3371 Graves Mill Road, Madison, VA 22727 - Madison County

Graves Mill Farm is ideally located in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in scenic Madison Co., in the heart of Virginia's Piedmont. With 664 acres of fields and forests, the property is suited to a wide variety of agricultural endeavors and recreational pursuits. Approx. 150 acres are in open pasture, with the balance in mature woodland. There are 3 houses currently on the property, as well as a dramatic building site which offers magnificent views over a stocked pond to the mountains beyond. The farm is further improved by a full complement of barns and outbuildings, all in excellent condition. Shenandoah NP is close by, and the Rapidan WMA adjoins. Many of the surrounding farms are protected by Conservation Easement.

Under Conservation Easement, held by VOF. There are 3 homes currently on the property, including a Farm Managers house (c.1880), an income producing cottage in private setting, and the newer (1995) cottage occupied by the owner. There is a delightful stone building which houses a tack room on the first floor and studio/office on the second floor. Owner has identified and created a building site overlooking the lake, suitable for a significant home. Additionally, they have cleared and graded for a planned equestrian complex including 2 large arenas, 8-stall barn, and carriage barn. These plans have been preliminarily approved by VOF.

Open land is fenced and cross fenced. Current owners have had sheep, bison, and currently cattle grazing on the property. 19thC bank barn, early 20thC dairy with huge hayloft, Morton Bldg for equipment storage, various other agricultural buildings. 2 ponds, streams, miles of trails and roads through the 500 acres of forest.