Scaleby (Boyce, Virginia)

Scaleby is a historic estate located near Boyce, Virginia, featuring a grand Colonial Revival style house built between 1909 and 1911 for the Gilpin family. The estate encompasses a 30,000-square-foot main house with impressive architectural details, including a five-bay front porch supported by colossal Ionic columns. Visitors can explore various outbuildings, including a Gardener's Cottage, stable, barn, and a picturesque garden pergola. Recognized for its historical significance, Scaleby was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990, making it an intriguing destination for tourists and researchers interested in early 20th-century architecture and Virginia's history.