Bernard Arnault's Former Estate: A $52.6 Million Kingdom in Virginia Wine Country

🏛️ $52,600,000 MOUNT IDA RESERVE | 2,784 Acres in Virginia Wine Country
What happens when the former estate of Bernard Arnault—the world's wealthiest man and CEO of LVMH—hits the market? You get Mount Ida Reserve: a 2,784-acre private kingdom in Virginia that's more than TWICE the size of Trump Winery next door.
This isn't just a property. This is a fully operational empire featuring multiple historic manor homes, award-winning event venues, a commercial craft brewery, established vineyards, world-class equestrian facilities, a private 45-acre lake with beaches, a go-kart racing track, helicopter access, and 15 miles of private paved roads.
Located just outside Charlottesville in the heart of Virginia wine country—minutes from Monticello, Dave Matthews' Blenheim Vineyards, and the University of Virginia.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction & First Look
1:45 - The Bernard Arnault Legacy
3:20 - Historic Manor Homes & Interiors
6:10 - Award-Winning Event Venues
8:30 - Commercial Brewery & Vineyards
10:15 - Equestrian Facilities
11:40 - The 45-Acre Private Lake
13:05 - Go-Kart Track & Helicopter Pad
14:20 - Final Thoughts & Investment Potential

📋 PROPERTY DETAILS
💰 Price: $52,600,000
📍 Address: 510 Mount Pleasant Farm Rd, Scottsville, VA 24590
🌳 Land: 2,784 Acres (4+ square miles)
🏠 Structures: Multiple manor homes, event venues, barns, stables
🍷 Features: Vineyard, commercial brewery, tasting room
🐎 Equestrian: Professional stables, 25 miles of board fencing
🌊 Lake: 45-acre private lake with beaches & island
🛤️ Infrastructure: 15 miles paved roads, fiber optic, 5 generators
📜 Zoning: 150 by-right developable parcels, no conservation easements

✨ KEY HIGHLIGHTS
✅ Former estate of Bernard Arnault (LVMH)
✅ Over 2x larger than neighboring Trump Winery
✅ Turnkey event business with multiple award-winning venues
✅ Operational craft brewery with commercial equipment
✅ Established vineyard in premier Virginia wine region
✅ 45-acre private lake for boating, jet skiing, swimming
✅ Private beaches and European-style lakeside gazebo
✅ Professional go-kart racing circuit
✅ Helicopter landing capabilities
✅ 25 natural springs for complete self-sufficiency
✅ Experienced staff included for seamless operations
✅ Hotel feasibility study (100-key) available

🍇 NEIGHBORS & LOCATION
→ Trump Winery & Albemarle Estate
→ Monticello (Thomas Jefferson's Estate)
→ Dave Matthews' Blenheim Vineyards
→ Early Mountain Vineyard (Steve Case)
→ Grace Vineyard
→ Ashlawn Highland
→ University of Virginia

💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY
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📧 LISTING INFORMATION
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