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BREAKING NEWS!!, Breathtaking Waterfront Retreats in Virginia

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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BREAKING NEWS!!, Breathtaking Waterfront Retreats in Virginia, Estate Properties for Sale, Real Estate, SOLD!

The Successful End of an Era!!!!!

I am pleased and excited to announce that “Mansfield” located at 8493 Freewelcome Lane at Dutton, just above the Mathews County line has been purchased by new owners!

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8493-Freewelcome-Ln_Dutton_VA_23050_M57783-86524

As a Historic, Waterfront and Equestrian Property Agent, it is a rare opportunity to represent Sellers of adjoining Estates and bring both Properties to the successful completion as SOLD properties.   I feel a great sense of accomplishment and at the same time I realize that it is the end of an era of ownership and stewardship that has passed to new owners who have and will each take their properties to the next level and live beautiful lives there! It was my honor to play a part in bringing these transactions to a close.

This very handsome  Riverfront Home is sited on 5 acres overlooking the Piankatank River and adjoins World Class Carousel, which I sold last year, representing both the Seller and Purchaser.  For more information and stunning photography of both properties in their pre-purchased state, please visit the link at the bottom of this post.

If I can help you accomplish your buying or selling goals, please contact me at 804-445-5500!  I will represent  you with Experience, Diligence and Results.

Two Adjoining Waterfront Estate Properties in Gloucester – SOLD UPDATE!!!!!

BREAKING NEWS!!

Virginia Gazette Best of Williamsburg Nominee

The readers of the Virginia Gazette have awarded Howard Hanna William E. Wood as the Best Real Estate Company in Williamsburg in 2015 and in 2016.  We have been nominated again by our clients.  In addition to this, I have been nominated as well for 2017, in the Best Real Estate Agent Category!  This is such an honor in and of itself!

It is no question that we are hard working professionals that accomplish the buying and selling goals of our clients with dynamic professionalism – always going above and beyond.

The Voting will begin October 1, 2017.    At that time, I will be posting a link and ask for your vote!

“Best Real Estate Agent in Williamsburg 2017”   http://www.vagazette.com/vanews-the-virginia-gazette-best-of-williamsburg-2017-20170706-htmlstory.html#/gallery/74099879

Our Howard Hanna Homes of Distinction Program is without equal in the industry.  An e-brochure of your property (at the request of your agent) can be uploaded directly to our award winning www.HowardHanna.com website so that anyone looking for a luxury property in your area can access them.  We are the ONLY brokerage to do this….We take marketing your property to the next level.

E-Brochure of Lisburne, Circa 1810.  A stunning Historic Waterfront and Equestrian Estate Property on 70+ acres  – Lower Gloucester County Va off of the Severn River on Vaughan’s Creek.

Please click the link below to view my e-brochure of this exquisite Luxury Home of Distinction!http://ebrochure.howardhanna.com/app.php

Please consider casting an online vote for me, Karin Andrews, and please vote for Howard Hanna in the Best Real Estate Company, beginning October 1, 2017.  Please vote also for Howard Hanna William E. Wood in The Virginia Gazette’s Best of Williamsburg 2017! http://www.vagazette.com/vanews-the-virginia-gazette-best-of-williamsburg-2017-20170706-htmlstory.html#/gallery/69401376

BREAKING NEWS!!, Breathtaking Waterfront Retreats in Virginia, Estate Properties for Sale, Real Estate, SOLD!

SOLD! Professionalism and a Well Marketed Property Produces Results

Carousel, located at 8495 Freewelcome Lane at Dutton, VA is now SOLD!  More to follow.  Offered for Purchase at $2,900,000. I represented the seller and purchaser in this transaction.  If you have a unique Historic, Waterfront, Estate or Equestrian property that you wish to sell, or purchase, in Virginia, please email me at [email protected].  Click the link below to view a pdf brochure of this property to see what sets her apart from all others in the region.

2016Carousel New Brochure

 

Just one of many reasons why Virginia is for Lovers.

Breakfast Porch at Carousel – Dutton Virginia. On the Deep and Pristine Piankatank – minutes to the Bay.

