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$1,340,000 - 3Br/3Ba - for Sale in None, Madison Heights
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Sun November 1st  2:00pm — 4:00pm
Price: $1,340,000
Beds: 3
Baths: 3
Living Area SqFt: 3,379
Status: Active
Property Type: Detached
Lot Size Acres: 2.83
Lot Size SqFt: 123,275
Year Built: 1852
Neighborhood: None
Days on Website: 140

Courtesy of FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

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Property Description

Showing by Appt. only! Point Lookout, circa 1852, is a rare historic riverfront property offering remarkable privacy just 2.5 minutes from downtown Lynchburg. Set on 2.83 acres with approximately 500 feet of James River frontage and Harris Creek forming a natural boundary, the property traces its origins to the 1750 land grant from King George II to Charles Lynch. Built by Capt. William Mitchell, the residence retains original cedar floors, wavy glass windows, the historic cookhouse, and striking dry-laid stone walls from the former mill site. A scenic peninsula extends into the river, providing direct water access, ownership extending into a portion of the river, and potential for a future private dock. Thoughtfully restored and expanded, the home includes a new primary suite, dining room, baths, laundry, and bonus room. Improvements include a metal roof, extensive restoration work, landscaped grounds, and a 26′ x 30′ covered pavilion. Previously operated as a highly rated short-term rental with a Special Exception permit for such use, the property is offered substantially furnished, excluding select Seller personal items. Surrounded by large neighboring acreage unlikely to be developed, it offers rare privacy close to the city.

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Property Details and Features

  • Bathrooms
  • 3 total bathrooms
  • 3 full bathrooms
  • 1 main level bathroom
  • Bedrooms
  • 3 total bedrooms
  • Building
  • Built in 1852
  • Living area: 3379.0
  • Levels: Two
  • Construction Materials: StickBuilt
  • Cooling
  • CentralAir
  • Disclosures
  • Disclaimer: The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed, as well as participants of Bright MLS via the CAAR/Bright MLS data share.
  • Foundation
  • Stone
  • Heating
  • Central
  • Listing
  • Listing ID: 678163
  • Standard Status: Active
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Property Subtype: Detached
  • On market as of 2026-06-08
  • 136 days on market
  • Location
  • County/Parish: Amherst
  • Lot
  • 2.83 acres
  • Schools
  • Elementary School: Amherst
  • Middle School: Amherst
  • High School: Amherst
  • Sewer
  • SepticTank
  • Taxes
  • Parcel Number: 154A-2-6
  • Annual Amount: $2,667.28
  • Legal Description: PT OF LOT 6 POINT LOOKOUT ESTATES 154A 2 6 +/- 2.82AC; Instrument #: 220000617
  • Year: 2026
  • Zoning description: R-1 Limited Residential
  • Utilities
  • Water Source: Private, Well

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$1,340,000 – 779 River Rd, Madison Heights, VA 24572

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