929 Brownings CvShipman, VA 22971

Step into the history of this distinctive circa-1887 farmhouse, thoughtfully expanded and personalized over the years while preserving the character of its original two-over-two farmhouse roots. Set on 19.35 private acres in Nelson County, this 4,154-square-foot, 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers a rare combination of historic character, generous modern living space, mountain privacy, and amenities you simply don't find every day.

A major custom-directed addition in 1987 transformed the original farmhouse, enclosing the front porch and creating the expansive open-concept heart of the home: a large kitchen, dining area, breakfast nook, and two-story living room atop slate flooring. The result is a home that retains the warmth and details of its 140-year history while providing the space and functionality today's lifestyle demands.

The kitchen is designed for both everyday life and serious entertaining, with abundant custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a farmhouse sink, movable island, and two ovens, including a high-end JennAir wall oven. The open layout naturally brings everyone together for holidays, family gatherings, and relaxed evenings at home. Hardwood oak floors extend throughout much of the main level, while two propane fireplaces add warmth and character.

The main level also includes a thoughtfully updated full bathroom with heated tile floors, granite countertop, and a tiled tub surround. The bathroom and main-level living arrangement also offer flexibility for multigenerational living or guests.

Upstairs, the home's loft provides a bright, versatile living area with skylights and oversized windows. Decks and porches flank the house, with outdoor space accessible from each entrance and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the surrounding woods and mountain setting.

The 19.35 acres extend toward the peak of Welsh Mountain, reaching approximately 1,116 feet in elevation. Multiple springs located on the property feed a running stream that originates on and flows through its boundaries. The property has also historically supported chickens, pigs, and horses and includes a chicken coop, pole barn, and additional outbuildings. The acreage is agriculturally designated and offers excellent potential for those looking for privacy, recreation, gardening, animals, or hunting.

Enjoy the Dark Skies of Nelson County from a private setting. Perched on the mountain, the observatory features a retractable roof, electricity, heat, and air conditioning. A separate but connected office provides an unusual and highly adaptable space for work, hobbies, or creative pursuits.

The property was designed with self-sufficiency and resilience in mind. It is served by a private well and septic system, with additional water rights to two off-property springs conveyed with the deed. The well provides excellent water pressure and exceptionally good-tasting water. A generator can be connected directly to the house, and the home has electric forced-air heat with a 300-gallon propane supply for backup, along with two propane fireplaces.

This is a property that has been carefully maintained rather than cosmetically updated. Recent improvements include a new heat pump and cased coil installed in 2024, portions of the metal roof replaced in 2021 and 2025, complete masonry restoration of both chimneys in 2023–2024, refinished oak hardwood floors in 2022, cedar siding restained in 2025, and deck entrance maintenance completed in 2026. A complete list of repairs, renovations, utility updates, and warranty information is available to interested buyers.

Located in Nelson County, the property is approximately 40 minutes from Lynchburg, Charlottesville, and Wintergreen Resort, while feeling remarkably private and removed from the pace of town, this unusual property offers an opportunity to own something with both history and a story of its own.