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Mount Pleasant is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity located just outside the vibrant city of Charlottesville, Virginia, and only minutes from the University of Virginia and Monticello. Nestled in the heart of Southern Albemarle County along the historic Blenheim Road, this extraordinary 1,865-acre property is surrounded by world-class attractions, including Trump Winery, Dave Matthews’ Blenheim Vineyards, and Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards. This premier location offers a unique chance to own a piece of Virginia’s most distinguished landscape. The former estate of Bernard Arnault, Mount Pleasant has been meticulously transformed over the past two decades by its current owners. Spanning 1,865 acres across 13 tax parcels, this property stands out for its unparalleled scale and physical features, including miles of private river frontage along the Hardware River, stunning mountain views, rolling hills, farmland, hardwood forests, and a private 45-acre lake with beaches and a boat dock. Free from conservation easements, the property offers exceptional possibilities for development or preservation. The owners have invested significantly in infrastructure throughout the expansive acreage, creating a fully equipped and modernized estate. Highlights include high-speed fiber-optic capability, underground power, a concrete dam, 15 miles of paved roads, 25 miles of wood board fencing, and multiple automated wrought-iron gated entrances. The property is also supported by five diesel backup generators and features multiple wells and springs, providing substantial infrastructure for estate operations. An impressive collection of structures enhances the estate, including five residences and two guest houses, award-winning event facilities, stable barns, storage buildings, and more. This exceptional property is ideal for a family compound, corporate retreat, flagship corporate campus, or a long-term investment opportunity. With 75 by-right parcels, Mount Pleasant is also uniquely positioned for future development. Alternatively, it presents an attractive option for conservation or stream impact easements, offering the potential for significant tax benefits. The estate includes experienced staff for management and operations, making it a turnkey investment. Additionally, a comprehensive hotel study for a 100-key hotel, prepared by HVS, is available for review. Whether envisioned as a private sanctuary, an iconic event venue, or a development opportunity, Mount Pleasant represents an unparalleled offering in one of Virginia’s most celebrated regions.

Set amid 340 acres in Greenwood, Virginia, Whilton is an exceptional country estate distinguished by its remarkable gardens, expansive grounds and collection of beautifully situated residences and outbuildings. At the heart of the property stands a stately brick Georgian residence dating to 1900. Offering 6,777 square feet with six bedrooms, four full baths and one half bath, the residence is surrounded by nearly 20 acres of impeccably maintained gardens, where mature plantings, formal and informal garden rooms, broad lawns and established trees create an extraordinary setting around the house and throughout the estate. Whilton is particularly well suited for entertaining and accommodating family and guests. A two-bedroom guest house and separate two-bedroom pool house provide substantial additional living space, while the pool and clay tennis court create a private recreational setting within the grounds. Two private offices flank the greenhouse, offering an unusually attractive and practical environment for working from the property. The estate’s equestrian facilities are equally compelling. A handsome brick stable overlooks multiple paddocks and complements the property’s extensive open acreage, while the surrounding landscape provides the privacy and scale expected of a significant Virginia country property. Despite its sense of seclusion, Whilton is exceptionally accessible. Crozet is approximately five minutes away for everyday conveniences, dining and the amenities of western Albemarle County, while Charlottesville and the University of Virginia can be reached in approximately 20 minutes. Rarely does an estate of this scale combine significant acreage, extraordinary gardens, extensive guest accommodations, equestrian and recreational amenities, and such convenient access to Charlottesville. Whilton offers a complete Virginia country estate within one of Albemarle County’s most desirable settings.