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1097 Saint John Rd
Keswick, 22947

Albemarle Country Property
$19,950,000


Historic Eldon Farm, nestled in the foothills of the Southwest Mountains in Keswick, Virginia, is a premier sporting plantation with roots dating back to 1715. Just 20 minutes from Charlottesville and near Monticello, Eldon lies within 10 miles of the birthplaces of Jefferson, Monroe, and Madison. Spanning 372± acres, the estate includes pastures, a Gil Schafer-designed lodge, a main house, guest cottages, and restored historic buildings by top designers including Suzanne Kasler and Amy Morris. The 2024-built Eldon Lodge, inspired by Blackberry Farm, features reclaimed timber and Roxbury granite, a grand hall, wine room, and catering kitchen. The Eldon Office serves as a refined gentleman’s retreat with curated interiors and a sportsman’s wing. The renovated main house offers 4 bedrooms, a bunkhouse sleeping 12, and additional cottages. Amenities include barns, riding ring, fishing ponds, trails, and apiaries.With deep historic ties, luxury design, and unmatched outdoor recreation, Eldon is a rare turnkey sporting estate.

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6

Bedrooms

6256

Sq. Ft.

6

Bathroom

372

Acre(s)

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Property Details


Price History

  • $19,950,000 on 09-12-2025

Acreage & Description

  • Acreage: 372.00
  • Land Description: Bottomland, Elevated, Farm, Garden Spot, Gently Rolling, Landscaped, Nearly Level, Open, Partly Wooded, Private
  • Lot Features: Barn, Easement, Fenced Part, Garden Space, Horses, Private Road, Storage Shed
  • View Description: Garden View, Mountain View, Pastoral View, Water View, Wooded View
  • Water Views: Pond / Lake, Stream / Creek
  • Farm Improvements: Barn(s), Equipment Bldg, Outdoor Riding Arena, Paddock, Stable, Stable Office, Tack Room
  • Farm Remarks:

The House

  • Year Home Built: 1940
  • Finished Square Feet: 6256
  • Unfinished Square Feet: 0
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 6 Full & 1 Half Baths
  • Foundation: Brick

Utilities

  • Cable/Internet: Cable,Fiber-Optic
  • Cooling: Central AC,Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central Heat, Radiant
  • Water: Individual Well
  • Sewer: Septic Tank

Schools

  • Elementary School: Stony Point
  • Middle School: Burley
  • High School: Monticello


Property Location

1097 SAINT JOHN RD KESWICK, VA 22947

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