This $35M Virginia Wine Country Estate Once Belonged to One of the World’s Richest Men—and It Has No Restrictions

“If somebody wants to come in and use it similar to how the current owner has used it, for a private family retreat, you can do that. Both can exist at the same time because of the way that the property has been laid out and improved,” says Alex Webel with Hall and Hall.  Webel adds that having no conservation easement, “which is becoming increasingly rare in Virginia and also many parts of the mid-Atlantic”, gives the new owner complete flexibility.

As long as it complies with county zoning, you’re free to do what you like and I think that freedom and flexibility is a big deal moving forward,” he says. “While I think any future owner is going to be drawn to the land itself, just knowing that you have options, I think makes it that much more appealing.”