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Luray,VA 22835
OPEN HOUSE
Sun Nov 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,170 sqft
Price per Sqft $346
Subdivision Massanutten Forest
MLS Listing ID VAPA2005598
Style Cabin/Lodge
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,170
Year Built 1985
Available Date 2025-11-20
Annual Tax Amount $1,225
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 3.000 Acres
Acres 3.0
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Discover your woodsy retreat at the end of a private drive on 3 peaceful acres. Fully updated in 2023, this restored 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage offers modern comfort with new appliances, upgraded heating and cooling, and high-speed Starlink WiFi. Surrounded by mature trees and nature—and with no HOA—this property delivers the ideal balance of seclusion, convenience, and turn-key usability. Recently featured by Washingtonian Magazine, it sits just minutes from the Shenandoah River public boat launch, 12 minutes to Luray Caverns, and 25 minutes to Shenandoah National Park.
The main level features a beautifully renovated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a designated coffee/tea bar. The open living and dining area is bright and inviting, anchored by a charming brick fireplace. A full bath (shower only), dedicated workstation, and laundry area complete the main floor.
Upstairs are two bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and private balcony overlooking the wooded acreage. The second bedroom features two twin beds and an ensuite bath (shower only).
Multiple outdoor spaces are designed for relaxation and entertaining. The front deck off the kitchen includes a grilling area, while the rear deck offers an outdoor dining setup with peaceful wooded views. A short gravel path leads to the firepit area featuring a Hot Shot-style stove, surrounded by solar twinkle lights—perfect for evening gatherings. The wooded acreage provides a natural, low-maintenance setting with clearly marked boundaries.
Additional Highlights:
-Fully renovated in 2023
-New water softner/filtration system
-New appliances, upgraded HVAC, and Starlink high-speed internet
-Private gravel drive with ample parking
-Roku-ready TVs in the living room and primary bedroom
-Minutes to outdoor recreation, wineries, caverns, and national forest access
-Ideal for full-time living, a vacation retreat, or a high-performing short-term rental
Nearby Attractions:
Shenandoah River Boat Launch (2 min), Luray Caverns (12 min), Shenandoah National Park (26 min), GW National Forest (13 min), Massanutten Resort (35 min), Bryce Resort (45 min), and convenient access to Luray, New Market, and Harrisonburg.
This turn-key woodland cottage offers privacy, charm, and modern upgrades in a great Shenandoah Valley location—a rare opportunity for primary residence, second home, or STR investment.
Location
State VA
County Page
Zoning R
Interior
Hot Water Electric
Heating Wall Unit,Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Ductless/Mini-Split
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Brick
Inclusions Furnishings
Furnishings Yes
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Electric
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s)
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
View Trees/Woods
Roof Type Architectural Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s)
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Story 2
Foundation Block
Above Ground Finished SqFt 1170
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Cabin/Lodge
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Luray
Middle Schools Luray
High Schools Luray
School District Page County Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 39A2-1-1
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 1170
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA,USDA
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA,USDA
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA,USDA
Special Listing Condition Standard