All posts by Karin Andrews

I hope you have enjoyed your visit to my blog site. Although it is primarily a Real Estate Web Blog, I do also try to incorporate information, photography and articles on what sets this beautiful region of Virginia apart from all others and also share snippets from my own life. If you are interested in buying or selling real estate, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, I primarily serve all of Eastern Virginia, Central Virginia and the entire Chesapeake Bay Region and Northern Neck of Virginia! As a member of six mls’s, I make it my business to know the market in each area. My real estate brokerage is William E. Wood in Williamsburg, Virginia - quite simply we are "The best in the business". If you have visited Williamsburg and wish to purchase a home in Williamsburg, or an estate, equestrian, waterfront or country property in Tidewater, Virginia - please don't hesitate to give me a call or email me at [email protected]. Additionally, if you are selling, I have recent sales of historic estates and country properties that speak volumes about my committment to serve my clients regarding the advertising and sale of their property, from listing through closing. I'd be delighted to talk with you regarding your real estate needs. I am an expert in buying, selling, staging, photography, copywriting and so much more.

The Iconic Wilton – Circa 1763 Offered for Purchase! Hartfield, Virginia

Wilton is a beautifully preserved and expertly restored historic property that appears today much as it did when patriot William Churchill, II had this elegant manor home built in 1763. Encompassing approximately 26 acres with views of the Piankatank River, near present day Hartfield, this property consists of a 4,040 sq ft main house, a 19th-century restored log cabin and an original two-room dependency dating to the 1840’s. A scenic meandering driveway, parklike setting and beautifully landscaped grounds set the tone for all that awaits inside. Quite possibly the best-preserved privately-owned pre-revolutionary home remaining in Virginia, Wilton is the perfect marriage of a fully intact colonial era home with the modern amenities, updates and conveniences that are so sought after today. Having undergone a thorough but sensitive restoration, the historic integrity of Wilton remains and sets it apart as a property without equal in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The original historic fabric, workmanship and ambiance of ages past still live at Wilton!

Conveniently located with easy access to Mathews, Gloucester, Urbanna, Deltaville, Irvington, Kilmarnock and the greater Northern Neck. Deep water marinas, world class dining, small towns, shopping, galleries, farmers markets and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay await. An hour or less to Colonial Williamsburg and Richmond. Convenient to Virginia Beach and Washington, DC.

Offered for Purchase at $2,800,000 usd. 4,040 square feet. Geothermal heating and cooling. 3 bedrooms with ensuite full baths. Chef’s Kitchen and more, await!

https://wiltoncirca1763hartfieldva.com

Just Sold!!!

I am pleased as punch to announce the recent sale of one of my listed historic treasures, Linden, located in Upper Essex County, Virginia! Congratulations to my fabulous seller clients! It was my absolute pleasure, privilege and honor to represent you in the offering and successful closing of this iconic historic property! Thank you so much for choosing me to represent you! Linden now has new stewards and a bright future ahead!

click the links below for details…

https://www.srmfre.com/homes-for-sale-sold-details/11770-TIDEWATER-TRAIL-CHAMPLAIN-VA-22438/2318824/31/

https://www.srmfre.com/agent-detail/Karin-Andrews/188566/

#EssexCountyVA #HistoricWaterfrontEquestrianinVA

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the very special Mother’s and the important women, in all of our lives! We are the sum of all of those important women who have shaped us, mentored us, inspired us and loved us! I am so thankful for this special brunch prepared for me today! I am blessed beyond measure!❤️ #happymothersday #mothersday #daughters #thankfulgratefulblessed

Mount Pleasant Farm – Ancestral Lands of the Lees of Stratford Hall – Offered for Purchase in Westmoreland County, Virginia

0 MOUNT PLEASANT, HAGUE, VA 22488 (srmfre.com)

Originally known as Mount Pleasant, this breathtaking 426.15 acre parcel was at one time the home of Thomas Lee whose home Mount Pleasant burned in 1729. Since that time, a portion of this property has been known as “Burnt House Field”. Located here is also the burial ground of Thomas Lee, the builder of Stratford Hall, Richard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence and instrumental in the Leedstown Resolves.

(The cemetery is owned and maintained by The Society of the Lees of Virginia and is not included in this sale).

