Only 10 minutes outside of Lexington, Virginia, you'll find this true mountain cottage that will inspire the creative soul. Tucked away on a quiet road, this nearly 1,900 square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath retreat sits on 13 acres with unobstructed Blue Ridge Mountain views. Everything you need for homesteading is here--including a two-story, three-stall barn with power and water, a 60x100 riding ring, and three additional powered sheds for tools, equipment, or a potential studio. The property also features a fenced, established garden area, an Asian pear orchard, and agricultural zoning that allows for goats, chickens, and more. A whole-house generator, along with both wood and propane stoves, adds to its functionality. Built in 1986 by the owner, the energy-efficient home Includes a south-facing attached greenhouse that provides passive solar heat in the winter, supplemented by a gorgeous Hearthstone soapstone wood stove. In the summer, it is shaded by a mature 45-year-old sycamore. Throughout the home, you'll find incredible craftsmanship and exquisite materials--from a river rock stone wall to local black walnut kitchen cabinets, two vintage clawfoot tubs and seven skylights that fill the space with light. The expansive decks and porches create a seamless indoor/outdoor living area, perfect for enjoying sunrise views and starry nights. The red enamel Vermont Castings propane stove in the living room provides beauty and instant warmth. Cell service is reliable, and Starlink internet allows for working from home. Dreaming of a family compound? The property can be subdivided into two additional building lots--one with road frontage and one accessible from the existing driveway. Recent upgrades include a new exterior envelope completed four years ago (Tyvek, OSB, and luxury vinyl shake siding), new sky-light seals, and a 2021 Daikin mini-split system with a 12 year transferable warranty. See the full list in documents or contact the listing agent for more details. This home is priced well below a recent appraisal completed in October 2025, which is available upon request.