Chapman Farm – 234 Acres of Heritage & Opportunity
**OPEN HOUSE FARM TOUR 10/18 FROM 12p - 3p**
Established in 1880, Chapman Farm is a fourth-generation agricultural estate offering:
234 acres of prime pastureland, conservation areas, and diversified income streams.
Four residences—two of which are thriving short-term rentals
A working cattle operation known for its naturally raised beef
Conservation awards and sustainable grazing practices ensure long-term viability, while the scale of the land and infrastructure invites expansion into agritourism, equestrian use, or event venues.
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Established in 1880, Chapman Farm is a fourth-generation legacy property spanning 234 acres of rolling pasture, woodlands, and protected waterways in southern Fauquier County.
Founded by Orville Chapman as a dairy operation, the farm transitioned to beef cattle in the 1970s and has remained a working cattle operation ever since. Today, the property reflects both its rich agricultural roots and a forward-thinking commitment to conservation - making it a rare opportunity to own a historic Virginia farmstead.
For the first time in four generations, Chapman Farm is offered for sale. The estate is a complete, income-producing operation that includes four dwellings, a collection of well-maintained outbuildings, and established cattle facilities. Beyond cattle and beef sales, the farm has expanded into agritourism with two short-term rental homes: a cozy farmhouse with sweeping sunset views and a historic family home offering fireside evenings overlooking grazing cattle.
The property also features an array of authentic agricultural structures: a dairy barn, historic barn, silo, tractor sheds, run-in sheds, and additional outbuildings. Together, these structures tell the story of a farmstead that has grown, adapted, and thrived for nearly 150 years.
The land itself is a rare find - carefully managed through rotational grazing, stream buffers, and water conservation practices that have earned Chapman Farm multiple environmental honors, including the 2013 Clean Water Award and Grand Winner of the Rappahannock River Basin. Its open pastures, fenced waterways, and tree-planted buffer zones not only support agricultural productivity but also enhance the natural beauty and ecological health of the property.
Rich in history yet ready for its next chapter, Chapman Farm offers a unique blend of heritage, conservation, and opportunity. Whether continued as a working cattle farm, expanded into equestrian or agritourism ventures, or preserved as a private country estate, this 234-acre property embodies the enduring beauty and lasting value of Virginia’s countryside.
This is more than land and structures; it is a rare chance to steward a piece of Virginia’s farming history into its future.
