5865 Gooney Manor Loop

From the minute you approach “Gooney Creek Manor” with the creek and bridge up ahead on your right and the mountains and picturesque cupola barn on your left, you know you are about to experience something very special. Serenely spectacular in every aspect, Gooney Creek Manor is without question one of the most stunning and unique historical properties in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Situated in a bucolic setting in the upper Shenandoah Valley, the estate is surrounded on all three sides by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah National Park. The Shenandoah River lies only five miles to the west. The possibilities and potential for this property are endless! Perfect as a wedding venue, bnb or use for other functions. A big plus for those who work at home, this property also features Comcast Xfinity high speed internet and wifi!!! Featured on the 2005 Virginia State Garden Tour as well as numerous local tours with Browntown’s Redbud Festival, this breathtaking estate boasts 4000 sq feet of living space, consisting of the circa 1876 manor house and a pre Civil War guest cottage attached to the main house via a breezeway. Gooney Creek Manor is listed on the VA Landmark Register and lies within the newly designated Browntown historic district. Other buildings include a massive 2 story barn with theatre room upstairs and a restored chicken coop currently being used as a 1950’s rec/party room! Panoramic views of the mountains, extensive creek frontage, an inground pool and almost 4 acres of professional landscaping and formal gardens are glimpsed from each of the it’s 26 windows. Upgrades throughout, with a sun drenched open floor plan, the manor house includes large spacious rooms for entertaining – a formal living room and dining room that flows into the family room with woodstove and finally into the large country kitchen, breakfast room and laundry/mud room is right off kitchen with its own side door. Beautifully updated for today’s modern living, this home also features five bedrooms and one and half baths. The home has retained its original architectural features including 11 foot ceilings, two fireplaces, all wood trim (8” tall baseboards) and moldings, crown molding & chair rails, original oak and heart of pine floors throughout, walnut staircase and exposed brick. The restored pre Civil War guest cottage was once used as a summer kitchen and features a floor to ceiling double sided stone fireplace and a full bath. The bedroom still retains its original beamed ceiling and 12” wide heart of pine floors. The guest cottage was used as a bed and breakfast and has income producing possibilities for today. Located only 8 miles south of Front Royal with easy access to Interstate 66 Linden exit. New metal roof replaced on cottage in 2019, well pump replaced in 2021, newer hot water heater and pressure tank, pool pump and pool liner replaced in 2020, newer woodstove chimney steel fireplace liner.