Vice President JD Vance is leasing part of a multimillion-dollar Virginia farm near Middleburg, a wealthy enclave about an hour from Washington, D.C., according to multiple reports.
Vice President JD Vance and his family are relocating to a sprawling, $8.5 million Virginia estate on the outskirts of Middleburg, a town known for its wealth and historic estates. The lease, confirmed by multiple outlets, includes two of the four residences at Wolver Hill Farm, a nearly 500-acre property owned by a firm led by Chuck Kuhn, founder of JK Moving Services, a company with a history of moving U.S. presidents. The Vances are expected to use the property as a secondary residence, with Vance’s lawyer stating the rent will be set at fair market value
for the area.
The Lease Agreement and Property Details
The lease involves part of Wolver Hill Farm, a property acquired by Wolver Hill LLC—a subsidiary of JK Land Holdings—in 2020 for $8.5 million. The estate, located near the Salamander Resort, is under a conservation easement. The Vances are leasing two of the four homes on the grounds, with partial access to the farm. A source told NBC that the move aims to provide the family with the opportunity to enjoy nature and the great outdoors, just as the vice president and second lady experienced when they were growing up.
Washingtonpost reported that no one in town has seen the new neighbors perusing the cucumbers at the Safeway, or dining on $98-an-ounce caviar at the restaurant down the street, or browsing the main drag’s array of well-appointed antique stores, one of them displaying a $4,600 gold-laden mirror fit for a palace. While the report notes these local details, it does not tie these purchases to the Vances.
Kuhn’s Role and Land Development Ties
Chuck Kuhn, the founder of a moving company that has moved several presidents into and out of the White House, including President Donald Trump, is the landlord. CNN reported that in one deal last November, Kuhn’s company reportedly sold a nearly 100-acre parcel of land to a data center investor for $615 million, illustrating his influence in both real estate and tech infrastructure.
Kuhn’s firm also manages properties with historical significance. Wolver Hill Farm, for instance, is situated near sites tied to former presidents, including an estate once owned by John F. Kennedy and a home once rented by Ronald Reagan to serve as a base of operations during his 1980 presidential campaign.
Family Motivations and Official Residences
Vance previously lived in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood; he sold that house when he took office last winter. The Vances have been residing at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., and plan to maintain that residence. Vance’s lawyer, Chris Ashby, emphasized that the lease is meant to give their growing family the opportunity to enjoy nature,
with Usha Vance expecting their fourth child in July. The move reflects a broader trend among political figures seeking retreats in Middleburg, a town with a population under 1,000.
Local Reactions and Broader Implications
The Washington Post noted that no one in town has seen the new neighbors, with residents speculating about the family’s daily routines.
Middleburg’s history as a retreat for political leaders—from Kennedy to Reagan—adds context to the decision.
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