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historic Garden Week in Virginia

For the thirteenth year I was delighted to have been a hostess during Historic Garden Week in Virginia for the Gloucester / Mathews Garden Club. It is always such a pleasure seeing old friends and making new ones. I am honored to be asked each year to assist. In Gloucester I was a Hostess in the Center Hall and Library/Office at Belvinhem Quay which featured stunning water views, glorious floral arrangements and an art collection for the ages!

Today I received a wonderful Thank You card from the Garden Club Co-Chairs for Belvinhem Quay. In case you missed anything or wish to refresh your memory on the tours you may have seen, I am attaching a PDF of the entire Historic Garden Week in Virginia Tour – Guidebook!

https://www.vagardenweek.org/warehouse/fm/documents/HGW%202019%20Guidebook/HGW19_Guidebook%5Bweb%5D3.6.pdf

https://www.vagardenweek.org/main/tourdetails?id=395

73+ Acre Farm in Essex County, Virginia. Feels Secluded but is less than 10 minutes from Historic Tappahannock!

Escape to The Country & Live Your Best Life Yet on this 30+ Acre Property, which features an inviting Country Cape Cod home, fully Stocked Pond & towering Magnolias. Home Features Include: Brick Foundation over a high crawl space, Front Porch, Uptown Country Kitchen, Dining Area w/ Bay Window, Laundry-Mud Room, Living Room/ Great Room w/ vaulted ceiling, lovely 1st Floor Master en-suite, thoughtfully designed floor plan w/ partially open Staircase up to 2nd Floor w/ 3 bedrooms & hall Bath. Lots of storage space w/ captivating attention to detail inside & out, Gorgeous Fixtures & Finishes! Beautifully Maintained Hardwood Floors! If all of this was not enough a 563+ sq. ft. Screened Porch features a Massive Fireplace, Raised Hearth & Brick Basket-Weave Pavers. Minutes to Tappahannock, 35 Minutes to Urbanna & Mechanicsville. Easy Commute To Richmond, Fredericksburg or Williamsburg. Ideally suited for use as a Small Winery / Boutique Farm! Livestock, Poultry & Horses Permitted.  Offered for Purchase at $548,000 US Dollars, an additional parcel is offered also in addition to this acreage with a full or close to full price offer.  Contact Karin Andrews for details at 804-445-5500 or Karin.Andrews@BHHSTowne.com

Winter view of a portion of the 73+ Acres. Also shown are the pond, Cape Cod Farmhouse, Tractor Equipment building, Farm Shop with Office, Detached Cottage and nearby 1/2 bath next to the Cottage. A wildlife habitat with fields ideal for livestock.


Aerial showing 3 acre Pond

Huge Price Reduction – Lisburne Circa 1810!

One of the Great remaining Crown Jewels of the Chesapeake Bay Region of Virginia has been reduced from $2,500,000 to $2,100,000.
This amazing waterfront estate property is located just 12 minutes or less to Historic Yorktown and approximately 30 minutes from the Heart of Colonial Williamsburg, via the Colonial Parkway.  For Additional Listing Information, please click on the link below and feel free to share with any family, friends, acquaintances or colleagues who may be interested in purchasing this breathtaking property on Vaughan’s Creek – a branch of the Severn River.

http://www.karinandrewsestates.com/Home/10190054/WXN/7971-Glass-RD-Gloucester-County-VA-23072/

 

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Lisburne – An Enchanting Historic Waterfront Estate – Circa 1810 in Gloucester County, Virginia

http://www.luxuryportfolio.com/Property/ordinary-properties-grand-historic-waterfront-and-equestrian-treasure/IRBV

 

http://www.luxuryportfolio.com/Property/ordinary-properties-grand-historic-waterfront-and-equestrian-treasure/IRBV

Selma – 514 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA.

Selma is a graciously captivating manor house that exudes a silk like elegance on the outside and a stately warmth within.  I believe in this wondrous and spectacular home! Throughout the generations, she has been the site of grand balls, galas, weddings, fundraisers and fabulous fourth of July picnics.  Dignitaries, Celebrities, Family and Friends have reveled in her captivating charm.  This exquisite and iconic home is set on 4.15 scenic acres, overlooking Amherst Street, in the Winchester Historic District.   Convenient to Virginia’s Horse and Wine Country, Washington, D.C. and a short walk to the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley and Glen Burnie.

If only walls could talk, what stories they could tell!  Contact Karin Andrews at 804-445-5500 with Howard Hanna / William E. Wood and Associates, to arrange your showing of this exquisite historic icon, located in Winchester’s famed historic district.

 

 

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Carousel – originally known as Belle Terre – Circa 1938 – A property without Equal in the Chesapeake Bay Region of Virginia!

Recently, I had a conversation with a well seasoned, well respected  realtor and  estate broker, who had brought client’s to see Carousel.  He had many wonderful comments about the property – the most important of all was that everything that I had said about Carousel was true – “especially that it is absolutely stunning and truly is without equal”.   Come and see Carousel –   or make an offer on this absolutely exquisite family / executive waterfront estate/compound with every amenity – all on 40.63 fabulously landscaped acres.  It is offered as a tremendous value as a home / compound could not be built to these standards today for the asking price. Pool, tennis courts, wine cellars, grand entertaining spaces, water views from every public room and most private rooms.  Glorious mature plantings, four season’s of garden interest, glass greenhouse, indoor/outdoor sound system, special lighting, fabulous trex covered boat dock and pier, 7 acres of invisible fencing, walking – gator trails for your John Deer Gator or Golf Cart, 1 1/2 acre tidal pond in addition to commanding river frontage on Deep Protected Water.  Minutes to Mathews, Gloucester Court House.  Short drive to Williamsburg, Norfolk and Richmond.  Wooded areas as well as wide open spaces!  Offered at $3,995,000.00.wide aerial

English Alitex Greenhouse/Conservatory.  Water, electrical, stereo sound system.
English Alitex Greenhouse/Conservatory. Water, electrical, stereo sound system.

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Commanding Presence on the Piankatank River - High Elevation
Commanding Presence on the Piankatank River – High Elevation

This absolutely stunning property represents a rare buying opportunity in the Chesapeake Bay Region of Virginia.
This absolutely stunning property represents a rare buying opportunity in the Chesapeake Bay Region of Virginia.

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Inviting, Captivating, Bliss.
Inviting, Captivating, Bliss.

Resort Atmosphere!
Resort Atmosphere!

Antique Cypress Paneled Library / Family Room.
Antique Cypress Paneled Library / Family Room.

Master Bedroom - first floor 2006 addition..
Master Bedroom – first floor 2006 addition..

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Side Hall Additon w/ stairs and elevator.
Side Hall Additon w/ stairs and elevator.

Master Bath Guest Wing.
Master Bath Guest Wing.

Gorgeous Side Hall.  Exquisite moldings and architectural details.
Gorgeous Side Hall. Exquisite moldings and architectural details.

High Elevation with Commanding Views of the River beyond.
High Elevation with Commanding Views of the River beyond.

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Beautifully Landscaped
Beautifully Landscaped

Low maintenance Pier with covered boat and yacht slips, floating dock and open very large yacht slip.
Low maintenance Pier with covered boat and yacht slips, floating dock and open very large yacht slip.

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Wishing you all a wonderful fourth of July - may we remember genius of our founding father's, how much they risked for the idea of a nation built on freedom.  May we be vigilant to protect it and not take it for granted.
Wishing you all a wonderful fourth of July – may we remember genius of our founding father’s, how much they risked for the idea of a nation built on freedom. May we be vigilant to protect it and not take it for granted.

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