Courtesy of CORCORAN WILEY-ORANGE
Property Description
Privately located in arguably one of the most beautiful, and protected areas of Central Virginia, Hare Forest is the quintessential historic estate, that is purported to be the birthplace of Zachary Taylor. Built in the latter part of the 18th century, the two-story brick Federal style manor home is ideally situated on 173 manicured acres in the Rapidan area of Orange County, and is protected by a conservation easement. The house has been tastefully updated, while still keeping most of the original, moldings, mantels, and chair rails. The property is further improved by 3 cottages, ideal for guests, and or tenants, swimming pool, smoke house, small garage, stables, with 24 stalls, office, and tack room, 11 paddocks all in board fencing.
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Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- BuiltInOven
- DoubleOven
- Dishwasher
- GasCooktop
- Refrigerator
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Basement
- Heated
- InteriorEntry
- Partial
- PartiallyFinished
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Bathrooms
- 4 total bathrooms
- 3 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
- 1 main level bathroom
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Bedrooms
- 4 total bedrooms
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Building
- Built in 1784
- Living area: 4346.0
- Levels: Two
- Construction Materials: Brick, StickBuilt
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Cooling
- None
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Disclosures
- Disclaimer: The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed, as well as participants of Bright MLS via the CAAR/Bright MLS data share.
- SellerDisclosure
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Exterior Features
- Patio/Porch Features: RearPorch, GlassEnclosed
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Fireplaces
- Gas
- Multiple
- WoodBurning
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Floors
- CeramicTile
- Hardwood
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Foundation
- Stone
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Garage
- 1 spaces
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Heating
- Electric
- HotWater
- MultiFuel
- Oil
- Radiant
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Interior Features
- Attic
- PermanentAtticStairs
- HighCeilings
- VaultedCeilings
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Listing
- Listing ID: 681864
- Standard Status: Active
- MLS Status: Active
- Property Subtype: Detached
- On market as of 2026-09-12
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Location
- County/Parish: Orange
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Lot
- 173 acres
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Parking
- Detached
- Garage
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Pool
- Pool
- Private
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Property
- Rural
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Roof
- Copper
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Schools
- Elementary School: Orange
- Middle School: Prospect Heights
- High School: Orange
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Sewer
- SepticTank
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Taxes
- Parcel Number: 03-20
- Annual Amount: $13,216
- Legal Description: 30-2 Trimmer OSE
- Year: 2026
- Zoning description: A Agricultural
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Utilities
- Water Source: Private, Well
