$2,500,000

beds

baths

half bath

5,650

square ft

9281 Frascati Dr

Somerset, Virginia 22972

Closed / MLS #637878 / Single Family / Somerset

Listing information updated 9/17/2025 at 6:41am

Frascati, c. 1823. Here is an exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire a national landmark perfectly located on 62.74 acres in the Somerset estate area of Orange County. Frascati was built for Philip Barbour, Associate Justice for the Supreme Court by John Perry, known for his work for Thomas Jefferson in building the University of Virginia and Monticello. Frascati is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark. For a full history and architectural details about Frascati please see the Wikipedia listing in the documents section. In addition to the manor home the restored summer kitchen now serves as a charming guest cottage, the original formal gardens still exist with magnificent 200 year old boxwoods and extraordinary specimen trees. A lovely gunnite swimming pool is tucked away in a "secret garden" The 62 acres with Frascati is mostly open in high quality pasture and is suitable for any agricultural pursuit. There are several useful barns and sheds. The gently rolling land boasts superb views of the Blue Ridge mountains and is surrounded by large farms. Frascati is protected with a conservation easement with the VOF and The Virginia Board of Historic Resources. (See Documents).,Fireplace in Bedroom,Fireplace in Dining Room,Fireplace in Family Room,Fireplace in Living Room

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Other

Basement:

Outside Entrance,Partially Finished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Radiant

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Pool:

Age:

202 Years

Roof Type:

Metal

Square Feet:

5,650

Acreage:

62.74

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$8,634

Tax Year:

2022

Location

Zip Code:

22972

City:

Somerset

County:

Orange

Schools

School District(s):

ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary School:

Gordon-Barbour

Middle School:

Prospect Heights

High School:

Orange

Architecture Style:

Other

Basement:

Outside Entrance,Partially Finished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Radiant

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Pool:

Age:

202 Years

Roof Type:

Metal

Square Feet:

5,650

Acreage:

62.74

Tax Amount:

$8,634

Tax Year:

2022

Zip Code:

22972

City:

Somerset

County:

Orange

School District(s):

ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary School:

Gordon-Barbour

Middle School:

Prospect Heights

High School:

Orange

Listing Office: CHARLOTTESVILLE COUNTRY PROPERTIES, LLC

Listing Office Phone: 434.293.3900

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