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Approximately 265 years ago, Edmond Sands received a land
grant from Lord Fairfax and constructed a stone and log home that would become known as "Meadowlawn." Currently
situated on 4.2 acres, the majestic stone and frame colonial has been completely renovated using the finest quality materials
to satisfy the most discriminating purchaser seeking the charm and history of a period home with all the modern amenities.
All new systems provide the best available in plumbing, heating/cooling, wiring, lighting, and appliances.
Meadowlawn's recent restoration was completed by Solstice LLC Historic Properties with close attention to the historic
integrity of this early Quaker home and in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for Rehabilitation.
Throughout the home's 4000+ square feet are many original elements such as beautifully restored
heart pine floors, 5 restored fireplaces with pine mantels and wavy glass windows. In contrast, the kitchen is
thoroughly up to date with Omega cabinetry, granite counter-tops, a 6 burner gas cook top and double ovens. The home
has 6 bedrooms and 4 full baths with all the finest fixtures. Also on the property is a restored bank barn and stone
spring-house in a picturesque setting with stone walls, mature trees and a meandering stream.
Prior to, and during the civil war, Meadowlawn was one of the final stops on the Underground Railroad. Before the move
north over the Potomac, slaves would stay in the barn and the owner at the time, Samuel Janney, would bring food and water
through an underground tunnel running from the house to the barn. A small door under the stairs in the foyer provided
access to the tunnel.
Located in a quaint Quaker village of Lincoln, which was founded
by Edmund Sands in the 1740s, Meadowlawn is situated between the towns of Middleburg and Purcellville with easy access
to Route 7, the Greenway and Dulles International Airport.
Price: $1,245,000
"The Retreat" Circa 1799
The "Retreat" was
home to 3 distinguished generations of the Parker Family. Thomas Parker, a Revolutionary War veteran and a general in
the War of 1812, constructed this imposing Federal style house in 1799. Richard Parker, his nephew, was a U.S Senator,
Justice of The Supreme Court Of Appeals, and a jury member at the trial of Aaron Burr. His son, Richard Elliott
Parker, served in the U.S. House Of Representatives and presided as the federal judge at the trial of John Brown
earning him the name "Hanging Judge Parker."
During the Civil War, the
largest battle in the county, The Battle Of Cool Springs," was fought in the front yard flanking the Shenandoah
on July 18th, 1864.
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