Many people dream of a quaint country retreat tucked away from the rest of the world and nestled along a babbling brook. 22 Augusta Lane is the property that fulfills that dream and more. With over a quarter mile of private frontage on the Hughes River, a noted trout stream, the property is a fishermans paradise as well as a nature lovers dream. Sited on a bluff above the river, the property expands along a wooded hillside and down a gentle slope to two spring fed streams below that meander through the property. In between these streams and the river is a network of trails that is one of the areas most thoughtfully created and curated reserves of native wildflowers and plants. And, if that wasnt enough, just a short walk down the road is the Old Rag Mountain trail of the Shenandoah National Park (one the worlds 25 best hikes/mountain climbs according to Outdoor Magazine).

Residence
The mid-century bungalow is exactly what its 1954 build date would lead you to expect. However the current owners have updated it with recessed lighting, a new kitchen, a woodsy bath, and other features. Renovations in 2010 resulted in new windows and extensive upgrades, as well as an new HVAC system. Roof was replaced in 2017 with a color impregnated standing seam metal roof. Further renovations completed in 2021 include a tankless water heater and other upgrades. Today it is a comfortable home suitable for country weekends or as a full time residence. The unfinished basement has a laundry room, storage areas, a half bath, and a walk-out entrance to the outside. A third bedroom has been framed out in the basement as well and there is plenty room for an adjoining family room, media room, or other additional living space.

Augusta Lane is a wildflower enthusiasts paradise. Aside from the lawns and garden areas, and the wildflower meadow itself, all the river and woodland trails are jam packed with native wildflowers as well. These flowers provide dazzling interest as one wanders along the river and bold streams that course through the property. Most of the acreage is wooded hillside and river frontage. It is very private, and the only sound one is likely to hear is the river rushing nearby. There are two bold streams the flow year round and empty into the Hughes River on the property. The woodlands are a mix of native hardwoods. The lawn areas of the property feature groves of White Pine and various dogwoods and magnolias. A stunning specimen of a rare native Umbrella Magnolia is found at a secret spot on one of the trails. Above the house is an elevated field that was meant to be a new septic drainfield if the house were ever to be enlarged. In the meantime it is doing double duty as a wildflower meadow and a place to watch the sun set over the mountains and star gaze at night.