About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 1790 LAMBS RD in Charlottesville, VA is listed for $4,950,000 ($1,087 per sqft). Built in 1937, the home offers 4,552 sqft of living space on a 102.75 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1937
  • 102.75 acre lot
  • Private pool
  • Fireplace
  • Waterfront

Property Details

1 story
4 full
2-car garage
1937

Amenities

PoolFireplaceWaterfrontHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Situated just outside Charlottesville, Shack Mountain is a historic masterpiece designed by Fiske Kimball, founder of UVA's School of Architecture. Built in 1935-36, the home pays tribute to Thomas Jefferson's architectural legacy, modeled after Jefferson's design for Farmington.

A stunning example of Colonial Revival style, the residence features a Tuscan portico, triple-hung windows, Chinese Chippendale balustrades, and interiors inspired by Pavilion IX at UVA. Listed as a National Historic Landmark, Shack Mountain blends historical integrity with modern livability.

Set on 102 acres, the property offers exceptional privacy, with mature trees, open meadows, extensive gardens, and expansive views. A private trail system loops through the landscape and leads to the river, ideal for walking or peaceful enjoyment of the natural surroundings. Adjacent to the protected Ivy Creek Natural Area, the land offers added seclusion and lasting conservation. Just minutes from Charlottesville, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Virginia's architectural and cultural history.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$26,474/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$3,580
Interest$21,450
Insurance$1,444

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1790 LAMBS RD

Charlottesville, VA 22901

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

RenovatedWater ConditionerWhole House GeneratorWater Softener

Property Details

Flooring

PineHardwood

Pool Features

Pool

Outdoor Features

Porch

Heating

Geothermal (Heating)Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherDisposalGas RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorConvection Oven

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 1790 LAMBS RD is listed at $4,950,000 ($1,087/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $26,474 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1937, 102.75 acre lot, Private pool, Fireplace, Waterfront. Interior Features: Renovated, Water Conditioner, Whole House Generator.

This property is listed by ANN HAY HARDY.

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ANN HAY HARDY

Agent at Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty

Listed by Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty · Broker phone: (434) 296-0134 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 664419· Source: Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS®· 536 days on PropertySimple

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1790 LAMBS RD, Charlottesville, VA 22901

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