Since its construction in 1833 by Col. Joseph Tuley, Jr and deemed Tuleyries alluding to the French royal palace, it has been described as a most splendid and expensive mansion1 and a princely estate2 as well as a magnificent estate3 one of the finest and most valuable in the State.3

Architectural descriptions abound but I believe Samuel Kercheval summed it up best:

"To give a detailed account of this fine building would be tedious, and perhaps tiresome to the reader. It is sufficient to say that this edifice is sixty feet by forty, of the best of brick finished from the base to the attick [sic] in the most elegant style of modern architecture, and is covered with tin. A spacious portico, supported underneath with massive marble slabs, with pillars of solid pine, twenty-eight feet high, supporting the roof forming a most beautiful colonnade, based on square marble blocks; the porch floor laid with white marble, and marble steps; a spacious entry; a spiral stair-way running from the passage to the summit, on which there is a handsome cupola with a large brass ball erected; the fire places decorated with the finest marble mantles; his doors and windows of the best mahogany;1

As a testimony to its historical significance and beauty, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Virginia Landmarks Register, and was featured in The Garden Club of Virginias 2023 Historic Garden Week.

1 History of the Valley of Virginia (1833) by Samuel Kercheval

2 Shenandoah Valley Pioneers and Their Descendants (1909) by Thomas Kemp Cartmell

3 The Court Circles of the Republic, Or, the Beauties and Celebrities of the Nation, etc (1869) by Mrs. E.F. Ellet

THE FACILITIES

(2) tenant homes (6987 John Mosby Hwy & 1427 Westfield Farm Ln) both currently leased

Several beautiful, historic farm buildings (many brick) including the gate house, an old forge, smokehouse, ice house, carriage house, old stable, and barns

Formal gardens

Beautiful fenced and cross fenced pastures

Network of stacked stone walls

THE LAND

The Tuleyries stands out as an exceptional property amidst a landscape of renowned Shenandoah Valley farms and equestrian properties

A beautiful 168 acre estate nestled in the valley of the Shenandoah (Clarke County, Virginia Tax Map # 29-A-35)

Nearly half a mile (2545) of frontage on John Mosby Hwy / US-50

Fenced and cross-fenced for horses

700 acres of this beautiful property was donated to the University of Virginia in the early 20th century and is now the State Arboretum of Virginia.

Zoned AOC Agricultural Open Space Conservation District

Tax assessed at $2,881,200. Property is in Land Use

LOCATION

10mi from Berryville

10mi from Winchester

21mi from Charles Town, West Virginia

36mi from Dulles International Airport

60mi from Washington DC

90mi to Baltimore, Maryland

NOTE

The neighboring property, Westfield Farm, featuring an additional 237 acres with amazing equestrian facilities will also be auctioned right after this sale. See our other auction listing for details.

AGENT ON SITE

Sunday, Sept.10 from Noon-4pm

Thursday, Sept.14 from Noon-2pm

Sunday, Sept.17 from Noon-4pm

Wednesday, Sept.20 from Noon-2pm

Sunday, Sept.24 from Noon-4pm

Thursday, Sept.28 from 4pm-6pm

Private tours may be available other days by appointment. Call Mike Torrence 434-660-5159

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TERMS SUMMARY

Selling for the US Bankruptcy Court. 10% deposit due day of sale by cash or good check. 6% buyer's premium. High bid subject to court approval. Balance due not later than 30 days after court approval. Click on "Terms" tab on website for full terms and conditions.