The Leigh House Today
The historic Leigh House, was first discovered by its' current owner, Mr. Giuseppe
DiBenigno. He was lured not only by the beautiful architecture of the home, but
it's history as well. The house was transformed many times over the years before
being rescued and lovingly restored. The renovation took 10 months, but the results
were dramatic - high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, classic paintings, and
natural lighting.
Built in the late 1880's the Leigh House, owned by Dr. Alfred Leigh, Jr., was headquarters
for a large dairy farm as well as being the areas only "lying-in" hospital.
Originally the Leigh farm consisted of nine outdoor structures other than the house.
There was a silo, a cistern, a windmill, cow shelters, a smoke house, a milk barn,
a dairy processing building, a carriage house, and a two story servants quarters.
Dr. Leigh purchased the original 24.25 acres for $436.50, or $18 per acre.
Dr. Leigh, served as a prominent country doctor in his local community of Fairfax
County for 38 years. He and his wife Maggie had three children.
Hassell Leigh, Dr. Leighs son, worked and lived on the dairy farm in which he also
produced corn and grain, until his passing in 1976.
