“Salterhill” sits atop a knoll in the heart of 145 acres, offering sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Designed by Charlottesville architect Jay Dalgliesh and built in 1989 the 7,000+ sq ft home features 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 2 half baths. The farm spans two parcels beautifully blending open hay fields and mature hardwood forest. Surrounded by large farms protected by conservation easements, Salterhill remains unencumbered and offers tax credit potential as well as having four additional dwelling unit rights. A winding drive through the woods and over two cattle guards lead to a pea gravel courtyard framed by trees and mature landscaping. A flagstone path welcomes guests to the mahogany double doors. Inside, a curved front hall with Zuber French woodblock wallpaper panels opens to the light-filled living room, where a fireplace and a wall of windows showcase the southern views. The formal dining room, with chair rail and intricate moldings, flows seamlessly from here. The gourmet kitchen, remodeled in 2021, features a tray ceiling, large island and an adjoining family room anchored by a floor to ceiling Albemarle greenstone fireplace. Off the kitchen hallway are a wet bar, gardening nook with antique soapstone sink and a powder room. In the back hallway, which connects to a two-car garage, are large pantry closets. A four-season room with interchangeable screens and glass panels offers year-round enjoyment of the views. The main level also includes a pine paneled library with fireplace and passage to the primary suite. The luxury primary suite has built-ins, large bath with dual vanities, dressing table and separate walk-in closets. There are two more-bedroom suites, laundry room and powder room. Upstairs a guest suite with full bath and walk-in closet is joined by attic storage. The walk-out lower level offers two more bedrooms with a Jack & Jill bath, a spacious recreation room, full kitchen, and private entrance—ideal for guests or an in-law suite. The original landscape plan was done by the renowned landscape architect, the late Meade Palmer. More recent changes and additions have been made by Nicole Seiss of LanDesign. Nature lovers will appreciate the magnolia, sycamore, pin oak, beech, red maple, weeping willow, and horse chestnut trees, as well as two large perennial beds. The Hartley Botanic greenhouse from England, tiered vegetable beds and 3 acre quail habitat enhance the property’s charm. Perfectly located – within the historic Blue Ridge Hunt territory, 10 minutes to the Virginia State Arboretum and Shenandoah River, 20 minutes to Sky Meadows State Park, 50 minutes to Dulles International Airport and 90 minutes to Washington, C.C. – Salterhill offers privacy, beauty and turn-key readiness.
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$4,875,000
154 Clay Hill Rd, Boyce, VA 22620
6beds
7,151sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
145.37 Acres Lot
$2,149,000 Zestimate®
$682/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 20, 2025 at 03:21am
Listed by:
Cricket Bedford 540-229-3201,
Thomas and Talbot Estate Properties, Inc.,
Co-Listing Agent: Cary H Embury 540-533-0106,
Thomas and Talbot Estate Properties, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VACL2003658

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 5
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Other, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Built-in Features, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Carpet, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 17
Bedroom 5
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - Carpet, Jack and Jill Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 13
Bedroom 6
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Carpet, Jack and Jill Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 368 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 16
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - Slate
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Double Sink, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - Pendants, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Library
- Features: Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Wall sconces
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 15
Living room
- Features: Crown Molding, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Wall sconces
- Level: Main
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 20
Other
- Level: Lower
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
Other
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - Slate
- Level: Main
- Area: 361 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 19
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Water Treat System, Electric Water Heater
Features
- 2nd Kitchen, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Bar, 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Paneled Walls, Tray Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Slate, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Insulated, French Doors
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Partial,Heated,Improved,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Windows,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,151
- Total interior livable area: 7,151 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,437
- Finished area below ground: 1,714
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Attached, Parking Lot
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Sqft: 676
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Porch
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Flood Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Board,Masonry/Stone,Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Mountain(s), Pasture
Lot
- Size: 145.37 Acres
- Features: Additional Lot(s), Corner Lot/Unit
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Additional parcels included: Two parcels included in this sale
- Parcel number: 30A14B + 30A14C
- Zoning: AOC
- Zoning description: Agricultural/Open Space/Conservation
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Dryvit
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Copper
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator, Underground
- Sewer: Septic = # of BR, Gravity Sept Fld
- Water: Well, Private, Other
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Satellite Internet Service
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm, Security System
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boyce
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $682/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,613,400
- Annual tax amount: $9,841
- Date on market: 9/2/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Gravel
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