Earlier this week, my work took me through Fauquier County and into Winchester. I am still in awe, looking back this week at the beauty that is Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, in the Spring.
It has been a cool but enchanted spring throughout our great Commonwealth, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay!
The photo below is of a lovely pink dogwood in full bloom set against an elegant portico, in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.
Ben Lomond Circa 1730 is a home that I have loved and cared for here in Essex County, Virginia. Through murals and exquisite detailing that I did in the house many years ago, I was honored also to represent the sellers, when they decided to bring Ben Lomond on the Market again. A well qualified buyer came forward to purchase the estate property of their dreams and the sellers were able to have peace of mind, knowing that Ben Lomond’s legacy would be carried on and enhanced with the new owners. She truly is a property without comparison and is nestled in the center of a pastoral, scenic landscape. Ben Lomond has been featured in many historical and important architectural books throughout the years.
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Real Estate is busy right now, working with out of state and regional buyers as well as sellers. As you may know, Ben Lomond, Circa 1730 was sold in October of 2014 and now has wonderful new owners to carry its great legacy forward. I am busy with home inspections, showings, inquiries from buyers agents and also working through home inspection contingencies for my buyers. The spring market is very promising.
Please feel free to contact me if I can help you with your real estate needs.
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Stay tuned for my re-cap of the Luxury and Estate Market for 2014. Some predictable news and some surprises. Will be posting soon.
I had a good year in real estate sales, representing buyers and sellers. Also had one of the largest non-waterfront estate closings in the entire Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.
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Wishing you the best of days!
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Wilton is a wonderful treasure that I have been fortunate to visit at various times and during its recent restoration and “renewal”. There are few homes to rival the simple beauty, purity of design and the authenticity of Wilton – so beautifully sited and restored – without ruining the intent of the original builders. Last Summer, I was invited to come see Wilton and was given permission by the owner – Stephen Foster to take photos. He was so gracious.
Chuck Rackley and his crew- who undertook the actual restoration work under the direction of others and I have had occasion to work together on the care of Ben Lomond – Circa 1730 – in Essex County, which is currently under contract to close in October.
The article in the Washington Post (click link) is absolutely wonderful and worthy of sharing. I hope it will inspire you to preserve our historic icons for future generations.
With flood insurance on the rise and insurers in general tip toeing away from insuring estate and waterfront homes located in Tidal Areas, why not consider purchasing a non waterfront property or perhaps water access. If a waterfront home is a MUST for you, then consider properties with great elevation and a commanding presence – out of the way of rising waters!
The benefits of non-waterfront real estate!
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