5588 Free State Rd, Marshall, VA 20115

Puddleby, a charming gated property now offered for sale on approximately 19 acres in two parcels (Fauquier County Tax ID's 6957-28-1964 & 6957-29-3504), only minutes to I66 at Marshall. Extensive stone walls & terraces, mature fruit trees, flowers, herbs, & other plantings, Puddleby - named after Dr. Doolittle s home of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh - has been home to many animals both large & small, so a new owner has the opportunity to care for animals from horses to swans to goats to chickens, & more. Built-in 1979 & expanded between 2006-2010, the home is clad in Hardiplank (which will never need painting or maintenance), the roof is standing seam painted metal, windows & doors are thermal-pane Anderson. Inside, unique antique & architectural details abound, including built-in book-cases, exposed beams, Spanish chateau shutters, a Bavarian chandelier, an old post office doorway, barn paneling, hand-painted tiles, and so much more. Front (screened in) and rear (covered) porches add access to additional living space from most interior rooms, with covered porches, equipped with ceiling fans, off all the bedrooms. Three interior fireplaces provide heat and a cozy atmosphere for cold winter nights. Exterior fireplace can be a focal point