The Ashby Gap Command Post. Priced below appraisal! Unique opportunity to own the gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains, where Clarke, Loudoun, and Fauquier Counties converge! Cleverly renovated (2021-2022) historic building on 1.63 acres at the summit of Ashby’s Gap above Paris, Virginia. The property has extensive road frontage on John S. Mosby Highway (U.S. Route 50) and Blue Ridge Mountain Road/Mt. Weather Road (State Route 601). This spot enjoys far reaching views. The property is situated amid a variety of protected, conserved lands. Piedmont Environmental Council and Virginia Outdoors Foundation easements protect over 2,000 acres in the area. Lands of the United States of America are across the road with an Appalachian Trail embarkation and parking area. The Shenandoah River is just down the hill. 1800-acre Sky Meadows State Park and a State Wildlife Management Area consisting of 4,000 acres, are nearby neighbors. Once a 1950’s motor court motel and The Blue Ridge Restaurant, the restored main building could be a three bedroom residence or unusual vacation Air BnB. Large rooms facilitate use as a home occupation office or business. Walls are paneled with reclaimed oak boards and original pine paneling from the period. Stone fireplace. New bathroom with shower, washer and dryer hook up and wet bar area with sink. The offering includes a new well, new HVAC and new 3 bedroom septic system. Zoned Clarke County FOC (Forestal -Open Space Conservation District). Other potential uses or opportunities with Special Use Permit: short term rental such as Air BnB-- a most unusual and strategic location with nearby Sky Meadow State Park-- hiking, camping, walk out the back door to experience the Appalachian Trail-- take advantage of the boat launch on the Shenandoah River. Bring your kayak, canoe, rafts and friends. Great sleep over spot for visiting the dozens of wineries (and breweries) of the Virginia Piedmont Wine Region and Middleburg Virginia America Viticultural Area. Civil War enthusiasts—this is Ashby’s Gap! Potential history museum--Civil War history relating to events in the area is bountiful. How about a comfort station or hiker’s supply and mail pick up depot for users of the Appalachian Trail? Private Club by Special Use permit, catering kitchen operating as a home occupation. Many other potential home occupations such as artist studio and showroom, counselor’s office, group home, architect’s office, non-profit headquarters such as a historical society, retail sales by Special Use permit. Garden and plant sales, flowers, possible florist with convenient dispatch in all directions. Bring your ideas and make this venue your personal awesome command post.
For sale
Price cut: $46K (7/15)
$449,000
22540 Blue Ridge Mountain Rd, Paris, VA 20130
3beds
1,360sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
1.63 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$330/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stone fireplaceFar reaching viewsReclaimed oak boardsRestored main buildingProtected conserved landsLarge roomsNew bathroom with shower
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 25, 2025 at 06:26am
Listed by:
Emily Ristau 540-454-9083,
Thomas and Talbot Estate Properties, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VACL2003566

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Other
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookup
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bar, Other, Paneled Walls, Wood Walls
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,360
- Total interior livable area: 1,360 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,360
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Enclosed, Gravel, Off Street, Parking Lot
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Panoramic, Trees/Woods
- Frontage type: Road Frontage
Lot
- Size: 1.63 Acres
- Features: Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Cleared, Level, Not In Development, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 39A49A
- Zoning: FOC
- Zoning description: Forestal Open Space Conservation District
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Combination, Concrete, Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
- Major remodel year: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Underground
- Sewer: On Site Septic, Private Septic Tank, Septic Pump
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Water Available, Electricity Available, Other, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Paris
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $330/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $163,800
- Annual tax amount: $982
- Date on market: 4/28/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,1031 Exchange,Conventional
- Exclusions: Wood Stove
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
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