22540 Blue Ridge Mountain Rd

Paris, VA 20130

$399,000
Price
3
Beds
1,360 Sq. Ft.
$293 / Sq. Ft.
1,360
Sq. Ft.
$293
per Sq. Ft.
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Gateway to the Blue Ridge and Clarke County
The Ashby Gap Overlook
Parcel outlined in red.
Parcel outlined in red.
Looking to the west.
Welcoming front entrance.
Wide entryway
With storage closet
Spacious main room.
With fieldstone fireplace and wood stove.
Main room with original pine paneling.
New bathroom.
With shower
One of two rooms off the main room
Could be Bedroom 1 w/hardwood floors
Additional room for Bedroom 2
Ornamental ironworks from Ovoka Farm.
Large room to the right of entryway.
With wet bar and reclaimed oak paneling.
Wet bar with washer/dryer hookup.
And plenty of room for expanding to full kitchen.
Additional room for 3rd bedroom.
West side with stone chimney.
Rear view to old motel units: rehab
1950's old tourist motel outbuilding.
West side of parcel.
East side of parcel
Appalachian Trail crossing just below property.
Paris Mountain
Stacked stone walls
Views
Original pine paneling.
Plenty of room for parking
Views
Wineries and Breweries abound.
Floor Plan

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Catherine A Bernache • Thomas and Talbot Estate Properties, Inc.
    P: (540)-424-7066 cbernache@thomasandtalbot.com

Property Details for 22540 Blue Ridge Mountain Road

Tax ID Number
39-A--49A
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cottage
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/09/2026 03:35 PM

Property Details for 22540 Blue Ridge Mountain Road

StatusActive
MLS #VACL2006924
Days on Market7
Taxes$739 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1951
Lot Size1.63 AC / 71,002 SF
CountyClarke County
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Building Information for 22540 Blue Ridge Mountain Road

Stories1Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size1.63 AC / 71,002 SF

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Property Information for 22540 Blue Ridge Mountain Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: CLARKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121141013768
  • County: CLARKE
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $163,800
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $780
  • Zoning: FOC
  • Zoning Dscrp: Forestal Open Space Conservation
  • Tax Lot: 39
  • School Tax: $0
  • Tax Page Number: 0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2022
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,360.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 1,360.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: East
  • Construction Materials: Block, Combination, Concrete, Stucco
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8051/0628/5990/805106285990_512_384_WM_de_xQ1t15QqpWo76.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Paneled Walls, Wood Walls
  • Flooring Type: Concrete, Hardwood
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Crawl Space
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Other Structure: Other
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Level, Not In Development, Rural
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Road Responsibility: State
  • Fencing: Board
  • Location Type: Mountain
  • Parcel ID: 17039144
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street, Parking Lot
  • Parking Features: Fenced, Gravel Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Mantel(s), Flue for Stove
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Sewer Septic: Septic = # of BR, Septic Exists, Septic Pump, Private Septic Tank, On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: Underground
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Piedmont REALTORS

Property History for 22540 Blue Ridge Mountain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VACL2006924

$399,000—
Apr 1, 2026

Expired

BRIGHT #VACL2003566

—
Sep 30, 2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VACL2003566

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/09/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VACL2006924

$399,000
04/01/2026

Expired

BRIGHT #VACL2003566

—
09/30/2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #VACL2003566

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 22540 Blue Ridge Mountain Road

Taxable ValueLand$567,800Additions-Total$567,800
Tax Record2026$104 ($9 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size1,364,299 SqFtStyleAgricultural / RuralCountyCLARKEAPN39-A-50C

Schools near 22540 Blue Ridge Mountain Road

This home is within Clarke County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Boyce Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Johnson-Williams Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Clarke County High School
Public - 9 to 12
D G Cooley Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Boyce Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Johnson-Williams Middle School
Public6 to 8

Clarke County High School
Public9 to 12

D G Cooley Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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More information about 22540 Blue Ridge Mountain Road, Paris, VA 20130

22540 Blue Ridge Mountain Road is a single family home for sale in Paris, VA 20130. This property was listed for sale on July 9, 2026 by Thomas and Talbot Estate Properties, Inc., it's currently listed at $399,000. This listing's school district is Clarke County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Boyce Elementary School, Johnson-Williams Middle School and Clarke County High School. 22540 Blue Ridge Mountain Road is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,360 sqft single family home built in 1951.

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