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Views, Privacy, Location ---Large luxury home (approx. 6,200 sq. ft.) on 6 acres of stunning mountain views. Located in a rural setting just outside Marion VA (24354) yet minutes away from schools, shopping, dining, art galleries, theatres, and Hungry Mother State Park. This architect designed home is located in a small stately neighborhood just off a private cul-de-sac and surrounded by manicured lawn, pasture, and garden areas. Well suited for a large growing family (5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths) the house provides plenty of space to entertain with open areas on main floor and a lower level 1,276 sq. ft. media/recreation/party room with sliding glass doors that open to a brick courtyard. Palladian windows along with several French and sliding glass doors bathe the house in light and allow ample viewing of outdoor vistas. A dramatic entry foyer with vaulted ceiling, chandelier, and brick faced arch opens to a formal living and dining room, French doors lead outside to a gazebo porch equipped with small kitchen/grilling area, ceiling fan, and fantastic pastoral and mountain views. A spacious "great" room (kitchen/family/dining/bar/ office areas) with its two story beamed cathedral ceiling, sky lights, massive brick hearth with log storage, and energy efficient wood stove gives heart to the house. Kitchen contains large 3 section sink, two ovens, one gas and one ceramic electric cooktop, many cabinets and cupboards, and new refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. The large Palladian window over sink and under cupboards allows the cook to enjoy the view while the family watches television. A huge island allows for cooking prep on one side and a wet bar and buffet service on the other. The vaulted ceiling master bedroom suite has an oak mantled gas log fireplace, office area, private deck and a large walk in walk through closet. The on suite bathroom contains a water closet, 2 sinks, shower, jetted soaking tub, built in linen closet with drawers, and direct access to the spa room. Other rooms include: two story window walled gallery, vaulted ceiling spa room with skylight and an 8 person hot tub includes a wet bar & wine cooler, 360 sq. ft. cedar lined storage room, laundry/hobby room. Lower level: large entry foyer with closets, in-law suite (bedroom with refrigerator, microwave shelf, built ins & bath room), media/ recreation/party room (1,276 sq. ft.) with doors to outside, storage/furnace room, an integral 4 car garage with workbench, utility sink, cupboards, and electronic garage door openers. Other property features consist of two new high efficiency natural gas furnaces, A/C heat pumps, 3 zone heating and cooling, automatic Generac gas generator, 6 year old roof and guttering, fenced pasture areas with water, fenced garden area with water, 12x16 ft. barn with 8 foot attached shed, one acre of invisible dog fencing, video survalence cameras, and numerous other unique architectural features that need to be seen to be appreciated.