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Villas Were Built In Virginia As Early As 1825

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Historic Huntley

Land holdings of George Mason IV came as far north as what is now known as Hybla Valley and Huntley Meadows Park

Thomson Mason, a grandson of George Mason, built the home pictured above on the property in 1825. The house, now known as Historic Huntley, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Virginia Landmarks Register, and the Fairfax County Historic House Inventory. Mason family ownership of the land lasted into the early part of the 20th century.

Individual sections of the land were sold for family farms, but eventually the federal government acquired the land closest to the home using it as a highway materials test site and World War II anti-aircraft battery.

When the federal government declared the land surplus it was deeded to Fairfax County. "Historic Huntley" was set aside and is now maintained by the Fairfax County Park Authority. However, it has not been restored and is not open to the public.


Historic Huntly Sign


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Comments(20)

Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

I am a fan of the authentic character experience...so few examples on this Coast.   Nice localism post!

Jan 23, 2012 04:15 AM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

So much history around you. We were building Missions and most of those have fallen.....amazing how rustic we were out here.

Jan 23, 2012 04:16 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Li  We got an early start in the east - both in Canada and the US

Jan 23, 2012 04:18 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Karen  It is a shame they were unable to be saved

Jan 23, 2012 04:19 AM
Edward & Celia Maddox
The Celtic Connection Realty - Queen Creek, AZ
EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY - WE TAKE THE HIGH ROAD

Thanks for sharing this bit of Americna History.  Best Regards,

Jan 23, 2012 04:27 AM
Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

Hi Karen,

You do live in such a cool place.  The history is just intriqing.  I looked at this photo when I first opened the blog and thought, what a cool house!  lol....it is cool though!

Jan 23, 2012 05:16 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Edward and Celia  I've got many more to go to finish the series

Jan 23, 2012 08:20 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Cindy  Researching it has been fun

Jan 23, 2012 08:21 AM
Vickie Nagy
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA
Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen

Such a wonderful post! You're right, experience is priceless when it comes to hiring a real estate agent. Buying or selling in Northern Virginia, call Karen Kruschka!

Jan 23, 2012 12:10 PM
Kay Van Kampen
RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX - Springfield, MO
Realtor®, Springfield Mo Real Estate

Karen, what a treat to see such an old piece of history still intact.  It would be a shame to not have it restored.

Jan 23, 2012 01:07 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Karen, I love this series and keep them coming. I love the Villa and the many other historic edifices in your area. I had thought last year about doing more of the type of historic homes in our area and just never made it out to get the photos of them. This series is a great inspiration. 

Jan 23, 2012 03:01 PM
Bob & Leilani Souza
Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Karen, you're lucky to live in an area with so much history! I enjoyed reading about the "Historic Huntley" and I hope one day it will be restored so the public can enjoy it. :)

Leilani

Jan 23, 2012 08:23 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Vickie  Mt first sale this year came from AR posts

Jan 23, 2012 10:10 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Kay  I think it is only a matter of funding

Jan 23, 2012 10:10 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

William  The real value is I am learning, too

Jan 23, 2012 10:11 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Leilani  I most certainly hope so

Jan 23, 2012 10:12 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Karen so glad you are sharing information on these Virginia historical sites.  As you will know I find this sort of information very interesting.

Jan 23, 2012 11:49 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Jennifer  I'm glad you enjoy them - there are many more on the way

Jan 23, 2012 11:51 PM
Russell Lewis
Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX
Broker,CLHMS,GRI

I guess there have always been luxury homes in our country and I always love the historical perspective too!

Jan 24, 2012 12:57 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Russell  The people who built these old homes were no different an the people who build luxury homes  today - they were successful

Jan 24, 2012 01:06 AM