4517 CAPON RIVER RD Capon Bridge, WV 26711

WORTH THE WAIT! The possibilities at Riversdell on the Cacapon aka the Captain David Pugh estate are the material of dreams! Hidden away on the Cacapon River, this 3 BR, 2.5 BA historic home built in 1834 has everything you need to live off the land. The property includes approximately 35 acres of which 8+/- are fenced and ready for farm animals and four wheelers. The remaining property is raw, steep, mountain land and is situated across the Capon River Road providing a barrier along the back of the property resulting in more privacy and a natural shield from strong elements. The estate includes a knotty pine raftered wood barn with loft and workshop and a separate, lower level dairy barn formerly used to make goat milk and cheese products for personal use and farmer's market originals. Electricity and running water are in the barn. A chicken coop, animal shed/ run-in and a duck house are also found on the property. An original stone spring house circa 1800 is situated near the house and boasts bubbling spring water. The river-facing side of the original 4 room house has the most stunning views from the two-story porch made from hearty imported teakwood under a gabled roof. Spend your evenings here sipping iced tea and watch as lightning bugs illuminate the pastures to provide an inequivocabile light show. The original home built in 1835 had 4- 19 x 15 rooms with fireplaces. The beautiful mantles are indicative of the time period and hail from Winchester, VA. The 10 foot entryway gives way for a splendid view of the 4-6 inch pine flooring throughout the house. The 1910 addition to the property has been restored with solar powered radiant flooring and boasts the most beautiful paneled windows and doors providing glorious light and views across the property to the river. The varying styles of the main house and addition allow for a live in one, rent one possibility for those hoping to start a Bed and Breakfast or vacation rental. Both sides have their own kitchen and live-in area and a full bathroom. The addition is fully handicap accessible with a ramped entrance, open floor plan, walk in/ wheel in shower and rail and grip support in bathroom. The home is listed on the National Registry of Historic Homes and has a generous history as part of the role WV, specifically Hampshire County, has played in the Civil War and politically through the North-South divide. Don't miss the basement workshop and laundry rooms as well as plenty room for your river toys and canned goods. The Cacapon River, said to be the cleanest river in WV, is a Native American namesake meaning "medicine waters". You can swim, tube, fish and play all day and camp all night under the stars on the banks of the river right in your front yard. If you have not yet found the perfect riverfront getaway, this is your chance! Looking to live more sustainably, start a farm and raise goats and chickens? You will be pleased. Adding riverfront properties to your investment portfolio? Here you go!
More information including structural details and historical significance are available by booking a showing or reaching out to your REALTOR. Schedule your tour of this almost heaven homestead today!