404 Cabell St

Built in 1878. Restored by hand over four years. Preserved with reverence, not renovation. This is the most iconic Italianate mansion in Lynchburg, and for the first time in a while, it’s for sale.

For the Buyer Who Wants Something No One Else Can Have
This isn’t another luxury listing. It’s a landmark.

Recognized as the finest Italianate estate in Lynchburg
Nine original fireplaces, each architecturally distinct
Crown moldings, medallions, and hand-carved details you’ll never find again
Three grand bay windows, 12-foot ceilings, ballroom-sized front parlor
3-course brick construction built to outlast generations
6+ bedrooms with space, symmetry, and natural light
Period-style bathrooms updated with respect, not trends
A center staircase worthy of a novel, untouched and unforgettable

Every element you’d expect someone to rip out? It’s still here, and better than ever.
The soul of the home was preserved. The systems were upgraded. And the craftsmanship? It’s still the main event.

A Restoration That Resisted the Temptation to Modernize
Between 2003 and 2007, the Carriage House Inn underwent a meticulous, four-year restoration.
But this wasn’t a flip. There’s no grey paint, no open-concept hack jobs, no butchered trim.

Inside, it feels like every decision made during its restoration asked one question:
“Would the original builder approve?”

The answer is visible in every corner. Every bracket. Every step of the original staircase.
This home wasn’t just updated. It was honored.

A Home That Pays You Back: In Memories or in Cash

Own it as your personal estate, or take advantage of its proven short-term rental and event history. The home is:

Zoned and equipped for hosting weddings, retreats, and reunions
Includes “The Coach Room,” an ADA-compliant event space with catering setup
Operates as a 5-star Airbnb / VRBO with repeat guests and glowing reviews
Within walking distance to downtown restaurants, shops, and the Blackwater Trail
Minutes from Liberty University, University of Lynchburg, and Randolph College

This home has been the backdrop to proposals, celebrations, and once-in-a-lifetime weekends.
Now it can be the setting for your legacy.

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They Stayed for a Weekend. You Get to Stay Forever.

“It felt like living in a museum. But with powerful showers.”
– Chelsea, guest
“The kind of place that makes you whisper when you walk in.”
– Anthony H., guest
“The pictures don’t do it justice.”
– Brynne G., guest

Hundreds of guests have walked through these doors and been blown away.
But only one buyer gets to keep the keys.

If You’ve Waited for the Right Historic Home: This Is It
No other listing offers this blend of architectural prestige, thoughtful restoration, and timeless beauty.

The Carriage House Inn is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the buyer who doesn’t want average.
Or even excellent. They want irreplaceable.