Description

This exclusive historic offering is steeped in provenance. This estate consists of the main historic home, Glenfiddich House, The Carriage House (a private residence), The Stables (a conference/office building with 4 garages) and the appraised contents, both antique and modern. This is all nestled, on more than one acre, with two other historic outbuildings - a Spring House and a Smoke House. This unique property could fill many roles as it can be used for residential and commercial use. Located in the picturesque Old Town of Leesburg, this elegant residence, formally known as Harrison Hall, was built in three stages. The first part was built in 1780. The second section, and the main section, was built circa 1840 for Henry Harrison, hence the original name. The third section was added circa 1940. Later on Glennfiddich House experienced a fire, which lead to a complete renovation in 1980 and is now equipped with the latest business technology. It is a fine example of houses built in the Italian Renaissance (Italiante) style. During the Civil War, Harrison House was headquarters to the Confederate Army and also served as a temporary hospital. In front of this residence there is a historic marker that depicts the visit and stay of General Robert E. Lee. General Lee, a distant relative of the Harrisons', came there because he was thrown from his horse and broke one of his hands. It was there that General Lee met with General "Stonewall" Jackson, General James Longestreet, General J E B Stuart and Brigadier General Lewis Armstead to plan the fateful Battle of Antietam. This meeting is portrayed by Mort Künstler in his famous painting called 'Gods and Generals'. The painting was done of the room currently used as the Dining Room. The fireplace, mirror, table and chairs are still within the house. In 1970, James Dickey, author of Deliverance wrote his manuscript in Glenfiddich when it was a boarding house. The very desk he wrote this on is part of the conveyance. The house has also been used locally for many fun and philanthropic events. PHOTO TOUR: http://www.homevisit.com/mlsTour/?ver=1andid=61051