Set against 200 acres of protected conservation land, 604 Martingale Ridge Drive offers a rare balance of privacy, design, and ease within the exclusive Residences at Salamander. Just over an hour drive from Washington, DC, the home is oriented around light, landscape, and indoor–outdoor living, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing a private courtyard, pool, and garden, and long views beyond. It is a residence designed for effortless weekends and extended stays—refined, tranquil, and seamlessly connected to one of Virginia’s most celebrated resort destinations. The exclusive Residences at Salamander were conceived by Sheila Johnson to be an intimate collection of luxury homes woven into the celebrated 340-acre Salamander Middleburg resort. Surrounded by protected woodlands, streams, and miles of riding, walking, and biking trails, the property offers rare privacy with sweeping pastoral views and a Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop, all just moments from the charm of downtown Middleburg. City meets country in a most sophisticated yet casual way. The walkability to both the Resort , the spa, along with all the shopping and restaurants in charming town of Middleburg make this a singular retreat. Upon entering the home, you are greeted by a dramatic great room crowned by a soaring 16-foot cathedral ceiling with wood beams. Instantly, your eye is drawn upward—and then outward—to a glorious courtyard enclosed by the wings of the house, with 200 acres of protected woodland beyond. You hardly know whether to step inside or out; it is all so lovely. Back inside, the great room is beautifully articulated into a living area with fireplace, a dining space overlooking the professionally landscaped courtyard, pool, and garden, At the far end is the elegant breakfast bar and behind a gourmet kitchen with everything you need. Everyone can gather here, yet the room offers countless places to settle in and enjoy the space. Custom details include wood ceiling beams, a handsome dry bar with wine refrigerator, and refined designer lighting throughout. The first floor also features a fireside den with full bath and a serene primary suite with direct access to the pool, spa, and private courtyard and another guest space. Upstairs, two light-filled ensuite bedrooms offer enhanced ceiling heights and a charming reading-nook landing. The lower level includes two additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a very large generous, flexible media and game room ideal for entertaining, also there is connected storage room. The outdoor courtyard is a world unto itself, with inviting spaces to dine, read, lounge in the sun, or dangle your feet in the pool. Outdoor amenities include a large heated saltwater pool and an 8' x 8' spa. The current owners converted the garage into a carpeted pool house for lounging, hosting a party or making it a small bedroom; as it is equipped with full bath. The multiple stone terraces, a grill center, and the ease to walk the resort property from your own back yard is sublime. With six bedrooms and seven-and-a-half baths, this is an unparalleled opportunity to experience luxury living at the Residences at Salamander, along with full access to the amenities of the Salamander resort in one of Virginia’s most celebrated destinations.
