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Located in Lee County, Virginia,
Across The Valley From The Cumberland Mountains

Monte Vista was built in 1914 by a prominent local lady.
She had grown up in the Karlan mansion, a nearby property
now owned by the Wilderness Road State Park. Before the Benedicts
 acquired Monte Vista it was the residence of former Kentucky State Senator Francis M. Burke and his wife Faye.

FIRST FLOOR:
  
West Parlor: 16'x14'
Ornate Wood Trims, Shuttered Bow Front Windows, Detailed Fireplace,
Storage Area, Flows Into Entrance Foyer And Arched Doorway.
 
East Parlor: 16'x14' Interior
(a replica of the West Parlor)

Spacious Carpeted Entrance Foyer, 
And Staircase Leading To Second Floor
   
Master Suite: Ground Floor: 16'8" x 17"
Carpeted Area With Door Onto East Porch, Shuttered Windows, Fireplace, Cedar Lined Closets,
Master Bath, Dressing Room, Tub/Sauna (Handicapped Equipped)
     
Formal Dining Room: 18'10" x 13'6"
Elaborate Crystal Chandalier And Built In Cupboard With Original Stained Glass Door
Are Beautiful Features In This Area -
Hardwood Floor, Ornate Fireplace, Inside Shuttered Windows With Stained Glass,
And Door Opening Onto West Porch Enhance This Room.
  
Great Room And Kitchen: 25'x37'
GREAT ROOM - Wooden Ceiling Beams, Pegged Wood Floor,
Fireplace With Gas Logs, Lots Of Windows (Shuttered)
KITCHEN - Two Jennaire Range Tops, Three Built-In Ovens,
Built-In Stainless Selectmatic Work Center, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor,
S/S Refrigerator/Freezer, Granite Top Center Island/Snack Bar,
Built-In Glass Shelved China Cabinet, Family Dining Area; Utility Room/1/2 Bath

SECOND FLOOR: 
      
First Bedroom: 14' x 14'
Cedar Lined Closet, Fireplace, Full Bath
  
Second Bedroom: 14' x 12'
Walk-In Cedar Lined Closet, Fireplace, Beautiful View Of The Mountains

Third Bedroom: 14' x 14'
Cedar Lined Closet, Fireplace
      
Fourth Bedroom: 14' x 12'
Bath w/Shower, Fireplace, Cedar Lined Closet, Wide Hallway Opens Onto 2nd Floor Redwood Deck And Front Covered Porch, Sitting Area At Front Near Door Onto Upstairs Porch

Hall Bathroom: 10'6" x 6'
Tub/Shower, Glass Shower Door, Vanity
 
Second Floor Sitting Area and Balcony

THIRD FLOOR:
  
Studio With Full Size Ceramic Tiled Bath, Storage Or Extra Large Closet Space

           
    
   Front Entrance: 37'          West Porch: 43' x 9'           East Porch: 25' x 9'


Caretaker's Home: 44' x 24' - Two Bedrooms, Bath, Partial Basement 

Acreage: 3.478     Tax: $2,091 per year
Public Water, Circular Driveway, Private Septic, Underground Utilities,
Fronts East Bound Lane US Hwy. 58

House: 3,633 Sq. Ft - Three Floors; Garage: 676 Sq.; Attached Breezeway: 18'x14'
Sunburst Design In Floor Tile, Brick Accents,
All Eaves And Exterior Exposed Areas Freshly Painted.


Has Been Approved And Licensed As A Bed & Breakfast.

