About 3252 Winchester Rd
The stunning and historic estate of Ashleigh, ca. 1840 is rich in history, and beautifully sited to enjoy the magnificent gardens as well as grand views of the Delaplane countryside. These 98 acres were once part of Oak Hill, Chief Justice John Marshall's estate, and the stone and stucco Greek Revival Manor house was designed and built for his granddaughter, Margaret Marshall Smith and her husband. Ashleigh is listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and Virginia Historic Landmarks. To further protect the estate, the current owners put Ashleigh into a conservation easement with The Land Trust of Virginia. Wide stairs ascend to the columned front portico, from there one enters the grand front hall. Some exquisite details of the hall include beautiful heart pine flooring and wide moldings, large, deep-set windows, and a ceiling height of over 12'. Through deep set, heart pine doorways, one then enters the elegant double drawing room adorned with a fireplace at each end of the room, a wet bar, and floor to ceiling triple sash windows which open onto decorative iron balconies. From the windows one overlooks the lower-level stone terrace with fountain, gardens, and lawn. The upper level of the east wing, in addition to b
Features of 3252 Winchester Rd
| MLS® # | VAFQ2016254 |
|---|---|
| Price | $5,750,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 6.00 |
| Full Baths | 5 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 7,789 |
| Acres | 98.01 |
| Year Built | 1845 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Detached |
| Style | Other |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 3252 Winchester Rd |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | NONE |
| City | Delaplane |
| County | Fauquier |
| State | VA |
Amenities
| Features | Pond, Gated |
|---|---|
| Parking | Attached, Garage, Gravel, Garage Faces Side |
| # of Garages | 1 |
| View | Garden, Panoramic |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | Yes |
| Pool | Pool, Private |
Interior
| Interior | Wood |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Breakfast Area, Kitchen Island |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Dryer, Washer |
| Heating | Dual System, Electric, Heat Pump, Oil |
| Cooling | Heat Pump |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Wood Burning |
| # of Stories | 2 |
| Stories | Two |
| Has Basement | No |
Exterior
| Lot Description | Private, Wooded |
|---|---|
| Roof | Metal, Other |
| Construction | Brick, Stone, Stucco |
| Foundation | Stone |
School Information
| Elementary | C. Thompson |
|---|---|
| Middle | Marshall |
| High | Fauquier |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | April 13th, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 100 |
| Zoning | RA Rural Area |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Thomas and Talbot Estate Properties, Inc. |
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