Stunning BR Pkwy Views, Historic Log Cabins, Private Lrg Yard, Wineries, Fishing
Location
Car: Necessary
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2013
About the owner: Tsuga on the Ridge is owned by Brian and Clara Miles of Niceville, Florida. The mountain property has been in Brian’s family since 1956 when Brian’s Grandfather, the late Oscar W. Burnett of Greensboro, North Carolina bought the land to build a cabin for weekend retreats with his family. His criteria for the summer retreat was that the property be above 3000 feet elevation, with natural creek or springs to support the construction of one or more ponds and within a two hour drive from his Greensboro home. Oscar Burnett died in 1970 and Judy remarried Burke Davis, an award winning author of over 40 books, in 1982. Burke’s love of the outdoors led to an almost immediate desire to live part of the year with Judy in the mountains. Noting that the cozy 540 square foot weekend cabin at Three Ponds wasn’t big enough for extended living, Burke and Judy set about designing and building a new mountain top home. Burke wanted the design to reflect the marriage of old and new, and the home reflects that. After significant searching, Burke found and purchased three 1800’s vintage log cabins in North Carolina, had them disassembled, parts numbered and carefully reassembled and re-chinked on the mountain top as bedroom wings of the central modern living space of Tsuga on the Ridge. While in college, Brian and Clara visited Three Ponds and Tsuga on the Ridge numerous times. Judy and Burke lived at Tsuga most summers where Burke wrote several books. After Burke’s death in 2006 Judy continued to enjoy Tsuga on the Ridge with family and friends. After Judy’s death in 2011 at age 97, her son Tim cared for the property until Brian and Clara bought it in December 2013. We are committed to preserving this beautiful home and its grounds for our families and are very pleased to share it with others. We hope that you have a wonderful experience at Tsuga on the Ridge and come to love it as we do!
Why the Owner Chose Burks Fork, VA, USA:
Tsuga on the Ridge is special for many reasons. The property has been in our family since the 1950s, and it backs up to land owned by the United States Forest Service. The main living and dining areas of the home look due North towards Roanoke and the Blue Ridge Parkway – simply stunning views. Burke’s and Judy’s vision to take two vintage log cabins and use them as the “anchors” for the house combine the best of two worlds – authentic cabin feel with modern amenities. Set on 7 acres you feel like the world is a million miles away, yet just a short drive away to shopping and dining.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
Mixes authentic log cabins with new construction conveniences and killer views!
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Photos
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View of Rocky Knob, Blue Ridge Mountains and yard
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Plenty of seating for all family and friends with mountain views and fireplace.
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Google Earth ESE view looking at Tsuga on the Ridge from the Blue Ridge Parkway
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Sliding glass doors face north for maximum mountain views.
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Dining area. The table seats 8 and can extend to seat 12.
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Just bring your food, we have everything else you might need.
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Queen bed.
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Guest cabin with twin beds.
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Upstairs of guest cabin with twin beds.
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King size bed in the master cabin.
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The 7 acre property has plenty of open yard for dogs (and kids!) to run and play
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The Milky Way over Tsuga on the Ridge.
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Welcome to Tsuga on the Ridge!
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Bring your own Badminton or Volleyball net and enjoy the yard
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Looking towards the dining area and kitchen.
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Well appointed galley kitchen.
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The door at the end of the buffet leads to the guest room and guest cabin.
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Hall bath.
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The stairs lead to the second floor of the guest cabin.
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View looking towards the kitchen and master bedroom cabin.
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Master cabin on the other end of the house for maximum privacy.
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Get away from it all at Tsuga on the Ridge!
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House floorplan
VRBO #574080
This listing was first published here in 2014.
Date last modified - Monday, September 26, 2016
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