This is your opportunity to spend a weekend on property at one of the most Historic and Private homes in Orange VA. This is the former residence of James Madison’s brother Ambrose Madison est 1783. The estate features 50+ acres of open fields and stream, 3 private ponds, walking trails, gorgeous sunset views and was a 2012 Virginia Garden Club Historic Garden Week featured home. Come experience the country side in this beautifully maintained historic home. Complete with full kitchen, 4 Bedrooms featuring 2 king size beds and 2 double beds, 2 full bathrooms with tub, living room, dining room, parlor, basement kids TV room, screen in porch, patio, private parking, and media area with cable TV. The home will sleep 10 very comfortably, over 4000+ square feet. Minutes from Woodberry Forest School and downtown Orange, 25 minutes from Charlottesville, UVA and Scott Stadium, this is an ideal setting for a private getaway. The property has a central location in the Virginia Wine region, the Napa Valley of the east coast just a short drive to the areas most popular wineries/breweries. The Property has great fishing in the private ponds, manicured grounds, local golf courses, and Central Virginia Wine Tours. Less than 2 miles from Montpelier/Horse races and minutes drive to of Orange County's most desired wedding venues. Of course you can always just enjoy the fire pit by the stream bank and listen to the water trickle through the waterfall if you are just looking for fresh clean air away from the city. The owners are local and serve as great advisors and historians of the area there are many local museums, civil war battlefields, restaurants, and History. Come enjoy the peace and tranquility of the country, while being minutes away from all the activities the area has to offer. Why stay in a hotel when you can take a step back in time and enjoy a timeless piece of American History.