Southern Albemarle County, 1843 farmhouse, restored and modernized, comfortably expanded with spectacular views of the James River Valley at Howardsville and beyond to the far horizon of Willis Mountain 30 miles away. Peaceful and serene southern exposure with amazing light. Mount Alto House is a perfect retreat, getaway, second home or investment opportunity with short-term (max 30 days) homestay rental potential. Extraordinary primary home for the learning gardeners, homesteaders, food foresters, farm scientists, creatives, and all manners of nature lovers. House features veneer plaster throughout, rustic old-growth pine trims in select rooms, and old growth pine floors and revealed architectural features in original early balloon frame structure. A remote worker's dream with CenturyLink gigabit optical fiber internet feeds internal ethernet backbone and mesh wifi network. Enjoy spring pool/mini-pond with a steady 56° temperature and two miles to river access on the James. Easy access from Route 29 South. Twenty minutes to charming downtown Scottsville; thirty minutes north to Charlottesville or west into Nelson County?s 151 Brew Trail. Will Start Showing on Friday April 21, 2023. See showing instructions.,Wood Cabinets,Fireplace in Bedroom,Fireplace in Family Room