Built in 1862, Ashland is a historical property nestled on over 90 acres of certified wildlife landscape with views of the Blueridge Mountains. Sprinkled on the impressive landscape of the property are colorful wildflower fields and large vegetable and fruit gardens by the original schoolhouse that remains on the property.
Interior designer Ashley Hanley’s clients purchased Ashland during the pandemic, seeking a reprise from their demanding careers. They have since enjoyed long stays and hosting family and friends, all while tending to the care of the gardens and the property. Vegetables and fruit not used in their kitchen are sold to local farmers markets and vineyards. With Ashley’s expertise in collected and layered interiors, her clients tapped her in to breathe new life into this historic farm.
Let’s take a look inside with photography courtesy of Kip Dawkins Photography!
This Georgian style estate is a prototypical Virginia country home. Ashland Farm includes original hardwood flooring, brick fireplaces appointing each distinct living space, and a tasteful English basement with a second kitchen.
Tastefully updated under Ashley’s careful direction, Ashland Farm leverages natural materials and colors that maintain the historic character of the home, including new interior paint and wallpaper from H.J. Holtz & Son and a revamped sunroom that engages the surrounding natural landscape of colorful wildflower fields and a large vegetable and fruit garden.
A crisp and soothing palette of blue and white is used throughout the home — set against exquisite antiques in deep rich browns — to create an elegant and timeless interior. Each room flows seamlessly from one to the next, inviting the occupant to leave their cares at the door and step into an oasis that tastefully acknowledges its historic roots, yet is fully equipped with modern conveniences.
Such a beautiful and timeless home, perfect for making memories and entertaining!
To learn more, please visit Ashley Hanley and follow @ashleybhanley on Instagram. And if you want to get a jump-start on the holidays, please check out Ashley’s Top 10 Tips for Throwing a Memorable Holiday Dinner Party and tour her own home, decorated for Christmas. And stay tuned, as we will be featuring more of her extraordinary profile over the summer!
