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Property Description
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.,Marble Counter,Fireplace in Bedroom,Fireplace in Den,Fireplace in Family Room,Fireplace in Living Room,Fireplace in Master Bedroom
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1097 St John Rd
General
- Sold For: $19,000,000
- Taxes: $17,675 (2016)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: 669001
- Added to Site: 126 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Laundry, Mud Room, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace(s): Wood
- Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only
- Flooring: Hardwood, Slate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 7
- Full Bathrooms: 6
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 3
- Main - Full Baths: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector
Location
- County: ALBEMARLE
- Subdivision: UNKNOWN
- Building Name: Eldon Farm
- Driving Directions: 250 East to left on 22/231. Right on 22 North at Cash's Corner - Left on VSH 640 (St. John's Road). Across from Beau Val Farm. Driveway on Right.
School Information
- School District: Albemarle County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Stony Point
- Middle School: Burley
- High School: Monticello
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Type: Central, Radiant
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Metal
- Walls/Ceilings: High, 9'+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings, Cathedral Ceili
- Windows: Double Hung
- Stories Description: Main
- Building Size: 6256
- Square Feet: 4,300
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 4,300 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 4,300 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn, Mountain, Pasture, Water, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 372
- Zoning: R
- Lot Description: Marshy, Sloping, Landscaping, Open, Partly Wooded, Private
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Type: Lake
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $4,639.53
- Tax Amount: $17,675
- Tax Year: 2016
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Other
- Inclusions: Extensive list of farm equipment included in docs.
Listed by Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty, ANN HAY HARDY
Sold by Default Office, Default Agent
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Schools
Schools serving 1097 St John Rd
School District:Albemarle County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Stone Robinson Elementary School 958 North Milton Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911 | PK-5 | 8.6 mi |
Jackson P Burley Middle School 901 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903 | 6-8 | 12.6 mi |
Monticello High School 1400 Independence Way, Charlottesville, VA 22902 | 9-12 | 13.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1097 St John Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/17/2025
Sold
$19,000,000
-4.76%
MLS
9/12/2025
Listed
$19,950,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1097 Saint John Rd, Keswick, VA 22947 (MLS# 669001) is a Single Family property that was sold at $19,000,000 on December 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 1097 Saint John Rd? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Keswick? You can browse all Keswick real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

