968 Tall Tree RD, Wirtz, VA 24184

$1,450,500
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5.1 Square Footage: 7,087 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 251,341 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,450,500 List Date: 11/30/2021 Last Modified: 6/26/2026

Overview

Description

BACK ON THE MARKET DUE TO BUYER'S FINANCING. 'The Castle'' is an extraordinary brick French Chateau home. You won't find an estate like this offered at such a bargain. This private and serene property offers close to 6 acres and almost 1500' of shoreline on Smith Mountain Lake. You'll notice at first glance the solid structure. Enjoy lake views from just about every room in the house, with multiple master bedrooms. Wake up to beautiful sunrise views over the lake. There are plenty of amenities to keep you entertained, including an outdoor pool overlooking the lake, indoor hot tub, exercise room, wet bar with fireplace, rec rooms and more. With a few updates you could turn this into a modern castle creating substantial equity.

Supplements: This property consistently generates $150K-$200K/year in short term vacation rental income. Special use permit granted with Franklin County. This property will convey furnished with furniture, linens, towels, dishes, and household items excluding some personal items. Arcade games and TV's can be negotiated as well.

Listing Details MLS# 883729

Location, Tax & Legal

Area
0490 - SML Franklin County
Street Number
968
Street Name
Tall Tree
Street Suffix
RD
State/Province
VA
Zip Code
24184
Subdivision
Blackwater
Municipality
Franklin County
Elementary School
Dudley
Middle School
Ben Franklin Middle
High School
Franklin County

General Property Description

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Residential Type
Detached
Construction Status
Completed
Year Built
1996
Total Bdrm
4
Total Bths
5.1
Total F Baths
5
Total H Baths
Yes
Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT
2934
Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT
1434
Lower Below Grd Fin SQFT
2719
Total Fnshd SqFt
7087
Total Above Grd Fin SQFT
4368
Grand Total Attached SQFT
7087
Basement Y/N
Yes
Prim. Covered Prking
Garage Attached
# Prim Cov Spaces
3
Uncovered Parking
Off Street Parking
Total Cov'd Prk Spc
3
Total Acreage
5.77
Water Class
Waterfront Property
Water ID
Smith Mtn Lake
Length of Waterfront
1500

Status Change Info

Ratified Contract Dt
2022-01-18
Sold Date
2022-02-24

Fireplace

# Fireplaces
2

Primary Bedrooms

Primary BR Entry Lvl
Yes

More Information

Bedrooms

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

Full Baths

Full Baths Entry Lvl
Yes
Full Baths Upper Lvl
2
Full Baths Lower Lvl
2

Half Baths

Half Baths Entry Lvl
Yes

Laundry

Laundry Entry Level
Yes

Water Details

Number Covered Slips
Yes

Property Features

Style of House: 2 Story Limited Service: Not Limited Service Lot Description: Down Slope Construction: Brick Basement: Full; Walk-Out Access Heating: Heat Pump Electric Cooling: Heat Pump Electric Fireplace: Family Room; Great Room Interior Features: Bookcases; Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Hot Tub; Storage; Wet Bar; Whirlpool Bath Exterior Features: Balcony; Bay Window; Garden Space; In-Ground Pool; Patio Views: Lake Appliances: Cook Top; Dishwasher; Microwave Oven (Built In); Wall Oven; Refrigerator Floors: Carpet; Tile - i.e. ceramic; Vinyl; Wood Windows: Clad; Insulated; Screen Exterior Doors: Insulated; Wood Porch: Front Porch Water Description: Private Well Sewer Description: Private Septic Water Acc Only B: Deed/Assgn Dock Boat Dock Desc: A-Roof; Stationary; Storage/Util Bldg Water Features: Point; Riprap Shoreline Water Details: Short Term Rental Slr Pd Fin Concessns: Not Disclosed

Room Information

Room Name Level
Primary Bedroom Entry
Bedroom 2 Upper
Bedroom 3 Upper
Bedroom 4 Lower
Dining Room Entry
Kitchen Entry
Great Room Entry
Living Room Entry
Office Entry
Foyer Entry
Laundry Entry
Recreation Room Lower
Family Room Lower
Work Room Lower
Listing Office: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ROANOKE
Last Updated: June - 26 - 2026
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