Attractions Located Near Monte Vista:
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
The Wilderness Road, Carved By Daniel Boone
Quaint, Scenic, Historical Town of Cumberland gap
Ridge Runner mountain Tours
Hensley Pioneer Settlement
Lincoln Memorial On The Campus Of Lincoln Memorial University
 Eighteen-Hole Golf Course, Oldest Continuous Golf Course In The U.S. In Nearby Middlesboro, KY
Historic Depot Shops in Cumberland Gap
Pine Mountain State Park

$525,000.00

Shown To Qualified Buyers Only

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  BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR SALE
Custom Build Southern Living Home With 170+- Acres
Located In Lee County - Beautiful Southwest Virginia
An Hour From The Tri-Cities Area Of East Tennessee and Two Hours
From The Great Smokey Mountains,
Near The Gateway To The West Through Cumberland Gap

                    
                     
                      
                   
    
     This custom built home (3,200 sq. ft.) is a design featured in the 1992 Southern Living magazine Ideal Home. The featured article and building plans are available for any serious purchaser. The home was built by Frank Rines, a well know local contractor, who has a reputation for excellent workmanship. He is available to share any information anyone might want about how the home was built. We have lived in the house for 16 years, raised two children and entertained all their friends.
        The entrance level has real oak floors with a great room and fireplace built by a master mason, Nelson Terry, two bedrooms with adjoining bath, half bath, and a master suite with a spacious bath including a Jacuzzi tub, separate shower and walk-in closets. The kitchen has an electric Jenn Aire stovetop with custom built oak cabinets, complete with appliances including a freezer, since there is plenty of room for home gardening.
      The home is handicapped accessible, and has a 2/3 basement that has a wide open spacious gathering area (a Fisher wood-burning stove for a cozy warm atmosphere) sufficient for a pool table, pin ball table, or a lounge area. The basement, additionally, has a library, office/bedroom, storage room and a full bath. The entire home has central heat and air (heat pump). All the windows are thermopane Peachtree or Anderson.
       There is a glass enclosed sunroom which opens onto a wide, full-length deck allowing great southern exposure and views of the mountains. There are also double doors going from the master suite to the deck. Additionally, there is a covered front porch entry facing the mountain to the north allowing you to watch the seasonal changes of nature.
       There is an attached double garage and a very nice second-floor efficiency apartment with a kitchenette, open living area, bedroom and bath, abundant attic storage. Excellent guest quarters with the best views on the property.
        Lee County is as far west as you can be and still live in Virginia. It is located in the heart of central Appalachia, which means that culture and mountain traditions of music, family, good food and moderate weather are the norm.
The timberland, which ranges in age from 30 to 90 years, abounds with deer, turkey, squirrels, rabbits, a multitude of birds and sighting of bear tracks.
        A complete Natural History of the property was done in 2003 by Anna Hess a noted naturalist. Her report, which includes her daily field notes for one year are available for anyone who might be seriously interested in the property. The study includes the geology, soils, watersheds, history, weather, plant communities, alien invasive species, fungi, lichens, and animals. Because of isolation, Lee County and this property are home to a significant number of endangered species. Additionally, the property has a cave that has been mapped by the Old Dominon University Geology Department.
       The spring fed pond - harboring golden and rainbow trout, frogs, and the usual pond life - is a real delight, and very relaxing after a stressful day of work.
       There are two old chestnut oak log barns and there is enough pasture land to make possible any livestock interest - horses, goats, or cattle that you might desire, and a great place for children to roam and play.
        We believe if you want a piece of heaven, a quiet community, a lovely home and country living at its best, then this property might be for you. It truly is a special place. A trail goes over the top ridge that provides horse riders, hikers, etc. access to miles of trails that connect the Daniel Boone National Forest with the Commonwealth of Virginia Karlan Park and the Cumberland Gap National Park.
        The county has an agricultural base of cropland, growing a variety of field crops, hay meadows and pastureland supporting the local cattle industry and additionally there are lots of woodland and timber boundaries to sustain the local wildlife. In recent years, there has also been an increase in the number of farmers growing organic produce for the local and regional markets.
       The owners will be happy to share any other particulars or answer any questions that you may have pertaining to their property.

                      
                      

              Owners Are Downsizing And Pre-Planning Their Retirement
                          And Possible Relocation Near their Children
      Asking Price: $695,000
                  Will Entertain Only Serious Offers By Qualfied Buyers