12501 Big Island, Big Island, VA 24526

$599,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 2,230 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,151,291 Status: Pending

Current Price: $599,900 List Date: 8/11/2026 Last Modified: 9/21/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled on 26 private acres in Bedford County, this one-of-a-kind earth-sheltered home offers exceptional energy efficiency, peaceful surroundings, and mountain views. Designed to blend with its natural environment, the home features a four-season sunroom, 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, spacious living areas, and abundant natural light. Enjoy the benefits of solar hot water, passive energy-efficient construction, and year-round comfort. The property is enhanced by extensive gardens, mature trees, walking paths, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces that create a private retreat for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying nature.

Supplements: . Workshop provides ample space for hobbies, equipment, or storage. Whether you're looking for a homestead, hobby farm, or secluded country escape, this property offers endless possibilities. Conveniently located near Lynchburg, Bedford, and Blue Ridge Mountains.

Listing Details MLS# 930296

Location, Tax & Legal

Area: 0600 - Bedford County
Street Number: 12501
Street Name: Big Island
State/Province: VA
Zip Code: 24526
Subdivision: NA
Municipality: Bedford County
Elementary School: Big Island
Middle School: Liberty Middle
High School: Liberty High

General Property Description

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Residential Type: Detached
Construction Status: Completed
Year Built: 1997
Total Bdrm: 3
Total Bths: Yes
Total F Baths: Yes
Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 2230
Total Fnshd SqFt: 2230
Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 2230
Grand Total Attached SQFT: 2230
Basement Y/N: No
Prim. Covered Prking: Garage Attached
# Prim Cov Spaces: 2
Total Cov'd Prk Spc: 2
Total Acreage: 26.43
Water Class: N/A

Status Change Info

Ratified Contract Dt: 2026-08-31

Primary Bedrooms

Primary BR Entry Lvl: Yes

Bedrooms

BR Entry Level: Yes
BR Upper Level: 2

More Information

Full Baths

Full Baths Entry Lvl: Yes

Laundry

Laundry Entry Level: Yes

Property Features

Style of House: 1.5 Story Limited Service: Not Limited Service Construction: Brick Basement: Slab Heating: Heat Pump Electric Cooling: Heat Pump Electric Interior Features: Storage; Walk-In Closet(s) Exterior Features: Garden Space Appliances: Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Range Electric Floors: Carpet; Laminate Water Description: Private Well Sewer Description: Private Septic Water Htr Energy: Solar

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	Entry
Bedroom 2

Listing Office: CENTURY 21 ALL-SERVICE

Last Updated: September - 21 - 2026

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