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New Price and Aerials for Mahockney – Circa 1670, 1750 & 1820

This exquisite and absolutely serene Historic Property has been reduced in price from $850,000 to $750,000 USD.  Contact me at 804-445-5500 to schedule your showing of Mahockney – the birthplace and home of Founders, Patriots, Statesmen and Agricultural dynasties in Virginia.   Located 5 miles above Tappahannock at 5328 Mt Landing Road, Tappahannock, Virginia. Qualified Buyers Only.

http://www.howardhanna.com/Property/Detail/5328-Mount-Landing-Road-Tappahannock-VA-22560/WilliamsburgVA/1619762

 

 

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Carousel – 40.63 Waterfront Acres on the Piankatank River – Reduced to $2,900,000 USD!

Located just minutes from Urbanna, Gloucester Court House and Mathews by boat or by car, on the scenic and pristine Piankatank River is Carousel – Designed and built by one of Richmond’s great Architects – Clarence Huff, during the Country Place Era in Virginia, Circa 1938.  A walled Garden nearby by Charles Gillette.  The two of them together were a legendary combination.  Charles Gillette was a close personal friend of the original owners of Carousel, previously known as Belle Terre.   (The name of Carousel was given by a later property owner). The property features more amenities than I could possibly list here.  The waterfront presence is spectacular.  The property is in Three Parcels with deep water, Charles Gillette Walled Garden, absolutely beautiful Tennis Courts, 2 Wine Cellars, 2 First Floor Master Suites, 2 full and 2 service kitchens, Captivating views of the Waterfront and extensive Gardens from every room.  Low Maintenance Pier, Covered Docks and so much more.  The photos below as wonderful as they are simply cannot do this exquisite property justice.

Carousel is without equal in Chesapeake Bay Region of Virginia and must be experienced to be appreciated.  Real Estate Brokers, call today to arrange your showing or preview of Carousel.

The owners have approximately $6,500,000 in the property.  Make no mistake, this is the buying opportunity of a lifetime.

Contact me to show at 804-445-5500 or email me at [email protected].

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Historic Mahockney Circa 1670, 1820 & 1910 – Tappahannock, Virginia – Offered For Purchaser at $850,000.

Mahockney Circa 1670 & 1820 with later additions in 1910, is a rare & beautifully sited Manor house, on 48+ acres, surrounded by lush fields in cultivation & pastoral views in every direction. The five-bay, two-story manor house features high ceilings, arched doorways, original moldings & built-ins, heart pine flooring, a lovely center hall, elegant staircase, 5 fireplaces, massive exterior chimneys, a First Floor Bedroom, Formal Dining Room, Farmhouse Kitchen, Parlor & much more. The 2nd Floor features 2 spacious bedrooms & a large full bath. The basement features a brick herringbone floor w/ wine cellar. Additional property features include a pristine 7 acre stocked pond, wildlife in abundance, ancient towering trees, gardens, brick walkways, patios, a fenced herb garden, detached garage which can easily be converted into a horse barn, gated entrance, walking or riding trails, out buildings & a decorative water fountain, to the rear of the manor house. Mahockney has an astounding provenance and has been home to some of the most prominent figures in our nation’s history.  

At one time Mahockney served as an Ordinary.  George Washington Stayed here three times and served in the House of Burgesses later with William Roane when he lived here – Also Richard Henry Lee visited Roane here “many times” during the early days of the Revolution, according to a memoir written by his son Spencer Roane. And Spencer Roane went on to marry Patrick Henry’s daughter and knew him well while he was still living here .  “George Washington and Richard Henry Lee were well-known visitors, along with other leading Virginia patriots”

If American and Virginia History is your cup of tea and you are a qualified buyer, please give me a call today to arrange your showing of Mahockney. . .still warmly welcoming visitors and friends for over 300 years!

Contact me, Karin Andrews via email at [email protected] or by phone at 804-445-5500. 

   
 Aerial, Mahockney Farm and the Rappahannock. Manor house lower left

- History - 1680 map with Rasson Thomalin house - History - 1721 Deed mention of Mahockney - History - William Roane Patriot

W. L. Crutchfield, wife, five children
W. L. Crutchfield, wife, five children

Aerial, Mahockney Plantation Autumn front porch Blue garden art First snow at Mahockney Front lawn Front porch gourds in autumn Garden colors Gardens Gate

The small herb garden at Mahockney. Crushed clamshells and brick.
The small herb garden at Mahockney. Crushed clamshells and brick.
Mahockney attic detail
Mahockney attic detail
2012 Renovation Basement Wine Cellar after photo
2012 Renovation Basement Wine Cellar after photo
2012 Renovation Root Cellar after photo - bog iron under English bond brick
2012 Renovation Root Cellar after photo – bog iron under English bond brick

