Thomas & Talbot | Ashby Gap Overlook

Ashby Gap Overlook

PARIS, Virginia

22540 BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN RD

Beds

Baths

1,360

Square Ft.

Active Residential

$399,000

Welcome to the Ashby Gap Overlook, a unique opportunity to own property at the gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Clarke County. Thoughtfully renovated in 2021-2022 , this historic building is situated on 1.63 acres at the summit of Ashby Gap above Paris, Virginia with far reaching views. The property has extensive frontage on John S. Mosby Highway (U.S. Rt 50) and Blue Ridge Mt. Rd./Mt. Weat… Read More Welcome to the Ashby Gap Overlook, a unique opportunity to own property at the gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Clarke County. Thoughtfully renovated in 2021-2022 , this historic building is situated on 1.63 acres at the summit of Ashby Gap above Paris, Virginia with far reaching views. The property has extensive frontage on John S. Mosby Highway (U.S. Rt 50) and Blue Ridge Mt. Rd./Mt. Weather Rd. (Route 601) and for outdoor enthusiasts' easy access to the 1,800 acre Sky Meadows State Park and a 4,000 acre State Wildlife Management area. Lands of the United States of America is across the road with an Appalachian Trail embarkation and parking area and the Shenandoah River is just down the road. To the south is a variety of protected land in conservation easements totaling over 2,000 acres. Once a 1950's motor court motel , the restored main building is ready for use as a 2/3 bedroom cottage or unique Air BnB. Offering spacious rooms and abundant windows for natural light, just some of the charming details include original pine paneling, reclaimed oak paneling, hardwood and concrete floors and a fieldstone fireplace with a wood stove. New doors and windows with unique window treatments using vintage ornamental ironwork fencing from Ovoka Farm. New bathroom with shower, a wet bar area easily expanded with a washer and dryer hookup, new HVAC , new well and new 3 bedroom septic. Large, gated parking area, three board fencing and stone landscaping. Zoned Clarke County FOC ( Forestal Open Space Conservation District). Other potential uses or opportunities with Special Use Permit include: In home business, studio, office or on site retail. A most unusual and strategic location with convenient accessibility for hiking the Appalachian Trail, camping and taking advantage of the boat launch on the Shenandoah River. Bring your kayak, canoe, rafts and friends! This is also a great weekend spot to explore the many nearby wineries of the Virginia Piedmont Wine Region, local breweries and enjoy fine dining at the Ashby Inn in Paris! Conveniently situated approximately 20 minutes from Middleburg and 15 minutes from Millwood, Marshall and Rt. 66 at Delaplane. Read Less

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

2026-07-09T19:35:23Z

Property Type

Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,360

Lot Size

1.63 Acres

Year Built

1951

MLS Number

VACL2006924

Map

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Additional Details

Property Access

Road Responsibility: State, Road Surface: Black Top

Building

Built in 1951, Living area: 1360, Building faces East, Levels: 1, Construction Materials: Block, Combination, Concrete, Stucco

Cooling

Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)

Accessibility Features

None

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Stone, Mantel(s), Flue for Stove

Floors

Concrete, Hardwood

Foundation

Slab, Crawl Space

Heating

Central, Heat Pump(s)

Interior Features

Bathroom - Stall Shower, Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors

Lot

1.63 acres, Backs to Trees, Cleared, Level, Not In Development, Rural

Parking

Fenced, Gravel Driveway

Pets Policy

Allowed: No Pet Restrictions

Property

Very Good, Other structures: Above Grade, Mountain, Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods, Valley

Roof

Asphalt

Sewer

Septic = # of BR, Septic Exists, Septic Pump, Private Septic Tank, On Site Septic

Taxes

Annual Amount: $739, Lot: 39, Year: 2025, Zoning: FOC, Zoning description: Forestal Open Space Conservation

Utilities

Electric Available, Water Available, Water Source: Well, Private

Catherine Bernache

Thomas & Talbot Estate Properties

(540) 424-7066

cbernache@thomasandtalbot.com

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