231 Acre Country Estate near Buggs Island

Maple Hills is a 231-acre gated country estate near 50,000-acre Buggs Island Lake in Southside, Virginia. This remarkable property includes two fine homes, a private seven-acre lake, a two-acre pond, and an extensive farming infrastructure. ABOUT MAPLE HILLS The estate provides unmatched privacy in a rural setting with a seven-acre spring-fed lake-the centerpiece of a wonderland of Virginian meadows and diverse forest. The property is ideally situated for access to many recreational pursuits the region affords, including hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, kayaking, and boating on Buggs Island Lake. The area is notably renowned for its agriculture and equestrianism. In addition to its scenic acreage, Maples Hills includes a country home, a large guest cottage, and many attendant farm buildings and workshops. Privately situated off Country Club Drive, the 5,500 sq. ft. +/- home is exquisitely designed with attention given to every detail. The 1,700 sq. ft. guest cottage will see visitors lodged in the height of Virginian hospitality. Located one hour from Lynchburg, Va., and within two hours of Raleigh, Richmond, Roanoke, and Greensboro, N.C., the estate is ideally situated for owners who are relocating or commuting. The property has taken years of intricate planning and many professionals to craft this fantastic one-of-a-kind home and associated outbuildings. Using only the best ceramic tile, quartz, and cherry flooring, no detail has been left undone. HIGHLIGHTS Southside Virginia country estate and equestrian property 231 deeded acres with a private seven-acre lake Located in Southside's Mecklenburg County near Chase City 5,500 square foot +/- modern country estate home 1,700 square foot +/- guest cottage Mile-long private drive with $100,000 in paving improvements Some 100 sugar maples line the winding drive and Country Club Lane 122 acres in the meadow are maintained for hay, fodder, and livestock 100 acres of diverse woodlands, a seven-acre lake, and a two-acre stocked pond Richmond, Raleigh, Roanoke, and Greensboro are within an easy two-hour drive A rich and diverse wildlife population is unrivaled in the region Fur-bearing wildlife includes deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, chipmunk, opossum Winged wildlife includes eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, turkeys, and neotropical songbirds Meadow grasses and forest trees produce rich oxygen and sequester carbon dioxide Gated private driveway winds through the estate grounds for nearly one mile A newly constructed 36-by-36 chef's kitchen overlooks the lake and estate grounds New 50-by-80 open-span equipment storage & workshop building Miles of board fencing for equestrian use Farmland management increases carrying capacity and extends the grazing season. Lake and pond accommodate swimming, ice skating, and wildlife observation Dynamic forest with some old growth trees estimated to be 200 to 300 years old Forests intertwine with meadows, creating exciting recreational opportunities Farm and forest roads wind through the property providing superior access Wildlife programs enhance habitat, increase diversity, promote wildlife health A rewarding permaculture lifestyle can be quickly developed Exceptional access by state-maintained paved roads - FedEx, UPS, USPS delivery Cell phone coverage is excellent in most areas with 5G service Dark skies with low light pollution for astronomy and astrophotography Sedges, rushes, ferns, fish, frogs, turtles, songbirds, crawdads, butterflies, and dragonflies populate the lake, pond, and wetlands Timber species include pine, oak, poplar, maple, hickories, and black walnut Ideal for recreational activities that include watersports, shooting sports, ATV riding, horseback riding, hiking, camping, hunting, and wildlife viewing Low taxes, low population density The estate's scenic and cultural values provide exceptional quality of life. The cost of living in much of Southside is low compared to metropolitan areas. LOCATION Google