Charming 3 bed/2.5 bath home in highly sought-after Poplar Forest – 3,008 Sq Ft on 0.63 semi-wooded acres with a seasonal water view. Welcome to this beautifully maintained home nestled on a spacious lot with mature trees and a stream that flows into nearby Poplar Forest Lake. This property offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience—enjoy excellent public schools and lower Bedford County taxes while staying just minutes from all of the amenities Lynchburg has to offer (shopping, dining, and five colleges, including Liberty University). Inside, you'll find over 3,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space featuring exotic tigerwood hardwood floors on the main level, a large great room with vaulted ceiling and gas-burning fireplace, and oversized bedrooms with ceiling fans for comfort. The sunroom, ideal as a cozy reading nook or elegant formal dining room, offers peaceful views of the wooded lot and natural light year-round. The home’s kitchen boasts custom solid oak cabinetry, while both upstairs showers have been tastefully updated. The finished lower level includes ample storage throughout, a spacious cedar-lined closet, a large family room (perfect for a home gym or media space), and a shop with a dedicated entrance that could easily be converted into a fourth bedroom. Enjoy outdoor living with a newly installed deck (October 2024) ready for your finishing touch, a large driveway with a carport, shed, large trees, and a gurgling stream. Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, his historic summer home, is just half a mile away and is the perfect location for history buffs or those looking for a serene, car-free location to walk, run, or bike. Additional highlights include lifetime-warranted TriGuard Multi-Layer Attic Insulation with solar exhaust fan (installed May 2023), HVAC with BLU-QR and REME-HALO UV air purification system, newer carpet in all bedrooms (October 2022), and a commercial-grade Speed Queen washer/dryer set. If you’re looking for a unique home with character and an unbeatable location, this is the one for you. 50 year luxury shingles were installed in September 2023!
Courtesy: Lauren Bell Real Estate, Inc.
434-384-1010
Courtesy: Legacy Realty
804-402-3725
Courtesy: Legacy Realty
804-402-3725
Courtesy: eXp Realty LLC-Lynchburg
434-849-8597
Courtesy: LPT Realty, Inc
267-241-1073
Courtesy: Lauren Bell Real Estate, Inc.
434-384-1010
Courtesy: Lauren Bell Real Estate, Inc.
434-384-1010
Courtesy: Re/Max 1st Olympic
434-832-1100
Courtesy: Lynchburg's Finest Team LLC
434-439-4211
Courtesy: Re/Max 1st Olympic
434-832-1100
Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Dawson Ford Garbee & Co., REALTORS®-Forest
434-455-4777
Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Dawson Ford Garbee & Co., REALTORS®-Forest
434-455-4777
Courtesy: Realty ONE Group Leading Edge
434-544-0100
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Forest is located in Virginia. Forest, Virginia has a population of 11,045. Forest is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 29.61% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.68%.
The median household income in Forest, Virginia is $80,000. The median household income for the surrounding county is $70,870 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Forest is 45.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 85.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 24.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 42.6 inches per year, with 13.3 inches of snow per year.
