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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,048 sqft
Price per Sqft $382
Subdivision Edinburg
MLS Listing ID VASH2015666
Style Other
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,728
Year Built 1981
Available Date 2026-09-11
Annual Tax Amount $2,673
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 17.864 Acres
Acres 17.86
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Discover 729 Swover Creek Rd, Edinburg—a nearly 18-acre, pesticide-free farmstead where sustainable agriculture meets German-inspired architecture in the heart of Shenandoah County. Current owners have transformed this property into a turn-key homestead with horse stalls in front and back fields, a wood-chip mulched food forest, selectively cleared woodland (promoting oaks, walnut, hazelnut, and 3 heavy-producing chestnut trees), and electric/water access on every side for ultimate flexibility.
The German-designed farmhouse is truly one-of-a-kind! At the entry, an embedded four-panel European heraldic plaque bears the civic arms of Oberkirch, Ortenberg, Offenburg, and Rammersweier—communities in Germany's Ortenau region. More than ornament, this distinctive architectural detail offers a tangible introduction to the home's German-inspired design, echoed inside by the large stained glass window in the foyer, exposed wood-beam ceilings that span the kitchen and living rooms, multiple balconies framing mountain views, and an imported German tiled wood stove/oven that sits centrally—efficiently heating the entire home all winter while providing authentic wood-fired cooking capability. The new roof and whole-house generator provide the new owners long-term security and peace of mind.
Previously owned by Dallas Mayor and U.S. Congressman Steve Bartlett as a family vacation retreat, this property carries a unique historical legacy while offering modern functionality. Wildlife abounds—wild turkeys, deer, and abundant birdlife create a peaceful, connected-to-nature lifestyle.
Location is ideal: Close to the Shenandoah River and George Washington National Forest (hiking, ATV trails), centered between Winchester and Harrisonburg, and minutes from shopping and restaurants in Woodstock and Mt. Jackson.
Whether you're seeking a plug-n-play farm, an equestrian property, a family homestead, or a peaceful retirement retreat, this enduring farmstead offers it all. Bring your vision and make your dream a reality! As the current owner reflects: "Whomever buys this property will be tremendously blessed by the quality of life offered here. This really is a special place."
Key Features:
17.86 acres, pesticide-free food forest & garden
Horse stalls (front & back fields), cleared pastures
German tiled wood stove/oven (imported), wood beam ceilings, stained glass
Electric & water on every side, whole-house generator, new roof
3 chestnut trees, hazelnuts, walnuts, mature oaks
Near Shenandoah River & George Washington National Forest
Location
State VA
County Shenandoah
Zoning 200R SINGLEFAM SUBURB-RES
Rooms
Basement Other, Partially Finished
Interior
Interior Features Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Living, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Island, Stain/Lead Glass, Stove - Wood, Water Treat System, Wood Floors
Hot Water Electric
Heating Heat Pump(s), Wood Burn Stove
Cooling Heat Pump(s), Central A/C
Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
Heat Source Electric, Wood
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balconies- Multiple, Patio(s)
Parking Features Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Wood, Electric
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn, Mountain, Pasture, Trees/Woods
Accessibility None
Porch Balconies- Multiple, Patio(s)
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Partly Wooded
Story 2
Foundation Block, Concrete Perimeter
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2728
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Other
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Shenandoah County Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 056-A-107-B
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 3048
Horse Property Y
Horse Feature Horses Allowed, Stable(s)
Special Listing Condition Standard
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