Birchwood Northern Loudoun County, VA Virtual Tour
Situated with vistas extending to the Blue Ridge Mountains and into Maryland, Birchwood stands as a sentinel, protecting the unspoiled beauty of this corner of northern Loudoun County, Virginia. This exceptional estate is located just beyond the centuries-old, beloved village of Waterford and very near the historic Taylorstown settlement. The residence is masterfully built using elegant design and quality materials. The details, from the custom-designed, hand-milled woodwork and moldings to the fabric covered walls of several of the rooms, to the commercial-grade utility systems including, geo-thermal heating and cooling express the care and thoughtful planning apparent in every segment of the architecture and construction. The entrance to the property is through stone gateposts holding wrought iron security gates. A long paved driveway curls up a hillside, with each turn an enchanting sight. In every direction there is a vista of fine and rare specimens of trees intermingled with a personal collection of stone sculpture and artifacts, all displayed on 35 acres of lush green lawns. The house is approached up a flagstone walk through an arched overhang into the welcoming foyer. The floors of the main level and second floor are hand fashioned, quarter sawed hand scraped white oak, which is stained, sealed and waxed. Specialists were imported to fashion and plane the boards and polish them to a glowing luster. The formal living room features, as do all of the rooms, strong moldings and woodwork, a lovely fireplace and breathtaking views. There are large windows in every room to bring the beauty of the setting indoors. The formal dining room has walls covered with a soft Damask fabric which accents the fireplace and built-in china display cabinets with arched doors. The Kitchen/Family Room/Breakfast Room is a wonderful family living space with a raised stone fireplace, flagstone hearth, and built in cabinets for media equipment. In the bay windowed wall is a family living area with a view through gardens to the pool and the mountains. The Kitchen area features granite counter tops, decorative tiles designed and made by a well known local artist, top quality appliances, a planning desk and an arched window taking in a grand panorama extending miles to the west. A fabulous screened/glassed-in porch is just off this central family area and it, too, provides the same breath-taking views. Down a back hallway is a butler’s pantry/laundry room with cupboards, several enclosing wooden hanging racks for linens. Through this hallway is a Sitting Room/Sunroom with hand painted walls and views of the gardens. It adjoins the master bedroom suite. The Master Bedroom has a fireplace, lush carpeting, a large bathroom with spa bath tub and separate shower and two separate walk in closets well furnished with storage areas for a full compliment of clothing and shoes. Additionally, there is a walk-in cedar closet.
The view from the Master Bedroom is unparalleled and extends into Maryland and the Catoctin Mountain Range. Back from the hall is the Mudroom, a half bath and the entrance to the extended three car garage. Above the garage, with access by a well hidden door, stairs climb to partially finished space which could be an office, storage, exercise or studio area. Upstairs are three bedrooms, two of which have sitting alcoves with fireplaces and en suite baths. These are cozy retreats and also afford wonderful mountain views. The third bedroom, now used as an office is paneled in rich glowing wood and has walls covered in a soft linen fabric. There is a wall of windows and an en suite bath. A spacious activity room completes the upstairs living area. It has been used as a sewing and crafts area, but would be a very suitable playroom, studio, exercise room, office or bedroom. The lower level is a surprising, luxurious media room with fabric covered walls. Two of the walls hide Murphy Beds which pull down for extra guests or children’s sleepovers. Through heavy arched wooden doors is the wine cellar, perhaps the best in Northern Virginia. The ceiling has huge hand hewn chestnut beams supporting the whit oak barreled ceiling. The wine racks are made of white oak and accommodate 3500 bottles. The lower level extends below the entire house. It also includes copious storage rooms and cabinets and extra refrigerator/freezer off the media room, work shop, and a full bath. The utility room is reminiscent of the engine room of an ocean liner. Spotless and well lit, it houses the commercial equipment that runs the house. The heating and cooling are by geo thermal systems. There are three hot water heaters, two central vacuum systems, very extensive water holding and purification equipment, and a wall of telephone systems. The top grade utilities present a quiet house. All exterior utilities are underground.
On the grounds below the house is a lovely 50’x20’ pool with spa. From a cantilevered deck of mahogany are superb views and flowing below is Catoctin Creek. Wild life and bird life abound, but 38 acres are protected by and 8’ deer fence to avert their random pruning of the gardens. There is a 60’x36’ equipment building which also houses a farm office and a half bath. The total property is 180 acres. It is divided into six parcels. The four unimproved parcels are in a Land Trust Easement.
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