This pristine property is without equal in its panoramic and bucolic beauty and the vast opportunity it presents. Partially fenced, w/ 2+ ponds, it possesses a total of 6500′ (+/-) of frontage on Lee Creek and Lower Machodoc Creek off of the Potomac River. Lower Machodoc Creek flows into the Potomac River nearby at Drum Bay. 188+/- acres of open land is used as pasture and crop land. An additional 137+/-ac is part of a nutrient bank which protects the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River watershed. Known by locals as “the little hatchery”, waterfowl, upland bird species and native wildlife is abundant. This property is a scenic and historic treasure which adjoins, Mount Pleasant circa 1886, in another listing, which is also offered for purchase. The two together would make the ideal luxury compound with waterfrontage on Machodoc Creek.

The offering of this historic farm, with a provenance that transcends the ages, is the buying opportunity of a lifetime. Wonderful opportunities for fine dining, social networking, award winning wineries, boating, fishing, kayaking, shopping, boutiques, museums, farmers markets, art galleries, caterers, medical facilities, fabulous restaurants and more. Marinas nearby. Convenient to Fredericksburg, Washington DC, Richmond, and Williamsburg. It is an absolute treasure and a must see.

Burnt House Field the burial ground of the Lees of Virginia.

Every year on the fourth of July a commemorative ceremony is held to honor the only two brothers to sign the declaration of independence. The Leedstown Resolves a pivotal event in the history of this region and the United States took place nearby. The Sons of Liberty was formed at Leedstown, Virginia six years before the Boston Tea Party. One of the first meeting places other than at Leedstown, also in Westmoreland County, was at the 1710 Tavern in Tappahannock, which was known in ages past as Emerson’s Ordinary.

Additional information on the Leedstown Resolves can be found at the Link below: Information on the Leedstown Resolves and Richard Henry Lee

Stratford Hall – Home of Thomas Lee after the Mount Pleasant burned. https://www.stratfordhall.org/

Burial Ground at Mount Pleasant is owned by The Society of the Lees of Virginia. It is not for sale. With that said, additional information about those buried here and their legacy can be found at the site below: https://thesocietyoftheleesofva.org/index.php/the-lees-of-virginia/lee-burial-sites

My Real Estate Brokerage Page is just a Click Away!

My blogsite, which you are on right now, is a compliment to my actual Real Estate Brokerage Page at Shaheen, Ruth, Martin and Fonville Real Estate. As one who has successfully represented more historic, waterfront and equestrian properties than I can recall at this moment, I invite you to visit my Brokerage Page at SRMFRE which will showcase my current listings and selected recent sold properties. With offices on Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg (my home base), on Grove Avenue in in Richmond and in Irvington, Virginia as well as other locations, I am able to effectively serve you from various locations.

Although I live in the Northern Neck / Middle Peninsula Region, I represent buyers and sellers of historic, waterfront and equestrian properties throughout the major estate regions of Virginia.

We love where we live and would love to serve you.

Please feel free to visit my page at :

www.karinandrews-srmfre.com

It has been a while since my last post…The Real Estate Market has been incredibly active! It’s still a GREAT TIME to SELL!

2021 was a wild ride…you have probably heard this before. I dare say that the Chesapeake Bay Region of Virginia and beyond has seen record sales at recode prices. Since my last post we have been busy representing Sellers and Purchasers set and accomplish their Real Estate Goals. Below are selected examples of what I have been up to! These are some selected solds which do not even begin to encompass the scope of our 2021 Closed Sales.

Selected Solds Below for 2021 – More to follow for 2022

Urbanna Harbor Waterfront – Sold 2021 – 46 Skipjack Landing.

Cherry Walk circa 1780 Essex County, Virginia closed at $1,150,000.

This rare and remarkable property is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a rare, intact example of an 18th century farm. The purchasers are undertaking a wonderful restoration of this Historic Treasure near Tappahannock, Virginia with the assistance of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

#CW #ColonailWilliamsburgFoundation #CherryWalk #EssexCountyVA #Tappahannock #HistoricTreasure #HistoricGardens

Pipe In Tree Farm – 696 Point Anne on the Piankatank River at hartfield! Pending Sale!