Interior - Music Room, Mahockney Interior - Pie-shaped stairs

Sub-floor pit, excavated; Mahockney South Basement
Sub-floor pit, excavated; Mahockney South Basement

Mahockney grounds Mahockney on an autumn morning Night lighting Pond deck, pier Pond flowered banks Pond gardens Pond geese

Skye Pond at Mahockney, autumn 2012
Skye Pond at Mahockney, autumn 2012

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The name for Mahockney probably came from the Indian name "Mahawg" which means "gourd." The original home's builder, Robert Tomlin, traded extensively with local Indians. (Dave Ellis / The Free Lance-Star)
The name for Mahockney probably came from the Indian name “Mahawg” which means “gourd.” The original home’s builder, Robert Tomlin, traded extensively with local Indians. (Dave Ellis / The Free Lance-Star)

 

BREAKING NEWS!!, Breathtaking Waterfront Retreats in Virginia, Classic Exteriors, Classic Interiors, Estate Properties for Sale, Gardens, Historic Homes for Sale, Price Reductions, Real Estate

Major Price Reduction!!!! from $4,995,000 to $3,995,000 One of the Remaining GREAT River Estates in the Chesapeake Bay Region of Virginia!

Carousel – one of the very last of the GREAT RIVER ESTATES from the Country Place Era – Still remaining in Virginia has been reduced from $4,995,000 to $3,995,000. 40.63 acres on the deep, pristine waters of the Piankatank River.  The cleanest and one of the most scenic rivers in Virginia!  Located at 8495 Freewelcome Lane, Dutton Virginia, 23050.  Make an offer!  Carousel must be experienced!  Gardens by Charles Gillette.  Designed by Clarence Huff in 1938.  Exquisite, Stately with a great country club feel.  Casual Elegance without equal. Contact me, Karin Andrews at 804-445-5500 to show.  Qualified buyers only.

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Just one of many reasons why Virginia is for Lovers.
Just one of many reasons why Virginia is for Lovers.

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BREAKING NEWS!!, Classic Exteriors, Classic Interiors, Property to be Auctioned

A Replica of Monticello in Sommers, CT on 9+ acres! Previously offered at 4.9 million. Set for a NO RESERVE auction to take place May 31, 2016.

https://www.conciergeauctions.com/auctions/732-hall-hill-road-somers-ct?utm_campaign=732+Hall+Hill+Road%2C+Somers%2C+CT+06071&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=29302997&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9aNcWW9BSpqEzWkdTN6-n63I97z1cqwDwXe0Obeuk8K4rkPeWwn8yqSd6Roa41NYfUQcKPBC0mEbb-ecY1HCTrJYjToQ&_hsmi=29302999

Old Virginia Brick was used in this home.  It is absolutely stunning!

ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE.

Crafted and constructed by renowned Laplante Construction with the finest materials available around the world, Monticello-Somers utilizes the same materials Jefferson used to create his plantation home, including handmade bricks from Virginia that are laid in Flemish bond. The façade’s exterior design, dimensions, and footprint are historically accurate, including the home’s signature dome roof.

ABOUT SOMERS, CONNECTICUT.

Only nine miles from Springfield, Massachusetts, the charming border town of Somers, Connecticut boasts an abundance of outdoor activities, including both Great Horse and Long Meadow Country Club, each with a signature golf course just six miles from the property. Pick fresh apples and strawberries from one of the many local orchards, or saddle up to ride along the 12 miles of horse trails through the adjacent property surrounding Monticello-Somers. With excellent schools, museums and parks, Somers provides a family-friendly atmosphere and embodies a true sense of community.

 

Property Features

5Bedrooms

5f/4hBathrooms

9,936SQ FT.

9.27±Acres

  • 9,936 sf historically reverent home on 9.27ac
  • 5 ensuite bedrooms with an additional 4 half baths
  • $8M invested in constructing this modernized historical treasure
  • Locally milled Oak and Cedar throughout | Red stone locally harvested
  • Grand entry with large foyer and double circle staircase
  • Chef-grade gourmet kitchen with large walk-in pantry
  • First floor master suite and office | 7 fireplaces throughout
  • GeoThermal Hydro Air heating and cooling with heat recovery ventilation
  • Energy efficient windows and doors | Icynene Spray foam insulation
  • 3-Car Attached Garage with useful sun deck above
  • 12 miles of horse trails next to the property which can never be developed
  • Property accessible by helicopter in three locations