Description
Welcome to Rockwood Estate! 10 acres of secluded serenity featuring a stunning example of refinedEuropean Country Architecture in the heart of Virginia's HorseWine Country. From the moment youdrive through the stone pillars, up the winding driveway, past the stocked fishing pond, maturelandscapingcircular driveway, the level of care put into the development of this masterpiececannot be denied. The elegant 2 story foyer greets you with travertine marblea curved cherrystaircase. The multi-level library features a vaulted wood ceiling, stone walls, built-in cabinetryand a lower level secretaries desk. The formal dining room is finished with rustic wood beams, tapered columnsdramatic archways. The 2 story living room provides framed views of thecovered stone porch adjoining the kitchenguest suite. The Gourmet Kitchen is worthy of themost discerning of chefs. The cabinets are custom made of Knotty Alder. The countertops are anexotic shade of Labradorite Bluethe custom backsplash features a mosaic by renowned artistJoan Garner. The appliances are a mix of MieleThermodor, with a gas cooktop, double wallovens, built-in refrigerator/freezer, 2 dishwashers, a warming draweran instant hot waterdispenser. For storage, there is a walk-in pantry and a separate butlers pantry with wine chiller.Just off the kitchen one finds the cozy family room, which can be warmed by the soapstonefireplace (imported from Finland and built on-site.) The screened in porch has stone walls, a gasfirepit, wood ceiling, and hardwood decking made of Australian Jarrah. The main level alsofeatures a mudroom, storage room,a main level owners suite with full bathroom featuringhand painted fixtures. As you make your way up the curved staircase to the upper level hallway, admire the built-in art niches2 story overlook. The 2 upper level guest bedroomsfeature their own built-in desks, walk in closetsen suite bathrooms with heated floors. The upper level owners suite greets you with a marble foyer, and a sitting room with a wall of sundrenched windows providing views of the surrounding woods with access to a covered porch, There is see through gasfireplace adjoining the bedroom area which has access to its own private balcony. As youcontinue your tour of the master suite, you find yourself in the opulent master bathroom. Thefloors are heated limestonethe walls have been adorned with limestone onyx accents.The opposing vanities have been finished in marblethe hexagonal glass shower features itsown hand painted mosaic and rain shower. The upper level laundry/craft room has a wash sink, built-in cabinets/granite counters and a separate drying room for hanging oversized laundry. Thespectacular walkout lower level has been purpose built for entertaining large gatherings of friendsand family. There is a lower level great room with stone knee walls,a rustic stone fireplace. Alower level guest suite has a steam shower as an added bonus, and the game room has been laidout to accommodate a full size pool table, a built-in-wet bar with an icemaker, arefrigerator and a full size oven/range for the convenience of food prep. The acousticallydesigned theatre room has multi-level seating, a 52 x 92 screen and custom acoustic ceilingtreatments. Just off the theatre room is a stone stairwell which leads to a 400+ Bottle Stone WineCellar. For the detail oriented buyer, this home has been built to stand the test of time with accessto robust internet through fixed wireless broadband, 2 x6 walls w/blown in insulation, roundedcorner bead throughout, 3 zone GeoThermal HVAC, a Control4 home automation system, 50 YearGrand Manor roof shingles, tankless hot water heaters, a 15KW generator, central vacuum, and a3 car side load garage with interior access to the basement. There are many elegant homes inVirginia Hunt Country, but Rockwood Estate stands alone for its privacy, thoughtful design, and abundantamenities.