Sited high above the wonderfully deep and pristine Piankatank River (in Middlesex County, Virginia is Pipe-in-Tree Farm circa 1893. This fabulous late Victorian era farmhouse offers endless views of the Piankatank River in every direction and has retained all of the elements one would expect to find in well built property from this era including a breathtaking walnut staircase that must be seen to be appreciated, pine floors, wide / long outdoor porches and multiple dependencies. Possessing an astounding and intriguing provenance, this property has witnessed important historic events throughout its history as well as hosted iconic celebrations and gatherings. Property amenities include a three-bay carriage house/garage, bunk house, garden cottage, herb gardens, cedar lined drive, circular driveway, tidal pond, 500′ of waterfrontage, new lifetime bulkhead, pier/dock with power, water and outdoor lighting, boat lift, and magazine worthy outdoor dining and entertaining areas. Convenient to Urbanna, Irvington, Gloucester and all that the area has to offer. World class wineries, golf, marinas, shopping and charming historic waterfront towns that the area is known for. In ages past this property has been the site of iconic parties and visited by dignitaries and notables during the silver screen era. An intriguiging property with a grand story for the ages and one yet to tell!

The links below will take you to my property page on www.karinandrewsestates.com and also to my property site featuring: photography, video, 3D Matterport Tour and Floor Plans!

696 Point Anne Drive, Hartfield, VA 23071 | 2005130 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty (karinandrewsestates.com)

696 Point Anne Dr, Hartfield | Craig Davenport – ARC Imaging (arc757.com)

This property is closing on April 1, 2021! If I can help you achieve your Real Estate Selling or Buying Goals, Please reach out to me!, I’d be delighted to assist you!

Karin Andrews – 757-220-9500 or 804-445-5500 cell

email: [email protected]

“Panorama” Circa 1932 in Westmoreland County is now Pending at Full Price!

Offered for purchase on Virginia’s Historic and Breathtaking Northern Neck is “Panorama”, circa 1932. Built by the Stuart family of Stratford Hall, this handsome Colonial / Georgian Revival Masterpiece is sited on a high promontory overlooking Chandlers Mill Pond. Offered with 133+ acres this property is without equal in the region and is one of the most breathtaking properties in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Although it was offered for purchase for several years (by other brokerages) before I was asked to list the property; I revamped the marketing, was present for showings and hit the ground running for the seller. After receiving multiple offers, the property is now under contract. The Link below features stunning photography of this lovely Historic, Waterfront and Equestrian Property at Montross, Virginia. Please contact me if I can help you fulfill your Real Estate Selling or Purchasing Goals. I represent sellers and purchasers of Luxury, Historic, Waterfront and Equestrian Properties throughout the major estate regions of Virginia, most notably the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula and Chesapeake Bay Region.

https://www.1005panoramard.com

1005 Panorama RD, Westmoreland, VA 22520 | 10351594 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty (karinandrewsestates.com)

Please feel free to click on any of the photos below to see more about Panorama at Montross, Virginia.

A Jeffersonian Revival Crown Jewel has New Stewards!

Wareham Farm, beautifully sited on the Ware River, looking into Mobjack Bay is an exquisitely rare offering on 60+ acres. This grande dame was designed by the chief restoration architect at Monticello, Floyd Johnson, AIA. Getting to know these sellers through the years and Marketing their property, which they had lovingly restored, was a true labor of love. Representing my clients is one of the great honors and also often one of the greatest pleasures as relationships are so important in life and in business. The Link Below will take you to my sold listing of Wareham Farm, 5841 White Hall Road in Gloucester, Virginia. I represented the Sellers in this transaction.

Gloucester County, VA 23061 | 10341726 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty (karinandrewsestates.com)

For Additional Information and to see how I present my visual property packages with regard to my videos, 3D Matterport Tours, Floor Plans, Photos, etc. Click the link below for Wareham Farm. I also produce visually stunning brochures and a hard cover book for my clients as a closing gift and remembrance of my work on their behalf.

Jeffersonian Revival on the Ware River | Craig Davenport – ARC Imaging (arc757.com)

Woodland – Circa 1790 – Sold

Woodland – circa 1790 is a Federal Style all Brick Manor House in Essex County, Virginia that recently closed just prior to Thanksgiving 2020. The property is sited on 17.44 acres and is one of Essex County’s most recognizable homes having been featured on the prestigious Historic Garden Week in Virginia Tour and also having been a special event venue for years. It is now the home of a lovely family who will continue to be wonderful stewards to this very special property. I represented the Seller in this Transaction.

Link below:

26275 Tidewater TRL, Essex County, VA 22454 | 10266259 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty (karinandrewsestates.com)