Bellefonte – Historic 1834 farmhouse with provenance, valley views, and hospitality zoning.

Bellefonte is a distinguished 1834 farmhouse set on just over seven acres in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, with deep roots in the region’s history and a setting that captures its natural beauty. Built on the site of an original 1790 settlement, the property carries documented connections to two prominent Civil War figures: Jedediah Hotchkiss, mapmaker to Stonewall Jackson, and Quartermaster John Harman. A hand-drawn Hotchkiss map from the 1860s, featuring Bellefonte and its surroundings, remains with the property and offers a rare piece of its provenance. From the upper porch, sweeping views extend across the Valley to the boyhood home of Revolutionary War hero Andrew Lewis.

The home offers over 4,500 square feet of finished living space across three levels, with wide-plank hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and original wood-burning fireplaces throughout. A spacious great room with a custom bar flows into a functional, light-filled kitchen and an attached greenhouse. The main-level suite features a screened porch and adjacent laundry, while five additional bedrooms upstairs provide comfortable space for guests, family, or hospitality use.

Zoned Residential with a B1-C overlay, Bellefonte is well-positioned for boutique lodging or event use. The property’s layout, character, and location make it ideally suited for a bed-and-breakfast, artist retreat, or other guest-oriented enterprise, with the zoning already in place to support that vision.

The 1,590-square-foot detached studio with loft and half bath expands the possibilities further - offering space for guest accommodations, a caretaker’s residence, or creative use. Surrounding the home, the land is open and gently rolling, framed by four gracious porches and a private walled courtyard that invites quiet retreat and connection to the landscape.

Bellefonte lies just minutes from Staunton’s vibrant downtown and offers easy access to both I-81 and I-64. It is a rare offering: a home of architectural and historical significance, with the zoning and setting to support its continued evolution.