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c. 1810 Federal – Machipongo, VA

7/21/20 34 Comments
Posted on OHD: 7/21/20. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
This has since "Sold" and is now archived for historical reference and educational purposes.

12105 Seaside Rd, Machipongo, VA 23405

Prospect Hill circa 1820. Historically known as part of the Kendall Plantation. This Federal style manor home sits on 60 acres of VA's Eastern Shore seaside. (60 acres-39 tillable & 19 in timber)This gentlemen's farm is a restoration project...most architectural details are intact: 10 foot ceilings, original mortice & tenon pegged doors, hand carved mantels, wainscoting, marbleized baseboards, & wide pine floors. Handsome center hall is flooded with natural light. Massive rooms with beautiful built in cabinetry and period moulding. Full basement and 3rd floor with dormers can be converted to living space. This is a significant Eastern Shore home and may qualify for state & federal tax credits. Has been written up in Whitelaws..is known for having a rum & sugar hole on back of farm.
3 Bed ∙ 1 Bath ∙ 2,700 Sq Ft ∙ 60.8 Ac.
Was Listed With

Kimberley M Starr
Chesapeake Properties
(757) 331-8100

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