DESCRIPTION: MT. IDA, Circa 1764*(*Original Portion of Residence) - Located in one of Albemarle's most noted and significant districts, this fully restored and supremely expanded Mount Ida residence (original portion built in 1795) is one of the most important homes in Virginia. With frontage on the Hardware River, this property has been meticulously maintained. A new stable provides room for horses, new cattle barn, and tenant houses. The expansive acreage provides wonderful amenity opportunities for hiking, shooting, and enjoyment of wildlife.

The intricate, extraordinary interior woodwork with its elegant and unique composition was designed by a master builder, modeled after patterns found in two early 18th century architectural treatises, William Pain's "Science of Architecture" and Asher Benjamin's "Practical House Carpenter."

The property is predominantly open meadow land, with some surrounding areas of forest. The 3 1/2 - 4 acre lake features a 28 foot dam, with the entire lakebed lined with "Bentonite" to preserve water levels during periods of drought.