PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Virginia's Shenandoah Mountains, this extraordinary 111-acre estate combines stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views, exceptional equestrian amenities, and a level of privacy and serenity that is increasingly difficult to find. Bordering more than 1,200 acres of protected conservation land, the property feels wonderfully secluded while remaining convenient to Interstate 81, Lexington, Staunton, and the Virginia Horse Center. The custom-built home was thoughtfully designed to embrace both the surrounding landscape and the comforts of everyday living. Offering four bedrooms, three and a half baths, and a versatile lower-level suite ideal for guests, extended family, or private retreat space, the residence is equally suited for entertaining and quiet evenings at home. The heart of the home is the spacious, award-winning kitchen, featuring rich cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, premium appliances, and generous gathering spaces. For equestrians, Morley Ridge Park represents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly turnkey and versatile horse farm built to accommodate a variety of disciplines. The farm includes a six-stall center-aisle main barn with a dedicated foaling stall, feed and tack rooms, a separate two-stall barn, multiple fenced pastures with dedicated automatic waterers and run-in sheds, productive hay fields, a lovely sand riding arena, round pen, a massive hay and equipment barn, and an incredible trail system that allows for hours of riding and conditioning without ever leaving the farm. One of the most attractive features is the direct and convenient access to the Virginia Horse Center, which hosts more than 100 events annually and attracts competitors from across the country representing virtually every discipline. This is truly a home that can be enjoyed in every season and is equally appealing for those who simply appreciate the outdoors. Wildlife is abundant, the views are extraordinary, and the opportunities for outdoor adventure are endless. It is the kind of place that invites you to spend your days exploring and your evenings reliving the day's adventures while taking in a sunset framed by some of the best mountain views Virginia has to offer. Complementing the home and equestrian facilities is a charming detached studio that could serve as a home office, artist's retreat, fitness space, guest overflow, or creative workspace. Throughout the estate, there is a sense that every element was carefully considered and thoughtfully developed to maximize both beauty and functionality. Perhaps what makes Morley Ridge Park so special cannot be measured in acreage, views, or even the impressive list of amenities. For more than 30 years, the current owners have poured their passion, vision, and hard work into creating a place where horses thrive, family and friends gather, and the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valley can be enjoyed every day. This is a rare opportunity to step into a legacy decades in the making and become the next steward of an extraordinary farm. Morley Ridge Park is more than a horse farm, mountain retreat, or country estate. It is a place that offers room to ride, room to explore, and room to create lasting memories for generations to come. The photographs are beautiful, but this is a property that must be experienced in person to fully appreciate everything it has to offer.

DETAILS

Home Features

• Custom-designed home thoughtfully positioned to capture sweeping mountain views
• Four spacious bedrooms, including two with breathtaking mountain views
• Three-and-a-half well-appointed bathrooms
• Private lower-level suite ideal for guests, extended family, caretakers, or multi-generational living
• Award-winning gourmet kitchen featuring rich cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Dacor double ovens, cooktop with vented hood, warming drawer, Bosch dishwasher, wine refrigerator, trash compactor, disposal, dual sinks, expansive center island, eat-in bar, and ample pantry
• Panoramic kitchen window overlooking peaceful woodlands
• Operable skylights providing abundant natural light and ventilation
• Inviting breakfast room
• Living and dining rooms framed by spectacular mountain views
• Dedicated music room
• Lower-level family room
• Private office
• Mudroom with integrated laundry
• Lower-level flagstone patio
• Hardwood, tile, and carpet flooring
• Floored attic providing additional storage
• Hand-crimped standing seam metal roof (2017)
• High-efficiency wood-burning stone fireplace (2019)
• Vermont Soapstone wood stove
• Deep well and septic system with excellent water quality
• Serviced by Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative
• Starlink high-speed internet available
• Designed to accommodate comfortable everyday living as well as multi-generational use

Lot Features

• 111 acres of rolling Shenandoah Valley countryside
• Award-winning, recognized wildlife conservation farm
• More than 8,000 native trees and shrubs planted throughout the property
• Abundant wildlife
• Exceptional stargazing
• Over 30 years of thoughtful stewardship and land improvement
• Panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain views
• Exceptionally private setting with no visible neighboring homes or traffic noise
• Bordering more than 1,200 acres of protected conservation land
• Productive hay fields
• Mature hardwood forests
• Miles of private trails suitable for horseback riding, hiking, ATV use, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing
• Established bonfire and picnic area
• Charming gazebo
• Multiple outdoor entertaining and gathering spaces
• Detached studio currently used as an art studio, home office, and yoga retreat

Horse Facility Features

• Fully functional turnkey horse farm
• Designed to accommodate a variety of equestrian disciplines
• Six-stall center-aisle main barn
• Dedicated foaling stall
• Feed room and tack room
• Additional two-stall barn
• Sand riding arena
• Round pen
• Four large fenced pastures, each with run-in sheds and automatic waterers
• Productive hay fields supporting farm operations
• Massive Amish-built and restored hay barn
• Additional equipment storage barn
• Extensive trail system offering hours of riding and conditioning opportunities without leaving the farm
• Existing cross-country jumps with plans available for an expertly designed course
• Excellent terrain for conditioning, schooling, and recreational riding
• Convenient access to the Virginia Horse Center (less than a 25-minute haul)