April 23, 2026 – McLean, VA
Welcome to Ballantrae Farm in McLean, Virginia, a 6.3-acre estate merging historical charm with modern luxury. Originating pre-Civil War, it features artifacts from its past and was notable for Amelia Earhart’s 1930s landing. Acquired by Frank Lyon, the estate includes the grand Stone Manor House, once part of a 300-acre parcel.
The Georgian Revival home offers 14,000 sq ft of space, including a six-car garage, private pool, spa, and two cottages: Little Ballantrae (a guest house) and the Garden Cottage (estate manager’s residence). With 12 bedrooms, 11 full baths, and 6 half baths, the estate also has a historic stone terrace, great room, chef’s kitchen, exercise room, sunroom, laundry room, and cedar closet.
A scenic birch-lined path winds through the estate, leading to a copper-roofed gazebo, potting shed, and koi pond fountain. The flourishing kitchen garden and fruit orchard provide fresh produce year-round.
Stone paths guide visitors past a clay tennis court, soccer field, and half basketball court, to Little Ballantrae, the Garden Cottage, and a treehouse, all secured within a gated compound.
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About the Listing Agent
Founded by Penny Yerks, the Yerks Team today is led by Piper Yerks, who joined her mother over 20 years ago. Prior to joining the Yerks Team, Piper served as Senior Vice President of Federal Sources, Inc., leading a team of 60 focused on sales and services in the government information technology marketplace.
Continually fueled by the family passion, Piper has expanded the family business, solidifying the Yerks Team’s position as the unrivaled force in the industry. Piper Yerks is the leading agent by number of transactions $3 million and above with an impressive list of notable clients. In 2022 Piper Yerks was involved in 40% of the top Virginia transactions as reported in the Washington Business Journal and two of the 11 most expensive sales in 2022 as reported by Washingtonian magazine.
Piper Yerks is not only the driving force behind the Yerks Team, but she is also a proud parent and an active supporter of Potomac School for the past 18 years. Piper distinguished herself as a member of the James Madison University Dukes Alumni and continues her support of JMU, from where she graduated with honors, through the Amethyst Circle, which benefits women’s scholarship programs and philanthropy, laying the foundation for Piper’s dedication to giving back. Piper also has served on the board of INOVA Hospital, McLean Project for the Arts and the gala committees for Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Choral Arts Society, and St. Jude hospital. Piper comes from a long grey line of West Point graduates but has lived in Great Falls and McLean most of her life when the family settled here after her father’s service. The Yerks team is steeped in tradition and dedicated to results for our client’s real estate needs.
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