60.5± acre Buckingham County property near Scottsville with a 2,000 sq ft home, 5-acre lake, tillable land, timber, a studio, high-speed fiber internet, well water, and agricultural improvements. Solitude Forest Farm is a 60.5± acre property located at 817 Brill Road in Scottsville, Virginia, within Buckingham County. The property combines open tillable acreage, established timber, and a private five-acre lake, offering a balanced layout suitable for agricultural, recreational, and residential use.
The 2,000+/square foot split-level home was constructed in 2002 and is situated on an open yard approximately 300 feet from the surrounding forest. The exterior features wood board-and-batten siding with brick accents and a standing-seam metal roof installed in 2022. Exterior wall framing consists of 2×6 construction for added insulation value. The upper level includes the main living area, primary bedroom and bath, a second bedroom, and an additional room currently used as a library. The mid-level includes a mudroom with covered porch access, a walk-in pantry, and a kitchen remodeled in 2022 with maple Kraftmaid cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, quartz countertops, and a double-bowl sink. The finished walkout basement includes wood and brick interior finishes, new luxury vinyl plank flooring installed in 2024, a half bath updated with new cabinetry, granite countertop, and ceramic sink bowl, and a large laundry room. A Jotul propane stove was installed in 2024 in the basement living area.
Two exterior doors provide access to a covered concrete patio. Outdoor living spaces include a 12 x 16 front deck with engineered flooring added in 2024 and a 7 x 35 screened rear porch overlooking the lake and forest. The porch offers elevated views of the water and the surrounding landscape.
A private well supplies water. An on-demand propane water heater provides continuous hot water. The property is served by underground electric service from Central Virginia Electric Cooperative and fiber-optic internet from Firefly. The home has a 24kw Generac backup generator. Verizon cell service is available.
The five-acre lake serves as both a scenic feature and a practical resource. A fenced organic vegetable garden is located between the home and the pond and is irrigated from the lake via a dock-mounted water pump. Additional improvements include a masonry-and-wood studio building currently configured for pottery production, with a throwing wheel and an electric kiln. The two-room studio is heated and cooled with a mini-split system.
A fenced cottage garden with raised beds is located adjacent to the studio. The land includes a mix of open acreage suitable for farming or pasture and wooded sections containing marketable timber. Agricultural outbuildings support ongoing land use.
Access is secured through a gated entrance and deeded right-of-way, creating a private setting surrounded by mature forest, established field acreage, and extensive internal trails. Approximately 10 acres of open fields complement the timbered landscape, supporting gardening, recreation, wildlife habitat, and agricultural opportunities.
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