Joe Samuels Real estate have announced that they are to handle the sale of one of the most prestigious and exiting properties to come on the market in America for years. Mirador is located in 189 acres of stunning meadow and forest just west of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia. The property commanding broad views of the Blue Ridge and excellent water resources. The 19 room manor, originally built in 1842 for James M Bowen, is impeccably restored and surrounded by specimen trees and wonderful formal gardens. The central stair hall, designed by Nancy Lancaster and Delano in the early 1920s The dining room which faces south and occupies the major part of the east wing The current owners use part of the grounds for their stud The asking price is $14,500 000 and any offers should be referred to Joe Samuels, Jos. T Samuels, Inc on +00 (434) 295 8540, or sent to joe@jtsamuels.com.
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