Luxurious 21+ acre mountain retreat privately situated high in the foothills of Hogback Mountain less than 10 miles outside of downtown Lexington, Virginia offers a stunning main log residence and useful accessory buildings including a substantial barn with workshop and living quarters. Combining two early 19th-century hand-hewn log cabins - one original to the site and another thoughtfully relocated from Rockbridge Baths - the main residence features attractive historic character and modern amenity with its open-concept kitchen and living area with exposed log timbers, custom cherry cabinets and counters, reclaimed chestnut oak storage cabinetry, and beautiful variable width pine floors. A spacious first-floor bedroom with sunroom and full bath provide comfortable guest accommodation and easy one-level living. Upstairs, the second bedroom suite consists of a full private bath including jacuzzi tub, one-of-a-kind Osage Orange woodwork, and walls and cabinetry crafted from Kentucky Coffeetree. The log home's premier feature is its 500 SF timber frame pavilion showcasing gorgeous reclaimed barnwood, slate flooring, and massive stone wood-burning fireplace set against the backdrop of rushing water from an seasonal mountain stream. In addition to the main home, the property includes a versatile barn with a well-designed apartment that includes one bedroom, one full bath, kitchenette, and spacious great room with reclaimed maple flooring ideal for activities and events. Separately metered for electricity with a certificate of occupancy in place, the barn includes an oversized attached garage with space for 4 vehicles and a large lower level featuring two additional garage bays and a quality woodworking shop. Other improvements include the one-room cottage, perfect for a home office or studio, and a timber frame granary with excellent storage. Additional highlights include a cool climate, fiber internet, water filter and softener, metal roof, large fenced garden space, and private deeded walking access to the Goshen-Little North Mountain Wildlife Management Area, which is Virginia's largest state-owned Wildlife Management Area totaling over 33,000 acres providing bountiful opportunities for hunting, hiking, and fishing.
Pending
$895,000
195 Shake Rag Rd, Lexington, VA 24450
2beds
1,546sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1813
21.65 Acres Lot
$819,600 Zestimate®
$579/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
One-room cottageMassive stone wood-burning fireplaceStunning main log residenceExposed log timbersReclaimed barnwoodLarge fenced garden spaceMountain retreat
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 18, 2025 at 08:45am
Listed by:
Will Moore 540-460-4602,
James Wm. Moore Real Estate Co.
Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS®,MLS#: 139236

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard Electric, Liquid Propane, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Propane Water Heater
Features
- 1st Floor Master Bedroom
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Scuttle
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: 3 or More, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,546
- Total interior livable area: 1,546 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Covered Porch, Patio, Patio-Stone, Porch-Front, Side Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Sunroom
- Waterfront features: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 21.65 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Barn(s), Guest Quarters, Storage Shed, Workshop, Granary, House, Shed, Storage Building
- Parcel number: 3451
- Zoning description: Agricultural
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1813
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Existing Septic
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lexington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $579/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $413,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,143
- Date on market: 5/3/2025
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