John Milton — Witt Fogleman

Step back over 150 years into Bedford VA History. The Locust is a north Bedford County Historic home of unusual quality and unsurpassed style. Sitting on 20+ acres of prime North Bedford Land this home is a perfect mix of history and modern lifestyle. The original two level porch will transform you to times of easier living while you enjoy the mountain views!Want shade, stay on the first level and keep out of the sun or get a better view of the property and the mountains by exiting through the french doors to the upper level.

This Historic Bedford Hone has a tasteful addition onto the original home. The home is now over 6,000 square feet with five bedroms and five full bath rooms. The original section has 5 inch wide flooring, moldings and several original fireplaces. The modern section blends perfectly and includes all the amenities a family of quality would require. 4 zone heating and cooling, walk in shower, large rooms, the whole house is wired for sound and entertainment.

The 20+ acres of Rolling Bedford County pasture land is divided into separate pastures with a barn, storage buildings and a aviary! Perfect for a Bedford gentleman’s farm. A small creek runs through providing a great water source, some of the land still has many tress on it giving great privacy.

Around the home are several terraced areas giving space to plant various types of gardens. The home has several beautiful trees providing great shade.

Finish off the kitchen and the baths and you will have a home that can be a legacy for your family.

“The Locust” a Historic 1850’s Antebellum home of Civil War Lieutenant John Milton. Over 6,000 square feet of living space, a combination of 2000 sq ft historic character (stone fireplaces, 5 inch wide flooring), blended with 4000 sq feet of modern conveniences that were recently added in the last few years. This 5 bedroom/5 bath home has main level master with surround sound a/v wiring and incredible tiled shower, large walk in closets, main level laundry, and high speed internet – Verizon DSL. Lower level has a/v wiring and plumbed for kitchen to be great mother in law suite. Extensive exterior lighting and speaker wire lend to great outdoor enjoyment. Plate in place to add wrap decking from master suite to historic living area. Incredible metal and copper roofing on home as well as outbuildings. In addition to great mountain views this home boasts 20+ acres with multiple outbuildings, high grade fencing, multiple pastures perfect for horses or other farm animals and a large aviary on property. Wired for generator. Home is undergoing remodel, perfect for buyer to add finishing touches, personalization and TLC.

This home is priced to sell at $399,900!