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Twin Oaks

9/23/2024

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I'm so lucky that I get to represent amazing sellers with unique and outstanding properties. And every so often, something really special pops up, not that the others aren't special in their own right, but there's a real story, and a history, and an essence to experience.

That can certainly be said of my latest gem, Twin Oaks, an historic inn and now boutique winery, centered around an incredible 1893 stone house, which was the subject of a meticulous restoration just 23 years ago.

​Welcome...to Twin Oaks.
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The main 1893 house, impeccably restored following a 1997 fire
I have had the privilege of spending time at this property, walking the same floors which Washingtonians trod in the early 1900's, after arriving by train via the (now defunct) Washington & Old Dominion Railroad. Imagine how, a century ago, the best way to escape the summer heat of the capital was to spend time in the higher elevations of Bluemont, Virginia, overlooking the Shenandoah Valley to the west.
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Fast forward to today, actually to 1997, when a fire engulfed the property which was at that time owned by a builder who subsequently sold the derelict property to its current owners.

​Their original plan was to restore and sell this old edifice, however following a trip to Europe, Mr. and Mrs. Evers caught the wine bug, no, not a debilitating disease, but a new found passion for planting and growing grapes. In fact Donna's forefathers were winemakers of note in Croatia, and that DNA had clearly been passed down the line.

And so, in the early 2000's, early vines were planted and later a tasting room built, to complement the winery beneath the stone house.
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Unknown vintage, but likely early 1900's
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A sad sight several decades ago. Who knew that visionaries would transform it into a place of joy and music and get togethers, just a few years later!
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As it was before the major restoration
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After the fire of '97
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A sad sight, but not the end of the story! Actually, the beginning.
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During restoration
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Coming along
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Work progresses...early 2000's
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The welcoming entry in 2024
I could not be more honored to be co-listing Twin Oaks with Donna Evers, an incredible lady and the energy behind his 25 year odyssey.
Much more detail can be found here, or call me to schedule a visit at this one of a kind property.

I do hope that you enjoyed this brief tale as much as I enjoyed telling it.


Peter
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~ Llangollen on Fox's 'Mansion Global' ~

11/20/2022

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While on my first airline trip since the start of the COVID pancemic, to visit my about to turn 21 son in June 2022, who was interning in Wichita, Kansas, I took a phone call from a researcher at the Fox Business Channel which had picked up our exquisite Llangollen listing. "We'd like to feature Llangollen in the next season of Mansion Global." he said. "Do you think your clients would be interested?".

That call resulted in a day long July film shoot in Upperville, Virginia, at the 1,100 acre property with its magnificent house, spanning two centuries of development from its original patent house, built in 1795 through additions in 1830, 1918, 1930 and finally 1990. Apart from a little accidental embellishment claiming that George Washington stayed there, which he did not, although he did survey the original land at and around Llangollen, the piece beautifully showcases this very special equestrian property called Llangollen. Enjoy! ⬇️ 
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Hastening Antiques & Design moves to Federal Street

4/26/2021

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Peter Leonard-Morgan and Susan Hensley, both with Hunt Country Sotheby’s International Realty's Middleburg, Virginia office, assisted two businesses in relocating this month.

​Peter represented Southerly House, a high end design and furnishings studio, which is relocating from Middleburg to Saint Simons Island, Georgia while Susan's long term client, Hastening Designs is moving into the former Southerly space on West Federal Street, Middleburg. 

The space is light and airy and ideal for displaying beautiful paintings, antiques and decor items, and includes a large lower level which works well as a client meeting space.

​Pop in to 103 West Federal St, Unit D, Middleburg, VA 20117 when you're in town to find some great items.
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    Peter has written for his local magazines, Country Zest & Style and Middleburg Life as their Wine contributor. He also enjoys writing blogs on interesting and pertinent real estate matters, so please follow!

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