This agrarian mountain home, designed by Purple Cherry Architects, is tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains just outside Charlottesville, in Afton, Virginia. The residence embodies a balance between rustic agrarian character and modern functionality. The home was intentionally designed to appear as if it had always been a part of the land.
The use of vertical hemlock board-and-batten siding and a Corten steel roof, which beautifully weather with time, establishes an authentic, enduring presence. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping 270-degree views of the mountains, ensuring the surrounding landscape is a central element of daily life. Continue below to see more of this amazing home tour…
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECTURE Purple Cherry Architects INTERIOR DESIGNER Purple Cherry Architects BUILDER Ilex Construction LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Campion Hruby Landscape Architects
The residence was strategically designed to accommodate both multi-generational living and aging in place. A lower-level private suite with its own entrance and a private suite above the garage offer autonomy for the homeowners’ adult children..
Wide circulation paths and a step-free main level ensure accessibility, creating a forever home that can adapt across generations. At every turn, this agrarian mountain home tells a story of purpose, connection, and enduring design rooted in both family and place
Steel and glass doors at the entry create a through view of the surrounding mountains.
Inside, the home reveals a warm, eclectic spirit. Layers of collected antiques from High Point Market, hand-carved doors, Turkish runners, and bohemian décor seamlessly blend with modern conveniences, including radiant-heated floors and a back kitchen.
The great room is anchored by a glass-walled art studio that connects visually and spatially to adjoining rooms through sliding barn doors, maintaining light flow and family connection.
What We Love About This Home
We love how seamlessly this agrarian mountain home belongs to its setting. The architect envisioned a residence that feels as though it has always been part of the landscape, revealing itself on approach like a familiar barn. A Corten steel roof, hemlock siding, and steel-and-glass entry doors work together to create timeless character while framing views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains…