With spring on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get a jump on the house hunt. This February, we’ve rounded up seven listings you’re sure to love no matter what you’re looking for. Whether you’re searching for a historic home along the water or a charming horse farm, this month’s listings are sure to fit the bill!

Belle Oaks – 1248 Hobbs Mill Road // Wilsons, Virginia // Contacts: Frank Hardy and Andrew Hardy, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 434-296-0134

The details: 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 partial bathroom, 138 acres

Features we love: This premier horse farm, cherished by the current owner for 25 years, showcases an exquisite estate spanning 138 acres of fenced pastures and open fields, surrounded by hardwood woods and a serene stream. The meticulously designed home features main living areas built in 2008 and a beautifully renovated section from the circa 1900 era. Revel in the seamless blend of modern comfort and timeless charm that defines this remarkable residence.

291 Saddleback Farm // Afton, Virginia // Contact: Conor Murray, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 434-296-0134

The details: 2 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 3,628 square feet, 5 acres

Features we love: A masterfully crafted home nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains designed and furnished by award-winning architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen. Commanding vistas of the Blue Ridge and Vineyards are highlighted by the clean, stark design. The bright and meticulous interior features include vaulted ceilings, large skylights, windows with electric blinds, and glass doors that saturate the home with natural light and incorporate the views as art. 

0 Brighton Lane // Port Haywood, Virginia // Contacts: Frank Hardy and Andrew Hardy, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 434-296-0134

The details: 8 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 1 partial bathroom, 6,066 square feet, 32.16 acres

Features we love: This historic home built in 1916 features 2 main houses and a boat house on its own peninsula. The home’s main floor showcases a grand gathering room with a fireplace that opens up to an expansive screened-in porch with spectacular water views, a formal dining room for family gatherings, and a lovely country kitchen. This magical property will send you back in time to when we moved at a slower pace and days were spent on summer porches watching the sunset over the bay.

The Big Lonely – 2205 Big Lonely Lane // Monterey, Virginia // Contact: Murdoch Matheson, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 434-296-0134

The details: 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 3 partial bathrooms, 5,784 square feet, 3,240 acres

Features we love: The Big Lonely is a majestic 3,200-acre property in Highland County, which is rightly known as Virginia’s Switzerland. The focal point of the property is a stunning custom log and stone house with a slate roof and a sensational view. A guest apartment above a detached garage, numerous barns and stables, an indoor riding facility, tenant housing, and a guest house are also included. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime offering, with the opportunity to own an entire valley, and would be the perfect fit for someone with a bold spirit and true appreciation for the land.

3630 Louisa Road // Keswick, Virginia // Contact: Murdoch Matheson, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 434-296-0134

The details: 3 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 1 partial bathroom, 6,885 square feet, 21 acres

Features we love: This listing presents an incredible opportunity to own a custom-designed home by renowned low-country architect Kermit Huggins. The main residence is designed with an open floor plan, a first-floor primary bedroom, and a bathroom suite with French doors and access from every room. This miniature compound with a private pool and pastoral rural setting is available for the very first time.

5289 Free Union Road // Free Union, Virginia // Contact: Ann Hay Hardy & Yates McCallum, Frank Hardy Sotheby’s International Realty, 434-296-0134

The details: 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 partial bathroom, 3,600 square feet, 25.93 acres

Features we love: Elim Farm is a picturesque 26-acre property with panoramic mountain views in the heart of Free Union. The home, built in 2006, has a traditional floor plan and features locally sourced pine floors and a lovely stone fireplace. The property has unlimited potential for expansion with a perfect level building site for a future pool, barn or house that would capture even bigger mountain views.

635 Clarks Tract // Keswick, Virginia // Contact: Liz Raney, Loring Woodriff Real Estate Associates, 434-242-3889

The details: 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2,684 square feet, 23.66 acres

Features we love: Rare offering in the heart of Keswick Hunt Country! This charming and character rich carriage house sits on a peaceful 23 acres with beautiful pastoral views of the property and neighboring farms. This small horse farm has it all including a dressage riding ring, multiple stalls, tack room, fenced paddocks and equipment outbuildings including a detached 1 room apartment with bathroom. This property has endless potential.