21846 Trappe Rd, Upperville, VA 20184

Set amid the picturesque countryside of Upperville, Virginia, Ayrshire Farm rises from the landscape with a presence that feels both timeless and stately. Encompassing 571 acres in the heart of the Virginia Piedmont, the estate is rich in heritage, design, and purposeful land stewardship. Few properties in the region balance these elements with such ease or at this scale. The manor house, completed in 1912, stands as the estate’s architectural anchor. Constructed of fieldstone quarried from the property, its four-foot-thick walls and steel-reinforced structure were bold innovations in their day. The residence carried the rare distinction of offering electricity, indoor plumbing, and central heating at a time when such comforts were little more than distant ideas for most of the country. More than a century later, its original cypress windows, beams, and intricate masonry speak to a standard of craftsmanship that endures with remarkable clarity. In recent years, the home has … read more …