$19,000,000

1097 SAINT JOHN RD, Keswick VA, 22947

Price per sqft$3,037.08

Built in1940

Property size6,256 sqft

Property typeResidential

Overview

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Listed Sep 12, 2025

Updated Jun 12

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.

Additional information

MLS^® ID: 669001

Interior Features

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 7
Fireplace: Yes
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Basement: No

Exterior Features

Lot Size: 372 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes: $17,675
Tax Frequency: Annually
Garage: Yes
View: Yes
Pool: Yes

Courtesy of ANN HAY HARDY with FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Listing Contact: 202-297-0228

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