1024 Sunset DR
$750,000
4 bd 4 ba 3,820 sqft
1024 Sunset DR
Amherst, VA 24521
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
1840
Lot Size
34.30 acres
Garage

About This Property

This property is being sold by way of public auction on October 29th onsite at property. MLS requires a List Price that may differ from final Sales Price. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at 1024 Sunset Dr., Amherst, Virginia, this remarkable 125± acre property divided into 8 Tracts, features a stately 2-story brick manor home built in 1840 and so much more. Steeped in nearly two centuries of history, the 3,820-square-foot residence offers 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms within classic Federal-style architecture, featuring a columned front porch, an upper-level balcony, and quality period construction that has stood the test of time. Set behind a circular driveway and framed by mature shade trees and landscaped grounds, the home commands sweeping mountain views across 31.1± acres of open land, the land also features a large multi-stall custom horse barn, a large equipment barn, a dressage arena, a spring fed pond, and fenced pastureland -- a turnkey equestrian estate for horse enthusiasts and history lovers alike. Adjoining Tract 2 adds another 4.58± acres of moderately cleared land, rounding out a private, self-sufficient homestead with deep local heritage.
Beyond the historic core, this auction presents a rare opportunity to acquire up to eight total tracts spanning 125± acres in one of Amherst County's most scenic corners. Tracts 3 through 8, offered separately, include 53± wooded acres with an excellent building site (Tract 3), 25± open acres offering room to build (Tract 4), and four smaller open, buildable parcels ranging from 2.7± to 3.2± acres (Tracts 5-8) -- ideal for homesites, investment, or expanding the legacy estate. Whether you're drawn to the timeless character and equestrian amenities of the historic manor or the flexibility of the surrounding buildable land, this sale offers something for every buyer. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of Amherst County history -- Amherst Elementary, middle, and high school. This property will be sold at public auction, with tracts available individually or in combination. For more information, visit woltz.com/auctions/1066 or contact Russell Seneff at (540)-765-7733

Property Details

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Living Area
3,820 sqft
Fireplace
Yes

Exterior & Lot

Lot Size
34.30 acres
Year Built
1840

Location

Subdivision
N/A
County
Amherst County
ZIP Code
24521

Financial

Annual Taxes
$6,586

Utilities

Sewer
Private Septic

Schools

Elementary
Other - See Remarks
Middle School
Other - See Remarks
High School
Other - See Remarks

Interior Features

Other

Heating

Heat Pump Gas, Propane

Cooling

Heat Pump Gas

Patio & Porch Features

Front Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch, Covered Porch

Location

Listing Information

MLS #
931263
Listing Agent
RUSSELL SENEFF
Listing Office
WOLTZ & ASSOCIATES
Listed Date
Sep 11, 2026
Megan Eberle
Megan Eberle
REALTOR®, Sales Associate

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