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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
Interested
parties should contact:
Carol Fochtman
Armfield, Miller, Ripley Fine Properties
540-272-4334
"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.
This project is currently under construction and is due for completion
2008.
Interested parties should contact Scot Lessler @ 540-454-7088.
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