Mountain Overlook House - Blue Ridge Parkway

Unique octagonal house with stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Located 2 miles from I-64, 15 minutes to downtown Waynesboro and an easy 25 min drive to Charlottesville and UVA. Open floor plan, perfect for gathering, and long-range 180 degree views from nearly every room. Fully equipped renovated kitchen. Quality linens and bedding. Rustic, yet modern decor. Home features large fireplace, outside fire pit, wifi, and board games galore. Stargazing and birdwatching heaven. The space Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, there stands a remarkable octagonal house, perched on the top of Afton mountain. This newly renovated architectural gem harmoniously blends with the natural surroundings of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a truly stunning panorama of the Rockfish Valley, overlooking many popular local vineyards and breweries. Birdwatching galore, a perfect place to perch and observe many species. The interior design pays homage to the mountainous surroundings, with a blend of natural materials and earthy tones. Exposed wooden beams traverse the vaulted ceiling, evoking a rustic ambiance. At the heart of the house lies a spacious living area, featuring comfortable seating arranged around a massive stone fireplace. The panoramic windows encompassing the space offer uninterrupted views of the mountains, as if bringing the outdoors in. The newly renovated, well-appointed kitchen stands adjacent to the living area, boasting modern appliances and ample counter space with a large island at its center serving as a gathering spot for family and friends. There are basic spices, condiments, olive oil, flour, sugar and salt in the cabinets along with various teas and some coffee. All the pots, pans, and casserole dishes you would need are in the island drawers. Wine Cooler by the sink. The deck offers a 270-degree panoramic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, rewarding visitors with an outstanding vantage point from which to witness glorious sunrises, sunsets, and the stars at night. Up stone spiral stairs is the private master suite, featuring a Layla mattress king size bed with beautiful views, reading chair and large custom-built master shower. On the main level is the second bedroom which features a Leesa queen size bed, workspace, reading chair, and a large closet. This room has direct access to the main floor bathroom. There are towels, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. **Not pictured is our newly installed ceiling fan. The large main floor bathroom has a retro sunken bathtub/shower, with a custom soapstone floor. The bathroom has access off the hallway and direct access from the guest room. There are towels on the rack for guests and Public Goods Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash in the tub/shower. Laundry facilities share this space. There are Blueland washing machine tabs for guests to use. We use Blueland products for cleaning, the washing machine and the dishwasher. The living room TV has Roku set up for you to log into any apps you'd like. We can guarantee you will not want to leave! Guest access You will have the entire place to yourself. A special key code will unlock the keys for the door during your stay. Our spacious driveway allows for up to 4 cars, with plenty of room to spare. Once parked, follow the deck around to the front of the house to find the front door. The keybox is to the left of the second sliding door on the deck. There is a downstairs used for storage that has a separate entry. This is homeowner access only. You will be the only people staying at the house. Other things to note Please drive slowly up Elk Mountain Road. There is a posted 20 mph speed sign, please honor that. Residents and animals roam this street often. Winter weather in the Blue Ridge Mountains can occur from December through March. During the winter, please be prepared to possibly drive in fog, snow and ice. This requires 4-wheel drive, good tires and snow chains. It is the guests responsibility to be prepared for hazardous road conditions. There will be no reimbursement or rescheduling as a result of weather conditions.