GEORGE WASHINGTON FAMILY HORSE FARM ESTATE 110 ac WV VA
Historic working estate. Many outbuildings, DC Metro
| Start Price |
USD 2,800,000.00 |
| Current Price |
USD 2,800,000.00 |
| Time Left |
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| Bid Count |
8 |
| Buy It Now Price |
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| Reserve Price |
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| Start Time |
Saturday, April 19, 2008 |
| End Time |
Friday, July 18, 2008 |
| Location |
Charles Town, West Virginia |
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Description
The Blakeley Estate, a portion of the original 500 acre tract, known as the "Bullskin" tract surveyed by George Washington in 1750, sits on 110 acres of gorgeous rolling farmland about 45 minutes west of Dulles Airport, 5 minutes from Charles Town, WV and 10 minutes from Berryville, VA. Of course, when Blakeley and several other Washington family estates in Jefferson County were created, the county was still part of northern Virginia. The 5 BR Blakeley Manor House was built in 1820, by John Augustine Washington, a nephew of our childless first President. Blakeley passed through the hands of George Washington's nephew, Bushrod Washington, who was a Supreme Court Justice and thence to John Augustine Washington II. It remained in the hands of Washington family relatives until 1892. It was used as a Summer and wartime retreat by a variety of Washington kin. Various owners have made changes over the years, but the original structure remains as the heart of the mansion. The vista commanded by this hilltop masterpiece extends far across Huyett Road to its sister estate, Claymont, built at the same time, by yet another Washington nephew. The builders were brothers and deliberately built their grand homes so as to be visible to each other. The 6000 square feet of the center-hall main house features a gracious and large entrance foyer, several large formal rooms and a first floor master bedroom suite with exceptional built-in cabinetry. The kitchen has recently been expanded and improved by the addition of a two-story fieldstone chimney, the removal of most of the ceiling, and the addition of skylights and a second story interior porch overlooking the fireplace and central food preparation area. There are several glassed in hallways on both floors and a wonderfully designed three story central stairway. There are seven fireplaces. There are 4 additional bedrooms, each of which is large and has its own special features. There is a nice inground pool with a pergola. The grounds feature some wonderful specimen trees including huge magnolias, redbuds, dogwoods, tulip poplars, and flowering shrubs. The estate's many dependencies include a 2 bedroom gatehouse with a three car garage, another two bedroom guest house, an very nicely finished caretaker's or visitor's cottage and a two bedroom apartment within one of the three barns. The estate has recently been a working horse operation, and there are more than 30 large, well-constructed stalls and over a mile of new, four board fence. One of the large barns has been partially converted to an auction gallery and workshop. A preservation easement restricts new construction, but potential rental income of various parts of the estate approaches $100,000. Blakeley would make a spectacular family compound, an exceptional meeting facility, or a well designed working agricultural operation. But most importantly, to own Blakeley is to have a chance to own and preserve a part of US history.PLEASE CLICK ON OUR "ABOUT ME" PAGE FOR A LINK TO A VERY NICE VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE PROPERTY. offered exclusively by Carolyn Snyder, Broker, Snyder Bailey and Associates, 404 W. Burke St, Martinsburg, WV 25401 There's a great virtual tour of this once-in-a-lifetime property at our website or available from our "about me" page. We have several other estate properties available from our website. Exclusively offered by Carolyn Snyder, Broker Snyder Bailey and Associates, Martinsburg, WV
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