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c. 1803 – Manquin, VA

Posted on OHD: 12/13/19. As of 8/1/22, it was no longer for sale. It is archived here for historical reference and educational purposes.

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176 Manfield Rd, Manquin, VA 23106

Own a piece of history, ready for restoration. Bellevue on Brandwine Plantation was built originally by revolutionary war captain John Drewry in 1803. This historic place was an important plantation within the county that provided food, liquor and crops before , during and after the civil war. Bellevue is the childhood home of a civil war hero where Augustus Drewry was born and raised. This 8+ acres location is half way between Richmond and the Rappahanock river, just 2 hours from DC!! You can enjoy the peace of the country life while being minutes away from the big city, This house offers period details on each room.... formal parlor with high ceilings, drawing room, an English basement, large rooms and bedrooms all with fireplace, mantles, original doors , original glass windows, high ceilings all through the house. PLUS a big two story garage, original artesian well and 1830's smoke house!!!New electrical and plumbing has been done partially by its owners. Yard offers a beautiful landscape with english roses, apple, pear, cherry, pecan, black walnut trees.
4 Bed · 2 Bath · 2,760 Sq Ft · 8.2 Ac.
Listed With

Mike Edwards, Long & Foster Hanover :: (855) 359-2540 / (804) 746-1850

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