2816 Lowesville RD, Arrington, VA 22922

$649,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3.1 Square Footage: 4,664 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 313,632 Status: Closed
Current Price: $649,900 List Date: 5/02/2025 Last Modified: 8/14/2025

Overview

Description

Endless potential! Borders 700' on Piney River Frontage on 7.2 usable acres! Restored local landmark, formerly a general store/US Post Office, this circa 1810-1869 home is zoned V-1 Village. Heart pine floors, 12' ceilings all graciously restored. The country store remains, shelves & all, along with a well-documented history. The room could be converted into an efficiency(plumbing in place). The numerous outbuildings, formerly kitchens/offices, have been stabilized, most with electricity. One is a rentable cabin ($150 night with year-round occupancy). Three bedrooms equipped with working fireplaces. The kitchen, years ago in a building outside, has been moved to the English basement style lower level along with a large dining room. (Perfect for B&B) Numerous porches & deck...

Supplements: w/ a sunroom (4th Bed/rentable room) allow you to take in the surrounding countryside, Campground potential! 2.5 miles from 151 for Hiking, ATV, Brewery's, Winery's, Whisky Tours, Antiquing, Museums, & Golf! The Schools are Elementary School - Temperance Elementary | Middle School - Amherst Middle | High School - Amherst High.

Listing Details MLS# 916852

Location, Tax & Legal

Area
2200 - Amherst County
Street Number
2816
Street Name
Lowesville
Street Suffix
RD
State/Province
VA
Zip Code
22922
Subdivision
N/A
Municipality
Amherst County
Elementary School
Other - See Remarks
Middle School
Other - See Remarks
High School
Other - See Remarks

General Property Description

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Residential Type
Detached
Construction Status
Completed
Year Built
1810
Total Bdrm
5
Total Bths
3.1
Total F Baths
3
Total H Baths
Yes
Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT
1435
Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT
1784
Lower Below Grd Fin SQFT
1345
Total Fnshd SqFt
4564
Total Above Grd Fin SQFT
3219
Grand Total Attached SQFT
4664
Total Unfin SQFT
100
Basement Y/N
Yes
Prim. Covered Prking
N/A
Add'l Covered Prkng
Not Applicable
Total Acreage
7.2
Water Class
N/A

Status Change Info

Ratified Contract Dt
2025-06-25
Sold Date
2025-08-06

Unfinished Attached SQFT

Lower Below Grd Unfin SQFT
100

Fireplace

# Fireplaces
6

More Information

Primary Bedrooms

Primary BR Entry Lvl
Yes

Bedrooms

BR Entry Level
2
BR Upper Level
2
BR Lower Level
Yes

Full Baths

Full Baths Entry Lvl
Yes
Full Baths Upper Lvl
Yes
Full Baths Lower Lvl
Yes

Half Baths

Half Baths Entry Lvl
Yes

Laundry

Laundry Lower Level
Yes

Water Details

River or Other
Piney River

Property Features

Style of House: 2 Story Limited Service: Not Limited Service Lot Description: Gentle Sloping Construction: Brick Basement: Full Heating: Heat Pump Electric; Other - See Remarks Cooling: Heat Pump Electric Fireplace: Masonry; Wood Burning Stove; Family Room; Kitchen; Primary Bedroom Energy Features: Wood Stove Interior Features: Bookcases; Ceiling Fan(s); Storage Exterior Features: Barn(s); Deck; Fenced Yard; Garden Space; Paved Driveway; Shed(s) Views: River Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave Oven (Built In); Refrigerator; Range Electric Misc Features: Stream Floors: Concrete; Wood Porch: Covered Porch; Front Porch; Rear Porch Water Description: Private Well Sewer Description: Private Septic Water Heater Type: Tank Water Htr Energy: Electric Slr Pd Fin Concessns: No

Room Information

Room Name Level Remarks
Family Room Upper 20x27.80
Den Entry 15.50x14.80
Kitchen Lower 19.80x17.20
Laundry Lower 9.30x10.70
Recreation Room Lower 25.30x16.30
Primary Bedroom Entry 16.20x17.70
Bedroom 2 Upper 15.10x13.11
Bedroom 3 Upper 14.90x16.20
Bedroom 4 Entry 20x11.40
Bedroom 5 Lower 17x15.90
Listing Office: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY LYNCHBURG
Last Updated: August - 14 - 2025
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