1280 Gidsville Rd, Amherst, VA 24521

This rural property, set in the lower elevation (1100'-1200' above sea level), eastern slope of the Blue Ridge mountains, offers much potential, privacy, and with sweat equity, an immediate gain for future return on investment. Several artesian springs flow on this land, creating the head water for Mill Creek, which culminates in a county park five miles away; Mill Creek Lake Park (196 acres surface area of water). See photo. This property is lush in both flora and fauna. It's virtually a private nature preserve. About 30 to 35 acres are hay fields, the remainder is wooded. Over the decades I've made considerable improvements to the very private 1/2 mile driveway taking you to the residency. Numerous hundreds of thousands of pounds of gravel, a 36" culvert pipe crossing the creek at driveway and in the "back 40". Four 12" under driveway water diversion pipes. The farm(s) behind mine are held in Conservation Easement...the rural ambiance will remain intact here!!! Structures on property were all built by me in the 1990's, with two exceptions. The 30'x40'x10' metal structure near road, and a 8'x16' utility/mechanical/alt energy at house site. There are four structures at Homesite; 1100 sf cottage (needs renovation), has new metal roof. Larger house (new metal roof) needs interior finished. It's rough-in has been completed, as well as a functioning garage with machine shop capability. Buyer has option for equipment or I will remove. A 20'x20' garage and similar size shed complete the list. ALL BUILDINGS NEED WORK, NONE ARE TURNKEY. THIS IS REFLECTED IN THE PRICE. THE VALUE IS IN THE LAND AND LOCATION. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 15 minute drive away. Lynchburg is 1/2 hour, Charlottesville is 50 minutes drive. Gidsville Rd is paved, and the drive to town (Amherst) is an easy 13 miles. This is also the county seat so all amenities can be found there. Taxes are low considering other locales. I bought this property 35 years ago and no longer have the physical prowess to maintain it, so it is now for sale, as the property requires labor. There's no denying this. If you're game, hit me up. I'm a retired general contractor and realtor.