Luxury Homes for Sale in Madison

Welcome to Monte Ventoso, a captivating Italian villa nestled within the serene beauty of Madison, Virginia. As you enter Monte Ventoso you are transported to a mediterranean escape. Immediately you are greeted by a tiered fountain that was handmade in Italy. This exceptional property spans 17.5 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds, offering a private retreat unlike any other. From the moment you step inside the main home you are met with thoughtfully designed interiors that seamlessly blend modern convenience with classic style. This estate boasts 5,153 sq ft of living space, 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, and a gourmet kitchen. The home and guest cottage both offer radiant heating, an infrared sauna, and 2 whole house generators. Outside, the allure of Monte Ventoso continues, with a host of amenities designed to enhance outdoor living space, such as, a sparkling ozone pool, hot tub and cold plunge, outdoor kitchen with dual sided fireplace, and elegant patio. While terraces and gardens provide inviting spaces for soaking in the picturesque surroundings. Monte Ventoso, whose majestic settings provide a stunning backdrop to an idyllic life.

Laughing Dog Farm is a truly exceptional recreational or full-time residential retreat, sited on an elevated, mostly wooded, fifty acre parcel, fronting on a dead end, State maintained road. There are stellar views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from the primary residence, cottage and inground heated pool. The main residence is 1,680 s.f. living space, 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Lower level has 804 s.f. finished and 404 s.f. unfinished. Property also offers a Cottage, built in 2008, main level 672 s.f. and 672 s.f. in the basement, 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Older barn converted to adjacent, and now attached cottage in 2022, approximately 900 s.f., with one full bath. Property has an in ground heated swimming pool with patio. Underground electric. Three wells, 2 septic fields. Small orchard. The main residence has a backup generator that is diesel and LP Gas backup generator for the Cottage. The property is very private, yet accessible to Charlottesville airport, and US 29. The DC metro, Fredericksburg and Richmond are within a ninety minute drive. All showings will be by appointment only. Listing agent must accompany all showings. No drive-bys to the property.