Tucked into the quiet Fairview community of Duffield, Virginia, this century-old cottage sits like a secret waiting to be rediscovered, its 888 square feet resting on more than 35 acres of untouched mountain land. Built in 1900 and wrapped in mature trees, it offers the kind of privacy that feels almost sacred, yet it lies just a mile from US-23—close enough for convenience, far enough for peace. Inside, the bones of the home have already been strengthened with new insulation, windows, sheetrock, and sturdy plywood flooring, giving the next owner a blank canvas anchored by history and possibility,

And the possibilities stretch wide across the acreage: a gutted kitchen ready for your dream design, a bare bathroom waiting to be shaped into comfort, a metal roof holding strong over a long covered porch that begs to be restored into a morning coffee sanctuary. Beyond the cottage, a rustic outbuilding, wildlife-rich woods, and unharvested timber open doors to hunting, farming, building, or simple retreat. This isn’t just property—it’s potential carved into the landscape, a place where you can craft a life as quietly or boldly as you choose, surrounded by mountains that seem to stand guard over every choice you make.