Courtesy of REAL BROKER LLC
Property Description
Step back in time & own a truly unique property in the heart of Augusta County. Originally built in 1870 & rebuilt in 1929, Moffatt’s Creek Mill—known locally as Smiley Mill—offers a rare opportunity to preserve & enjoy an authentic piece of the Shenandoah Valley’s milling heritage. Converted into a residence, this historic mill blends craftsmanship & rustic charm w/modern comforts, making it ideal as a full-time home, weekend retreat, artist’s studio, or creative event space. Situated on 3.48 acres of woods & open spaces w/views of the creek & waterfall. Trout fishing right from your own property along the banks of Moffatt’s Creek. Lower level features a spacious family room, bedrooms & full bath; main level opens onto a large deck overlooking the creek; primary bedroom includes a private balcony with sweeping waterfall views. Basement level preserves the original mill wheel, w/extra storage & a walk-out patio. Slate roof (2019), VDH Alternative Septic Treatment System (2021), & new insulation (2025). Whether your dream is to restore the mill to working order, create a private getaway, or reimagine it as a gallery, studio, or event venue, Moffatt’s Creek Mill is truly one-of-a-kind—a property brimming with endless potential.
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Property Details and Features
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Property Access
- Road frontage type: PublicRoad
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Appliances & Equipment
- Dishwasher
- ElectricRange
- Disposal
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Washer
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Basement
- ExteriorEntry
- Full
- Unfinished
- WalkOutAccess
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Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
- 3 bathrooms total integer
- 1 main level bathroom
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Bedrooms
- 3 total bedrooms
- 2 main level bedrooms
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Building
- 2,160 above grade finished area
- Architectural style: ChaletAlpine,Rustic
- Building area total: 2,880
- Construction materials: Cedar,StickBuilt
- Levels: ThreeOrMore,MultiSplit,QuadLevel
- Living area: 2,160
- Built in 1928
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Community
- River
- Stream
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Cooling
- AtticFan
- HeatPump
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Fireplaces
- GlassDoors
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Floors
- Carpet
- Hardwood
- PorcelainTile
- Wood
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Heating
- DualSystem
- ForcedAir
- HeatPump
- Propane
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Interior Features
- Remodeled
- SittingAreaInPrimary
- WalkInClosets
- EntranceFoyer
- EatInKitchen
- UtilityRoom
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Laundry
- Sink
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Listing
- 1 day on market
- ListingID: 669141
- Standard status: Active
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Location
- Subdivision name: NONE
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Lot
- NativePlants
- PartiallyCleared
- Wooded
- Waterfront
- 3.48 acres
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Pool
- None
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Property
- Deck
- FrontPorch
- Patio
- Porch
- Mountains
- TreesWoods
- Water
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Roof
- Slate
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Schools
- Elementary school: Riverheads
- High school: Riverheads
- Middle or junior school: Riverheads
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Security Features
- SecuritySystem
- SmokeDetectors
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Sewer
- AerobicSeptic
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Taxes
- Tax annual amount: $1,145
- Tax year: 2024
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Utilities
- FiberOpticAvailable
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Windows
- CasementWindows
- InsulatedWindows
- Screens
