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 karinandrewsrealestate@williamewood.com. 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.
Historical Articles - People, Places and Things. . .

Tappahannock, Virginia Before 1776 and the War of 1812

Did you know that SEVEN (7) years before the Boston Tea Party – The first “Tea Party” to be held in protest to England’s Stamp Act, was in Tappahannock – known then as Hobb’s Hold?  There is much about our nation’s history that has its roots right here in Essex County, Virginia.

Tappahannock’s Tea Party in protest to England’s Stamp Act took place 7 years before the Boston Tea Party! Now you know the real story!

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Historical Articles - People, Places and Things. . .

Colonial Williamsburg in the Fall!!!

Come see Virginia’s Colonial Capital!  If you decide to stay a lifetime, please contact me to assist you with your real estate needs.

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Come Visit Virginia's Colonial Capital this Autumn and through the Holidays!
Come Visit Virginia’s Colonial Capital this Autumn and through the Holidays!
Classic Exteriors, Classic Interiors, Estate Properties for Sale, Gardens, Historic Homes for Sale, Real Estate

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..

master bedroom first fl 2

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.

cropped-Walled-Garden-Attributed-to-Charles-Gillette.jpg Carousel front of house best daffodils at carousel tennis gazebo tennis courts and gazebo poolCommanding Views on 3 sides

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.

front view close up original 1938 house paneled library drawing room new wing center hall Wine Cellar Wine Cellar features state of the art wine storage wide aerialWide Aerial – note Tennis Courts, Main House, Out-buildings.

 

hinkley covered slip family retreat

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.
Classic Exteriors, Classic Interiors, Real Estate

Governor’s Land – Williamsburg, Virginia

Off of Route 5, lies one of the finest and most well appointed home and resort developments on the entire east coast. You have to see it and experience it to believe it.  This video is posted with the blessing of its owner and with permission!  Contact me today if you are interested in Governor’s Land and all that it has to offer.An overview of Governor’s Land. A photo album to follow soon. [contact-form][contact-field label=’Name’ type=’name’ required=’1’/][contact-field label=’Email’ type=’email’ required=’1’/][contact-field label=’Website’ type=’url’/][contact-field label=’Comment’ type=’textarea’ required=’1’/][/contact-form]