The Windover Hill log home was originally built in Maysville, West Virginia in 1790. According to entries in a family bible, it remained in the same family for over two hundred years. In the early 1990's, the family asked the local fire department to burn it to the ground as it was in disrepair and they wanted to use the land for other purposes. The fire department refused as they said it would "burn forever" because the logs were so old (nearly petrified).

Thomas (Tom) Thorpe of Latchstring (Catlett, Virginia) found the structure and rescued it from certain demise. In 1994, Joseph Yusba and Anne Robinson purchased the Windover Hill property in Round Hill, Virginia, bought the structure and had Tom dismantle it piece by piece, each log, plank and stone clearly identified, moved it to its Virginia location and rebuilt it on a modern foundation with modern infrastructure.

Extra ceiling height is attained by the addition of logs to the structure. The light fixtures in the home are reproductions made in Connecticut. The windows and doors were custom made by Middleburg Mill Works. The wood for the porch was gathered by Mrs. Yusba from old barns around Western Loudoun County. The result: rustic, log cabin living with modern conveniences in a park like setting.

In 1999, Ramona Lampell purchased the property and had the detached garage built with a studio/apartment above complete with full bath, laundry and separate heating and air conditioning. Ramona was an avid art collector and her art adorned the cabin during her tenure (a piece of it remains over the garage door).

Tim Dunham meticulously cares for the property since his purchase in 2001. This is a unique property and needs the right caretaker to be sure it continues its long life. It can be the perfect retreat, an artist studio, a great environment to write your next book or simply the historic property to be enjoyed.

One of the mysteries that remain today is a unique marking on an inside log behind a kitchen cabinet. It was the only distinctive marking found on any of the logs. Mr. Yusba created a cutout behind the cabinet so it can be seen. He believes it might be some type of Pennsylvania Dutch marking. It's still a mystery!

Originally built in 1790, this unique home features 8 ft ceilings, cinder block walled basement, 2 fireplaces, living room, kitchen with modern appliances and dining area, upstairs master bedroom with full bath (jacuzzi tub too) and sitting room (can be used for office or second bedroom). Detached 2 car garage with upstairs large bedroom with full bath. This room was also used as a studio by previous owners. Has forced air heat and air conditioning.

• Relocated and rebuilt with modern infrastructure
• 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths
• Second floor master
• Space off the master used for office, sitting room or extra bedroom
• 8 foot exposed beam ceilings
• Living room with gas or wood burning fireplace
• Modern kitchen/dining with wood burning fireplace
• Screened front porch
• Detached 2-car garage
• Second story room over the garage for bedroom/studio with full bath
• Unfinished basement/cinder block foundation

Home Photo Gallery

Neighbors barn along entry	Quiet private road	Western Loudoun is horse country
Wind past the neighbors farm	Welcome to Windover Hill
Warm and cozy	Living Room w/Wood or Gas Fireplace	Fireplace stone w/fossils
Eat in kitchen w/2nd fireplace	Modern Kitchen	Stairway to second floor
BR 2, sitting room or den	Master bedroom	Master bath
Rear view	Thank you for visiting	The secret garden

Detached Garage with Studio Apartment

An added feature of this unique property is a detached two car garage with a spacious studio apartment on the second floor. It is self contained with separate heating and air, a full bath and laundry. The previous owners used the upper floor as an studio. perfect for the artist, collector, writer, home office or a separate bedroom apartment. The current owner received rental income as an apartment.

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