Welcome to “Chateaux Belle Lumiere”, an exquisite 21 acre Italian estate with storybook 3 bedroom guesthouse, 4 stall stable, Swedish sauna, wine cellar, geothermal heating & cooling, greenhouse, fully equipped gym, gorgeous fountains and river flowing by fenced and cross-fenced paddocks. Tucked within the Blue Ridge Mountains yet only 12 minutes from downtown Charlottesville. Completely private & tranquil: A true oasis. The details of the impressive residence include hand carved mantels & handblown chandeliers from Italy, Italian marble & terracotta flooring and elevator. Large expanses of glass at the rear of the home take in the beautiful woods, close-in mountain views and paddocks on the banks of the river. Further Improvements include raised, fenced garden beds, storage barn and the 4 paddocks w/ walk-in sheds & automatic waterers. Just a short, beautiful drive to Charlottesville! Furnishings available.