Gated Equestrian Estate
Forest, Bedford County, Virginia
This gated equestrian estate is made up of 26 beautiful acres on Elk Creek in Forest Virginia. The location offers a perfect blend of country and city living within 3 miles of schools, restaurants, dry cleaning, tractor supply and more. When entering through the gate, a paved fence lined drive offers the option to drive to the home or barn. The barn was constructed in 2022 consists of concrete isle, three stalls, feed/tack room combination and hay loft. Each stall has individual stall runs built off the Dutch-doors. The riding ring is fenced and located adjacent to the barn. A large two bay metal equipment garage along with ample trailer parking/turn around makes trailering easy. Multiple fenced paddocks all with shade and or run-ins provide animals with the utmost care, each paddock has automatic waterers. The barn is complete with gutters and gutter guards for easy maintenance. A brand-new matching walk-in chicken coop is ready for a flock! The creek frontage has trails for walking, running, or riding horses. The property has hosted various forms of livestock such as llamas, alpaca, sheep, goats, pigs, mini horses/donkeys and mini cows! Perfect set up for a mini farm!
This custom-built home is welcoming with 5 gas lanterns and a custom double front door. The open concept living, dining and kitchen areas are great for entertaining. A gorgeous modern gas fireplace highlights the vaulted ceiling. Butler pantry, laundry and primary are on the first level. Primary and basement bathrooms have heated bathroom floors.
Second floor has three bedrooms, one with a private bath. The other two bedrooms have adjacent living areas attached and share a jack and jill bathroom. Bluetooth lighting in shower and individual sink areas make getting ready fun and easy.
Finished walk out basement has either guest or mother-in-law suite, a kitchenette, pool table, home gym/office, sauna, custom steam shower and gas fireplace makes this area an oasis.
The partial covered Trex deck allows for outdoor dining and has a custom spiral staircase leading to outdoor patio and pool area. The area under the deck is finished with lighting, fans, stamped concrete and a waterfall. Landscape rocks provide stairs to both the driveway and pool area. The black fiberglass pool is a kidney shaped with eight-foot-deep end. Custom rock surrounds both the matching hot tub and outdoor fireplace.
Three attached garages, one oversized has been converted to an indoor dog kennel. A dog door opens to a separate fenced area. Currently utilizing high speed internet through Shentel. Peace and privacy were considered in the building process and you will find it in all areas on the property.
The estate is currently in Bedford County land use.
Lauren Bell
, Lauren Bell Real Estate Inc.