Carlheim, Second Empire mansion in Leesburg, United States.
The Carlheim estate features a 32-room mansion with original oak and mahogany woodwork, carved marble mantles, and a central tower providing territorial views.
Built in 1872 for Pennsylvania industrialist Charles Paxton and his wife Rachel, Carlheim was designed by New York architect Henry Dudley in Second Empire style.
Following Rachel Paxton's death in 1921, the property transformed into the Margaret Paxton Memorial Learning and Resource Campus, serving educational and charitable purposes.
The Arc of Loudoun currently operates on the 16-acre grounds, offering specialized educational programs through the Aurora School for students with disabilities.
The mansion hosts seasonal public events including the Music at the Manor concert series in May and the Shocktober Haunted House in October.
Location: Leesburg
GPS coordinates: 39.12250,-77.55780
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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