes, Virginia, there’s even more not listed!