c. 1781 in Tappahannock, VA
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$1,498,000
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National Register Property
2459 Dunbrooke Rd, Tappahannock, VA 22560
Cherry Walk, circa 1781, is sited on a lovely knoll and built upon a high English Basement. The main house features handsome Flemish-bond brickwork, a new wood-shake gambrel roof, and two elegant chimneys that flank each side of this 18th-century Tidewater Cape. Original doors, floors, hardware, and moldings are lovely. 95+ acres of pristine farmland, including mature hardwoods and pine forests, provide abundant habitats for all types of waterfowl, upland birds, wild turkey, deer, foxes and other wildlife. In recent years, the current owners have embarked upon a sensitive and monumental restoration of the main house, new systems, fencing, new roofing and pollinator gardens. New drainage system around the English Basement completed 2022-2023. An in-ground salt pool with a new salt system provides a wonderful focal point in the garden and a relaxing respite on summer days! Water features include natural streams that meander through part of the woodland with wood duck boxes and a separate farm pond. Soil Types: Suffolk Sandy Loam, Atlee Silt Loam, Rumford and Emporia Soils, Rumford Sandy Loam, Bib Sandy Loam. Corn, Winter Wheat and Soybeans have been planted, cultivated and harvested on the property with Deciduous Forest and Mixed Forest making up a portion of the property. A rare and remarkable assemblage of historic dependencies original to the property offers a rare glimpse into farm life in the late 18th century. Located in the Millers Tavern Rural Historic District of Essex County, the offering of this very handsome home presents a unique buying opportunity to those seeking a fully restored and renovated, turn-key oasis. Minutes to Wineries, full service Marinas, Antique Shops, Boutiques, Fine and Casual Dining, Historic Sites, Farmer's Markets, Public Boat Landings, Museums, fresh Seafood, Farm to Table Offerings, Medical Facilities (VCU Hospital in Tappahannock, VCU Health, Concierge Physicians, Urgent Care, Bon Secours, chiropractors, dentists), and more. An easy drive to Richmond, Urbanna, Gloucester, Williamsburg, the Northern Neck, and Fredericksburg. Convenient to Washington, D. C. Horses welcome. John Deere Dealership and farming infrastucture is prevalent in this area. Agriculture is the primary industry in this region of the Upper Middle Peninsula of Virginia
3 Bed · 2.5 Bath · 4,550 Sq Ft · 95.09 Ac.
Listed With
Karin Andrews, Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville :: 804.445.5500
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OHD Notes
Virginia DHR: "The outbuildings, farm buildings, and residence at Cherry Walk in Essex County form an unusually complete Tidewater plantation complex of the middling class, providing a rare, essentially undisturbed picture of a vanished lifestyle. With its gambrel roof, plain interior, and unadorned brick walls, the dwelling house is a characteristic example of late-18th-century eastern Virginia architecture, built ca. 1795 for Carter Croxton whose family had settled there in 1739. The outbuildings include two dairies, a smokehouse, privy, and kitchen. The farm buildings consist of an early frame barn, a plank corncrib, and a late-19th-century blacksmith shop. The buildings, erected over a long span of time, illustrate various rural construction techniques. The entire complex was carefully rehabilitated at the time of the nomination of the farm, including the restoration of the 18th-century garden. Cherry Walk also contributes to the Millers Tavern Rural Historic District."
State: Virginia | Region: South (South Atlantic) | Period & Associated Styles: Colonial Era | Misc: National Register |
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