About 8386 Hare Forest Ln
Privately located in arguably one of the most beautiful, and protected areas of Central Virginia, Hare Forest is the quintessential historic estate, that is purported to be the birthplace of Zachary Taylor. Built in the latter part of the 18th century, the two-story brick Federal style manor home is ideally situated on 173 manicured acres in the Rapidan area of Orange County, and is protected by a conservation easement. The house has been tastefully updated, while still keeping most of the original, moldings, mantels, and chair rails. The property is further improved by 3 cottages, ideal for guests, and or tenants, swimming pool, smoke house, small garage, stables, with 24 stalls, office, and tack room, 11 paddocks all in board fencing.
Features of 8386 Hare Forest Ln
| MLS® # | 681864 |
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| Price | $2,795,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3.50 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 4,346 |
| Acres | 173.00 |
| Year Built | 1784 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Detached |
| Style | Federal |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 8386 Hare Forest Ln |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | NONE |
| City | Orange |
| County | Orange |
| State | VA |
| Zip Code | 22960 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Other |
|---|---|
| Parking | Detached, Garage |
| # of Garages | 1 |
| View | Rural |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | Yes |
| Pool | Pool, Private |
Interior
| Interior | Ceramic Tile, Hardwood |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | Attic, Permanent Attic Stairs, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s) |
| Appliances | Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Other, Refrigerator, See Remarks |
| Heating | Electric, Hot Water, Multi-Fuel, Oil, Radiant |
| Cooling | None |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Gas, Multiple, Wood Burning |
| # of Stories | 2 |
| Stories | Two |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Heated, Interior Entry, Partial, Partially Finished |
Exterior
| Roof | Copper |
|---|---|
| Construction | Brick, Stick Built |
| Foundation | Stone |
School Information
| Elementary | Orange |
|---|---|
| Middle | Prospect Heights |
| High | Orange |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | September 12th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 6 |
| Zoning | A Agricultural |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
Listing Details
| Office | CORCORAN WILEY-ORANGE |
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