About 559 Bessie Bell Mountain Rd
Some properties are just a place apart. One of those special places is the Red Oak Mountain Retreat. This 55 acre parcel features gently rising mountain land, a dramatic modernist house well positioned on the landscape, two bold running streams, and trails meandering through the woodlands. Enhanced by thoughtful landscaping that blends nicely into the forest beyond, Red Oak Mountain Retreat is a true escape from the rest of the world. RESIDENCE Sited on a bluff about two thirds of the way up Red Oak Mountain, the residence was created in 2023 by a noted architect as a retreat for his own family. The house is a sleek modern space designed to showcase the woodland landscape in all directions. Soothing interiors in neutral colors allow the dramatic wood grain of the hand-selected douglas fir trim to take pride of place. Modernist architecture with zen like placement of elements make this a calming retreat from the world. Large windows and high ceilings in all rooms bring the views and allow light to flood each space. The effect is a light and airy open living space in all rooms. Views of Bessie Bell Mountain and the surrounding countryside are visible in the winter months, but the rest of the year the house is enveloped in a wall of
Features of 559 Bessie Bell Mountain Rd
| MLS® # | VARP2002080 |
|---|---|
| Price | $2,650,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2.50 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 4,300 |
| Acres | 55.69 |
| Year Built | 2024 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Detached |
| Style | Contemporary |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 559 Bessie Bell Mountain Rd |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | NONE |
| City | Castleton |
| County | Rappahannock |
| State | VA |
| Zip Code | 22716 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Propane |
|---|---|
| Parking | Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Side |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| Garages | Garage Door Opener |
| View | Mountain(s), Trees/Woods |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
| Pool | None |
Interior
| Interior | Wood |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | Primary Downstairs |
| Heating | Electric, Heat Pump, Propane, Natural Gas, Radiant |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | One, Gas |
| # of Stories | 2 |
| Stories | Two |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Finished, Partial, Walk-Out Access |
Exterior
| Lot Description | Private, Wooded |
|---|---|
| Roof | Metal, Other |
| Foundation | Slab |
School Information
| Middle | Other |
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Additional Information
| Date Listed | May 1st, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 27 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Washington Fine Properties, LLC |
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