There are homes with mountain views, and then there are properties that place you in the very heart of the mountains. Surrounded by Wallen's Ridge, Powell Mountain and Stone Mountain, this remarkable custom estate offers breathtaking 360 degree views from just under 25 acres in beautiful Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Offering approximately 5, 700 finished square feet, four bedrooms and six full bathrooms, the home has been continually updated and provides accommodations for family, guests and entertaining. Multiple living areas allow everyone to gather comfortably while still having room to retreat. The living room and den each feature a river stone fireplace, while the spacious finished walkout basement has a wall of windows that fills the space with natural light and showcases the surrounding mountains. Additional spaces include a heated sunroom, private balcony and loft, formal dining room, office and recreation areas. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, a large island, built in appliances and a generous dining space. Entertaining continues outdoors with a full outdoor kitchen and bar area overlooking the surrounding mountain scenery. Wraparound porches, multiple decks, a gazebo and an outdoor fireplace provide countless places to enjoy morning coffee, evening sunsets and cool mountain nights. Four fireplaces add warmth and character throughout the property, including one in a bedroom and another on the porch. One bedroom is conveniently located on the main level, two bedrooms offer private full bathrooms, and two complete laundry areas on separate floors add everyday convenience. The outdoor amenities make the property feel like a private mountain resort. An in-ground swimming pool is accompanied by a pool house with a full bathroom. Above a detached two car garage is an apartment with its own full bathroom, providing excellent space for guests, extended family, a private office or studio. The nearly 25 acres offer much more than privacy and beautiful views. Established pastures and paddocks with automatic watering systems provide an excellent setup for horses or livestock. A metal building with a concrete floor serves as a barn and provides valuable space for animals, equipment and storage. The property also includes several additional utility spaces. For added preparedness and peace of mind, the home is wired for solar power and a generator. It also includes an extraordinary safe room constructed with poured concrete walls, floors and ceiling and secured by double metal doors. This private setting is only minutes from the town of Big Stone Gap, a quaint Appalachian community known for its Southern charm, locally owned restaurants and shops, live music, festivals, museums, historic attractions and outdoor recreation. Big Cherry Lake and the surrounding trail system are just a side by side ride away, putting fishing, trails and mountain adventure within easy reach of the property. This is more than a large home on acreage. It is a complete Southwest Virginia, Appalachian lifestyle. Whether envisioned as a private mountain estate, family retreat, equestrian property or legacy home, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the region's most distinctive properties. Schedule your private showing and experience the space, privacy and natural beauty of this exceptional Big Stone Gap estate. Showings are exclusive to qualified, pre-approved buyers.
