Augusta County
Mt. Alta – Cody Farm, 570± Acre Legacy Farm In Augusta County
2276 Little Calf Pasture Hwy Swoope, VA 24479
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Description
Welcome to Mt. Alta-Cody Farm, a rare legacy farm being offered for only the second time in almost 100 years! Rarely does a property of this size, history, privacy, and agricultural and recreational value become available in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Spanning 570± acres across both sides of Little Calf Pasture Hwy, according to a recent 2022 survey, this property consists of two parcels and is zoned GA, offering an exceptional combination of agricultural, recreational, and residential opportunity.
The farm features approximately 106 acres of fenced-in pasture, with extensive fencing and eight automatic waterers designed for rotational grazing. For the past four years, the farm has been operated using regenerative agricultural practices and heavy rotational grazing, helping restore the soil health of the farm. An additional 30+/- acres of hay ground provides valuable agricultural production. Approximately 6,000 feet of board fencing lines portions of the 1/4 mile long paved driveway and road, creating an impressive entrance to the property.
River and road frontage are standout features, with over 1.25 miles of frontage along the Little Calf Pasture River and more than 1.5 miles of public road frontage along Little Calf Pasture Hwy.
The property offers an extraordinary level of privacy and recreational access, sharing over 3/4 of a mile boundary with Little North Mountain Wildlife Management Area and over a mile of boundary with George Washington National Forest. With no other homes in sight, the farm offers a rare sense of seclusion while still being conveniently located approximately 20 minutes from Staunton and from I-81 and I-64.
Wildlife is another defining feature. The farm has consistently produced trophy whitetail deer over the past several years and offers excellent habitat for both whitetail deer and wild turkey. The combination of agricultural fields, rotationally grazed pasture, hay ground, river frontage, extensive acreage, and direct boundaries to thousands of acres of public land creates an exceptional hunting and recreational setting.
The approximately 2,769 sq. ft. mid-century primary residence features 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths and enjoys sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and Elliott Knob. A separate approximately 1,216 sq. ft. 3 bed 1 bath recently renovated tenant house also sits on the property, and has been successfully rented for the last three years. With its own well, septic system, and power meter, this tenant house provides ample opportunity to be used as a long or short-term rental, or as a potential home office.
Properties of this size and caliber rarely come to market in the Shenandoah Valley. Don't let this rare opportunity slip through your fingers. Call today to schedule your private showing!
Summary
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Property
Land Details
Pasture
Timber
Grass
Hay
Utilities
Improvements/Features
Small Game, Big Game, Upland Game, Predators, Livestock Facilities, Tree Stands/Blinds, Trail Network, Internal Road System, Gated Entrance
Details
- 8 automatic waterers
- Approximately 106 acres of fenced-in pasture
- Fenced-in pasture areas setup with interior fencing for rotational grazing
- Approximately 30 acres of additional hay-ground
- Farmed with regenerative agricultural practices last 4 years, utilizing heavy rotational grazing
- Approximately over 1.25 miles of frontage along the Little Calfpasture River
- Adjoins two separate public lands
- Views of Elliott Knob from primary residence
- 3 bed 1 bath tenant house that has been successfully rented out last three years
- Property consists of two parcels
- Property in Conservation Easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation
- Primary residence consists of approximately 2769 finished living sq. ft. according to public records
- Primary residence consists of 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths
- Property has consistently produced trophy whitetail deer over the last several years
- Excellent whitetail deer and wild turkey habitat and hunting
- Only owned by two families in the last 100 years
- Only second time offered for sale in the last 100 years
- Rare large acreage Legacy Farm in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley
- 3 wells on property
- Shares over a mile of boundary with George Washington National Forest according to January 2022 plat
- Shares over 3/4 a mile of boundary with Little North Mountain Wildlife Management Area according to January 2022 plat
- Nearly three miles of cleared UTV trails throughout wooded area of property
- Tenant house has own well, septic, and power meter, allowing for easy renting or at-home office
- Approximately 6000' of board fence along driveway and road
- Over 1.5 miles of public road frontage along Little Calf Pasture Hwy according to public records
- Primary residence has approximately 2768 sq. ft. of unfinished space allowing ample storage
- 1/4 mile long paved driveway leading from public road to primary residence
- 570.82± acres according to January 2022 plat
- No other homes within sight, complete privacy and seclusion while still conveniently located to town
- Zoned GA
- Tenant house approximately 1216 living sq. ft.
- Primary residence aptly located on property to enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding mountains from most rooms
- Conveniently located just 20 minutes from town of Staunton and all its amenities
- Located just 25 minutes from I-81 and I-64
- Approximately 430 acres of wooded acreage consists of saw-log size white oak, red oak, hickories, and poplar.
- Tenant house completely renovated in 2022
Other
Housing
5BD / 3BA / 1HB
2769± sqft
Built in 1956
3BD / 1BA / 0HB
1216± sqft
Built in 1962
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