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1792 Early Classical Revival – Emporia, VA

9/21/16 5 Comments
Posted on OHD: 9/21/16. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
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National Register Property

5088 Fortsville Rd, Emporia, VA 23847

1792 FORTSVILLE PLANTATION--standing through every US President's term! Known as John Y Mason's home, read history www.fortsville.com. Imagine the conversations in the parlor before America was formed. Original front part of the home built around 1770. Standing stately on 4.12 acres near Emporia, Virginia the home has stood the test of time. Rennovations in late 1970's brought restoration using original bricks built on the plantation,original floors & updates that blend into this historical home.Accepted into Virginia Historical Registry. 4-5 bedrooms, 2 baths. 7 fireplaces-each restore...d. Original doors and hardware are found here, views overlooking farmlands.Beautiful setting off Fortsville Rd.Central heat/air downstairs, window a/c upstairs. Wonderful kitchen/den area with 2 pent closets for storage/pantry. Open the facing double doors of the dining room to feel gentle breezes.
5 Bed 2 Bath 3,275 Sq Ft 4.12 Ac.
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