Historic Farm Estate with Brick
3789 Spring Valley Road, Alderson, WV 24910
Farm/Estate, Historic - Alderson, WV
Type:Farm
Property size:
4,028 SFLot size:
48.60 AcresPrice / SF:
$173/SF- Added:
- Aug 6, 2025
- Days on Market:
- 288
- Last Refresh:
- May 20 at 8:06 am
Property Features for 3789 Spring Valley Road
General Information
- Property type
- Farm
- Property subtype
- Farm
- Parking features
- Garage
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 4,028 SF
- Lot size
- 48.60 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Annual Amount
- 738
Building Details
- Year built
- 1840
- Year renovated
- 1840
- Architectural style
- Other
Listing agent Richard Grist (304) 645-7674
Listing office Foxfire Realty 1029 Washington Street East, Lewisburg, WV (304) 645-7674
Listing date Aug 6, 2025
MLS# 11578576
Listing URL
Copyright © 2026 My State MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
HighLights
- Historic Brick House (circa 1840) with Adamesque architectural characteristics.
- Property associated with General Robert E. Lee's war horse, Traveller, who was born on the farm in 1857.
- Only three owners in the past 170 years, demonstrating stable and careful stewardship.
- Features remarkable faux grain painting on woodwork in the four main upstairs rooms.
- Includes a garage for parking.
- The once detached kitchen was incorporated into the house using a breezeway with living space added behind and above the kitchen.
Overview
This historic farm estate, known as the Hamilton/Johnston/Jarrett/Fleshman Farm, features a brick house built around 1840. The house displays Adam style architectural elements, including curved or polygonal projections. A hipped roof is incorporated into the design. The original detached kitchen has been integrated into the house via a breezeway, with additional living space added behind and above the kitchen. The bricks may have been crafted by John Dunn, a local brickmaker known for his work at the Blue Sulphur Springs Resort. While the exterior retains its Adamesque characteristics, the interior showcases style changes and renovations, including faux grain painting on the woodwork in the four main upstairs rooms. The property has only changed ownership three times in the past 170 years. The Hamilton family, who built the home, sold it to the Johnston-Jarrett family in 1855. In 1949, the Fleshman family acquired the property and has owned it for 76 years. The farm spans 48.6 acres. The property is also historically significant as the birthplace of Traveller, General Robert E. Lee's war horse, in 1857. Traveller was an American Saddlebred who won awards at local fairs before being acquired by General Lee. The main house has 4,028 square feet of living space.
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Farms
Map
- City
- Alderson
- County
- Monroe
- State
- West Virginia
- Longitude
- -80.7095
- Latitude
- 37.7578
Nearby Similar for Sale
FAQs
What type of property is this?
Farm - Historic farm estate featuring a brick house dating back to 1840.
Where is this farm located?
The property is located at 3789 Spring Valley Road Alderson, WV.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $699,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic Brick House (circa 1840) with Adamesque architectural characteristics.; Property associated with General Robert E. Lee's war horse, Traveller, who was born on the farm in 1857.; Only three owners in the past 170 years, demonstrating stable and careful stewardship.
