Downings Farmhouse - a Historic 6 Bedroom Home on 3 Acres of Yard and Forest

Welcome to Downings Farmhouse, a historic property in the middle of Virginia's beautiful Northern Neck, featuring 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 living room spaces, a formal dining room, and the historic original general store of the Downings area. Close to a beautiful State Park on the water (with beach, kayak rentals and hiking trails), wineries and more, this home is the perfect place to gather with family and friends.

The house has three living room spaces: a large formal conversational living room with a wood burning fireplace, a playroom, and a lounge upstairs, the last two of which have smart TVs for video games (you can also bring your own Nintendo switch to use with the docking station) and movie nights. A wide assortment of toys are available to keep kids entertained: Lego, Hot Wheels, marble run, wooden train tracks and wood blocks. The house also has a classic pinball machine, air hockey, a foosball table, and various board games and puzzles to keep the whole family entertained during your stay! Starlink internet is provided for streaming needs.

The classic kitchen with a large copper farmhouse sink features a 48 inch Wolf gas range with 6 burners and griddle; double ovens; KitchenAid standmixer; microwave; dishwasher; Sodastream; Nespresso and drip coffee machine; Ninja Blender, and; a wood burning stove with additional cooking surface and oven. Fully equipped with Hexclad pots/pans, Le Creuset and Lodge Dutch ovens and various cooking utensils, this kitchen is ready for chefs and large gatherings. Outside, in the barn, you'll find a double grill BBQ station on wheels that you can move out for grilling while staying in the shade on sunny days. The grill has a practical Santa Maria adjustable add-on for live fire BBQ or height control over your coal.

The original portion of this home was the local general store and post office of the Downings area built in the 1830's. This historic room is a unique place to gather and appreciate the craftsmanship of the era such as the antique counters, the original rustic floors, and the complex mechanism of what was at the time the first elevator in the Northern Neck, visible on the 2nd floor.

The 6 bedrooms provide ample sleeping accommodations for large groups of families and friends up to 17 guests.

Bedroom 1, the primary room: king bed
Bedroom 2, the kids' room: 2 sets of bunk beds plus an extra twin mattress (bunk beds are for children only, no adults please)
Bedroom 3, the cedar room: queen bed, desk
Bedroom 4, the chalet: queen bed
Bedroom 5, the blue room: 1 double bed, 1 twin, and twin trundle
Bedroom 6, the pink room: king bed

The wide porch off the kitchen is a great space for outdoor lounging and dining, where you can observe hummingbirds zooming around and eagles and hawks soaring high. The farmhouse sits on a 3 acre lawn and forest property which you can explore, with a fire pit and outdoor games such as bocce, croquet and badminton. Make sure you explore the massive magnolia tree or take a nap on the hammock under the pines! We also have a range of beach and water toys and a 13ft long inflatable mat to enjoy the local beach at Belle Isle State park. Additional local outdoor activities within a 10-15 minute drive include local and state parks on the water with beaches, picnic areas, playgrounds, and hiking trails.