Historic House Listings

Circa, 1790! Over two acres in Virginia. $155,000!

May 22, 2018

What an interesting house! The log cabin, which is now the kitchen, was built in 1790. In 1850 the front of the house was built. There is a slate roof and six fireplaces. The main house has heart of pine floors, the log cabin has brick floors. The stone above the kitchen fireplace came from the Kanawa Canal. Located on 2.6 acres in Howardsville, Virginia. 40 minutes to Charlottesville. Three bedrooms, one bathroom, and 2,416 square feet. $155,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Bell Hill: Ready to be restored! circa 1790 log cabin attached to 1850’s main house. Enjoy country living in Howardsville, located in beautiful Southern Albemarle County near the James River. This rustic home constructed of the finest materials of the period includes 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, a slate roof and 6 fireplaces. Floors in the main house are heart pine while the log cabin is now the kitchen with charming brick floors. The stone above the kitchen fireplace came from the Kanawa Canal. There is also an abandoned bathroom in the basement that could likely be restored along with the rest of the home. Privately set on 2.6 acres in a small community. 40 minutes to Charlottesville, 20 minutes to Scottsville.

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