About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1101 Hunters Chapel Rd in Ararat, VA is listed for $240,000 ($184 per sqft). Built in 1940, the home offers 1,303 sqft of living space on a 2.38 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1940
  • 2.38 acre lot
  • Private pool
  • Waterfront

Property Details

1 story
1 full
1940

Amenities

PoolWaterfrontA/CRV Parking
Listing Description

Your own private creekside retreat in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains! Tucked away on 2.38 unrestricted acres in Ararat, VA, this beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom farmhouse with a separate office offers the peace, privacy, and freedom of country living, just approximately 7 miles from Mount Airy, NC, the charming town known as Mayberry from The Andy Griffith Show!

Step inside to discover a warm, inviting home filled with thoughtful updates, including granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, updated flooring, and a beautifully refreshed kitchen and bath. With a new 30-year roof in 2024, brand-new septic system in 2025, and numerous additional improvements, the big-ticket updates have already been taken care of!

The separate office provides a dedicated space for working from home, while the third bedroom offers flexibility for guests, hobbies, or additional storage. Outside is where this property truly shines! Follow your own trails through the property to the peaceful, flowing creek, where you can relax, explore, or simply enjoy the sounds of nature.

With NO RESTRICTIONS, there's room to garden, raise chickens, enjoy outdoor hobbies, or create your own little homestead! Additional features include a workshop, greenhouse, garden shed, fenced yard, RV parking, and an above-ground pool. Love the outdoors?

Enjoy nearby trout-fishing opportunities, the Ararat River, scenic hiking trails, and the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway. Plus, historic downtown Mount Airy offers shopping, dining, entertainment, and small-town charm just a short drive away! Whether you're searching for a move-in-ready primary residence, peaceful weekend getaway, potential Airbnb

or short-term rental investment, or your own little mountain homestead, this property offers an incredible combination of modern updates, natural beauty, and country freedom. Come experience the slower pace of life in Southwest Virginia!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,284/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$174
Interest$1,040
Insurance$70

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1101 Hunters Chapel Rd

Ararat, VA 24053

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Carbon Monoxide DetectorNewer PaintWalk-In Closet(s)Cable High Speed Internet

Exterior Features

Horses Allowed

Property Details

Flooring

WoodPlankLaminateNewer floor coveringTile

Construction

Aluminum Siding

Pool Features

Pool

Outdoor Features

Porch

Parking

RVDriveway

Heating

Heat Pump (Heating)

Cooling

Heat Pump

Appliances

DishwasherElectric OvenElectric RangeElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorWater Filter

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 1101 Hunters Chapel Rd is listed at $240,000 ($184/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,284 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1940, 2.38 acre lot, Private pool, Waterfront. Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Newer Paint, Walk-In Closet(s). Exterior Features: Horses Allowed.

This property is listed by Eden Carpenter.

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Eden Carpenter

Agent at Mountain Sky Properties

Listed by Mountain Sky Properties · Broker phone: (276) 228-8882 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 112362· Source: Southwest Virginia Association of Realtors· 5 days on PropertySimple

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1101 Hunters Chapel Rd, Ararat, VA 24053

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