Amherst County, Virginia has been producing notable Americans since its formation in 1761, named for Lord Jeffery Amherst, the British commander who secured Canada during the Seven Years’ War. Among the county’s native sons is William Becknell, who grew up here before heading west to blaze what became the Santa Fe Trail, and James John Floyd, born in Amherst before helping found Louisville, Kentucky. That same deep Virginia history is built directly into 841 Earley Farm Rd — a genuine 1826 estate spanning 5,630 square feet on 16.23 acres, now listed at $250,000.
A Genuine Two-Century-Old Home
This is not a modern build dressed up as historic — construction dates to 1826, and the home carries the details to prove it: extensive crown molding, unique architectural touches throughout, and what the listing describes as eight fireplaces scattered across the property, several confirmed as gas log and wood-burning. At 5,630 square feet across three or more levels, the home offers five bedrooms and six bathrooms (five full, one half), including a primary suite spanning 456 square feet on the second floor and two matching 324-square-foot bedrooms on the third.
The main level includes a separate formal dining room, a spacious 513-square-foot family room, and a main-level bedroom and den for single-level living options. The second floor adds a great room and a large living room, plus a wet bar and an apartment-style space — genuine flexibility for multi-generational living, guests, or rental potential. Hardwood, tile, and concrete flooring run throughout, and a walk-in closet rounds out the primary suite.
Multiple Barns and an Actual Airplane Hangar
The outbuildings here go well beyond typical rural infrastructure. The listing calls out multiple barns directly, and the property details list an airplane hangar and a pole building among the additional structures — a genuinely rare feature that suggests this land may have once served, or could still serve, as a private airstrip property. At 16.23 acres, landscaped and near a golf course, the grounds include balcony access and dedicated garden space, with front, rear, and side porches extending the home’s already substantial footprint outdoors.
The Practical Details
Water comes from a private well, and the property runs on a septic tank, with electric service through AEP/Appalachian Power. The exterior combines brick and wood siding under a genuine slate roof — a premium, long-lasting material rarely found on homes built after the mid-20th century. Cable is available on-site. Annual property taxes run $3,305, and a virtual tour is available online.
The Numbers
| Price | $250,000 ($44/sq ft) |
| Location | 841 Earley Farm Rd, Amherst, VA 24521 |
| Home Size | 5,630 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 5 / 6 (5 full, 1 half) |
| Lot Size | 16.23 acres, landscaped |
| Year Built | 1826 |
| Water / Sewer | Private well / septic tank |
| Heating | Heat pump, propane, wood stove |
| Fireplaces | Multiple (listing highlights eight) |
| Roof | Slate |
| Additional Structures | Multiple barns, airplane hangar, pole building |
| Annual Taxes | $3,305 |
Why Amherst
Amherst sits in Central Virginia’s Piedmont region, close to Lynchburg and framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west, with the James River forming part of the county’s southern border. The area’s tobacco-farming roots gave way over generations to a broader agricultural and rural residential character, and its historic homes — like this one — remain some of the county’s most distinctive assets. For a buyer drawn to genuine 19th-century architecture, rare outbuildings, and real acreage close to a growing regional city, this Amherst estate offers scale and history that new construction simply can’t replicate.
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