Cover Home Exclusive | 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.