Step into the magical "Tower House" an 1876 Victorian on 5 acres in the charming and welcoming Batesville community. This home has been maintained and restored by the previous owners and will warm your heart. There are numerous out buildings including a 2 car garage, barn, log building, potting shed, most with electricity and well maintained except the run-in shed which could use some shoring up. The variety of landscaping is impressive and huge shade trees provide cover for out door entertaining. The rooms are large and flow easily.. There are 4 fireplaces with beautiful mantels, a huge front porch with swing and a screened porch for dinning out and Breakfast patio surrounded by a herb garden and trellis. The original wood work is amazing and the staircase is impressive. All exterior trim has been recently painted and repaired. The home has upgraded electrical, plumbing, well and gas furnace. The are about 3 acres of fenced pastures and many opportunities for garden spaces. The kitchen has a huge island with an extra sink and cutting area. There are mountain views from the back yard, and about 3 acres of fenced pasture for all your animals. WA schools, grocery shopping, restaurants and I64 are about 10 minutes away.
Closed
$800,000
1888 Craigs Store Rd, Afton, VA 22920
3beds
2,335sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1876
5.04 Acres Lot
$800,300 Zestimate®
$343/sqft
$2,400 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 16, 2025 at 04:01am
Listed by:
LOI PATKIN 434-760-4919,
LONG & FOSTER - CHARLOTTESVILLE
Bought with:
SYDNEY ROBERTSON, 0225211572
LORING WOODRIFF REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES
Source: CAAR,MLS#: 663510
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bonus room
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Level: First
Foyer
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Stacked
Features
- Remodeled, Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Home Office, Kitchen Island, Utility Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Stone, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Multiple, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,979
- Total interior livable area: 2,335 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,335
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Fence, Porch
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 5.04 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Private, Wooded
- Topography: Rolling
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Workshop, Barn(s), Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 08500000001700
- Zoning description: RA Rural Area
- Horse amenities: Barn, Loafing Shed, Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Stick Built
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1876
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic Available, Propane
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Surveillance System
Location
- Region: Afton
- Subdivision: NONE
Services availability

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