An 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.
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.
About the Listing Agent
Sarah Kanne – Gibson Island has maintained its own real estate brokerage for nearly 100 years. Initially called the Gibson Island Land Company when the Island was founded by Stuart Symington in 1922, it became Gibson Island Corporation Real Estate in 1950.
The Gibson Island Corporation Real Estate Office is the official brokerage for Gibson Island properties, expertly representing sellers and those seeking to purchase a home on the Island. The office also manages a limited number of rental properties, most of which are owner-occupied.
Sarah Kanne heads up the Gibson Island Corporation Real Estate Office, a position she assumed in 2014. She is a full-time resident of Gibson Island, tracing her initial association back more than 45 years when her parents purchased a home on the Island, and she has lived in three different houses on Gibson Island, the most recent being a new build.
Sarah’s real estate experience, extensive knowledge of Gibson Island, and active involvement in Island affairs, further augmented by her background as a lawyer, enables her to ethically, effectively, professionally, and zealously represent those who sell and buy Gibson Island properties.
Sarah has held many positions in the community including: Vice-President, Gibson Island Corporation; President, Gibson Island Historical Society (GIHS); Chair, GIHS Renovation Committee; Membership Chair, Gibson Island Club; and Gibson Island Corporation and Gibson Island Club Board Member.
Sarah is assisted in the office by Darlene Reil, a licensed realtor who also lives on the Island full-time and is extremely knowledgeable about Gibson Island and its community. Sarah works for the Homeowners’ Association, Gibson Island Corporation.
She welcomes your inquiries about Gibson Island real estate and is pleased to provide tours of the Island and its amenities by private appointment or to talk in detail on the phone about the Island. Please call or email her any time. You will receive excellent service.
