{"id":30864,"date":"2026-10-01T00:58:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T00:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=30864"},"modified":"2026-10-01T00:58:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T00:58:27","slug":"more-than-1000-acres-of-protected-northern-virginia-countryside-listed-for-41-575-million-in-loudoun-county-featuring-potomac-river-frontage-vineyards-farmland-and-a-historic-1700s-house-under-co","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=30864","title":{"rendered":"More than 1,000 acres of protected Northern Virginia countryside listed for $41.575 million in Loudoun County, featuring Potomac River frontage, vineyards, farmland and a historic 1700s house under conservation easements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-134600855,imgsize-125675,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/more-than-1000-acres-of-protected-northern-virginia-countryside-are-listed-for-41575-million.jpg\" alt=\"More than 1,000 acres of protected Northern Virginia countryside listed for $41.575 million in Loudoun County, featuring Potomac River frontage, vineyards, farmland and a historic 1700s house under conservation easements\" title=\"More than 1,000 acres of protected Northern Virginia countryside are listed for $41.575 million. (Photo: Monument Studios)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"More than 1,000 acres of protected Northern Virginia countryside are listed for $41.575 million. (Photo: Monument Studios)\">More than 1,000 acres of protected Northern Virginia countryside are listed for $41.575 million. (Photo: Monument Studios)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>More than 1,000 acres of undeveloped countryside in Northern Virginia\u2019s Loudoun County, including a prime stretch of Potomac River frontage, has been listed for $41.575 million.<!-- --> The land, located outside Leesburg in Virginia\u2019s wine and horse country, offers potential for private estates and select agricultural and hospitality uses.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>The offering consists of five parcels divided into two main tracts: the 292-acre Hibler tract along the Potomac River and the Prosperwell tract, which spans nearly 750 acres farther inland.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/>According to Mansion Global, the properties can be used for residential purposes as well as certain hospitality and agricultural ventures, including agritourism, wineries or breweries, wellness retreats and bed-and-breakfast operations.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/>Seller Fred Schaufeld, a partner at private equity firm Swan &amp; Legend Venture Partners and part owner of Monumental Sports, described the area as exceptionally scenic.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/>\u201cIt\u2019s just a spectacular beautiful area,\u201d Schaufeld said.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Potomac River property priced at $21.9 million<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The 292-acre Hibler tract includes more than half a mile of Potomac River frontage.\" msid=\"134600901\" imgsize=\"77753\" resizemode=\"4\" width=\"\" title=\"The 292-acre Hibler tract includes more than half a mile of Potomac River frontage. (Photo: Monument Studios)\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/imgsize-77753,msid-134600901\/the-292-acre-hibler-tract-includes-more-than-half-a-mile-of-potomac-river-frontage.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The 292-acre Hibler tract includes more than half a mile of Potomac River frontage. (Photo: Monument Studios)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>The Hibler tract is listed for $75,000 per acre, putting its total asking price at approximately $21.9 million.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>The property has more than half a mile of Potomac River frontage and sits across from wooded Mason Island and protected land in Maryland.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/>Theo Adamstein of Sotheby\u2019s International Realty, who is marketing the property, highlighted the undeveloped views from the site.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>\u201cWhen you\u2019re on the Hibler land, there is an island in the center of the Potomac River and hills beyond\u2014and there\u2019s not one single structure in sight,\u201d Adamstein said. \u201cIt\u2019s all protected land across the river.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>The property is positioned for the development of a private residential estate, with the potential for two homes of more than 20,000 square feet each. <!-- -->Additional guest houses and accessory buildings could also be constructed, along with amenities such as equestrian facilities, ball courts, swimming pools, greenhouses and barns, Adamstein said.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Prosperwell tract listed for $18.675 million<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The nearly 750-acre Prosperwell tract includes vineyards, farmland and a historic 1700s house.\" msid=\"134600902\" imgsize=\"68072\" resizemode=\"4\" width=\"\" title=\"The nearly 750-acre Prosperwell tract includes vineyards, farmland and a historic 1700s house. (Photo: Monument Studios)\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/imgsize-68072,msid-134600902\/the-nearly-750-acre-prosperwell-tract-includes-vineyards-farmland-and-a-historic-1700s-house.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The nearly 750-acre Prosperwell tract includes vineyards, farmland and a historic 1700s house. (Photo: Monument Studios)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/>The nearly 750-acre Prosperwell tract is priced at $25,000 per acre, or approximately $18.675 million in total.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"34\"\/>The property consists of two adjacent lots and a third parcel located on either side of James Monroe Highway. <!-- -->Like the Hibler tract, it can accommodate residential development, with potential for up to six principal homes.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"38\"\/>The land also offers opportunities for agricultural and related commercial uses allowed under its zoning.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"40\"\/>Unlike the Hibler property, Prosperwell does not have direct river frontage. However, it has access to the Potomac through a public landing and offers views toward the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"43\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Land includes active farm operations and historic property<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Prosperwell tract already has an active farmstead and agricultural infrastructure leased to local farmers.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"46\"\/>The land is used for several agricultural activities, including boarding show horses, grazing cattle and growing mushrooms that are supplied to local restaurants, according to Schaufeld.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"48\"\/>The property also includes a historic 1700s house, vineyards and a local farmers market.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"50\"\/>The Schaufelds began assembling approximately 1,500 acres in Loudoun County in 2003. <!-- -->They built their own riverfront family compound, which they intend to retain, while placing their land under conservation easements.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"54\"\/>Their stewardship has also included restoring historic buildings, developing one of the county\u2019s largest solar farms and hosting a farm stand for local farmers.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"56\"\/>\u201cWe\u2019re selling parts of it off to someone who really wants to love the land,\u201d Fred Schaufeld said. \u201cYou\u2019re never going to have density right around you. <!-- -->It\u2019s an oasis in the highest-growth and now the highest-income county.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"60\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Family compound includes extensive amenities<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Schaufelds\u2019 neighboring compound includes several family homes, a 20-stall barn, a 25,000-square-foot riding arena, a restored party barn capable of hosting 120 people, a racquetball court and a helipad.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"63\"\/>Adamstein said downtown Manhattan can be reached in a little over an hour.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"65\"\/>The properties are surrounded by farmland, regional parks and conservation areas. <!-- -->Despite their rural setting, they are approximately 30 minutes from Dulles International Airport and another 30 minutes from Washington, D.C., depending on traffic.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"69\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Data center development prohibited<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Although Loudoun County is known as a major data center hub, the properties being offered cannot be used for data centers or similar commercial development.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"73\"\/>Adamstein confirmed that dense development of that nature is prohibited under the terms governing the land.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"76\"\/>For the Schaufeld family, preserving the area&#8217;s historical character is also an important consideration.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"78\"\/>Karen Schaufeld, a lawyer and children&#8217;s author, said the region&#8217;s history stretches from pre-Colonial times through major periods in American history.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"80\"\/>\u201cThe whole area is filled with historic mansions, presidential homes, Civil War battlefields, Revolutionary War battlefields,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s hallowed land.\u201d<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/real-estate\/news\/more-than-1000-acres-of-protected-northern-virginia-countryside-listed-for-41-575-million-in-loudoun-county-featuring-potomac-river-frontage-vineyards-farmland-and-a-historic-1700s-house-under-conservation-easements\/articleshow\/134600782.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than 1,000 acres of protected Northern Virginia countryside are listed for $41.575 million. (Photo: Monument Studios) More than 1,000 acres of undeveloped countryside in Northern Virginia\u2019s Loudoun County, including a prime stretch of Potomac River frontage, has been listed for $41.575 million. 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