MCLEAN,
Va., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington
Fine Properties is honored to announce the offering of Ballantrae
Farm, a magnificent 6+ acre English countryside estate in the heart
of renowned McLean, Virginia. The
original "Little Ballantrae", dating back to the 1840s, still
stands today as part of the estate. The property's rolling hills,
said to be the highest point in Fairfax
County, have witnessed American history, from Civil War
campgrounds to Amelia Earhart's
landing of her PCA-2 Autogyro.
The prestigious stone manor house, erected in 1923 of Pimmit Run
fieldstone, anchors this important gated estate. In addition to the
main house, the property includes two additional private dwellings,
providing a total of over 14,000 sq. ft. of living space. The
estate features a long cherry tree-lined driveway framed by
magnificently landscaped grounds, landmark trees, and extensive
stunning gardens and fountains.
Additional amenities found on the 6+ acres include a spectacular
pool compound, including a spa, an open pool pavilion with
fireplace, an outdoor kitchen and an entertaining patio. There is a
clay, fully lit, sunken tennis court surrounded by stacked stone
walls, a soccer field, a half basketball court, an enchanting
hidden tree house nestled in a grove of Norway Spruce trees,
fountains, stone and gravel paths, a koi pond, and a kitchen garden
– all reminiscent of Greenwich and Hamptons estates.
Previously owned by the late philanthropist and renowned
international real estate investor Joe
Robert, the estate was last sold in 2013, breaking records
for the highest non-waterfront sale in McLean. Washington Fine Properties also
represented the seller at that time. The property has also been
owned by Dwight Schar, chairman and
founder of NVR, Inc., a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest
home builders in the United
States. The estate's significance is further highlighted by
its' premier location within the exclusive Ballantrae area of
McLean, home to notable public
figures such as former Secretary of State Colin Powell and Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger.
Ideal for entertainment and family life, the manor house offers
large principal rooms of timeless design, 12 bedrooms, 11 baths, 5
half baths and 7 fireplaces. The farmhouse chefs' kitchen, with a
charming breakfast and dining area, will captivate any cook.
Piper Yerks of Washington Fine Properties is representing the
Owner in the sale. "It is an honor to represent such a significant
piece of American history," Yerks said. "Walking the grounds of
this property is akin to strolling through majestic gardens. The
estate features a charming garden cottage and wisteria-wrapped
farmhouse, although it's the main stone manor house, perched atop a
hill, that truly captivates. Ascending the cherry tree-lined
driveway, one is transported back in time, yet remains just minutes
from McLean and Washington, D.C. This estate offers a unique
blend of historical grandeur and accessible luxury. It is a world
unto itself."
Washington Fine Properties (WFP) is recognized worldwide as one
of the most successful carriage–trade real estate firms in
the United States. More than one
hundred fifty of the most powerful agents in the Nation's Capital
Region combine the highest level of expertise and professionalism
to provide unparalleled brokerage services to both buyers and
sellers. Washington Fine Properties has the highest average sales
price in the Capital Region. WFP has also achieved the highest
average sales volume per agent in the Capital region at
$19.1M. Visit WFP online
at www.wfp.com.
Press Contact:
Analisa Stratienko
Analisa.Stratienko@wfp.com
Marketing Links:
Property Listing:
https://www.wfp.com/sales/detail/756-l-764-vafx2184764/1288-ballantrae-farm-dr-mclean-va-22101
Property Website: https://www.ballantraefarmestate.com
Property Brochure:
https://www.flipsnack.com/washingtonfineproperties/1288-ballantrae-farm-estate-br-combined/full-view.html
Wall Street Journal Feature:
https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-homes/a-historic-estate-just-outside-washington-d-c-is-asking-39-995-million-5a3c6396
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