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Warner Hall, Circa 1748. On 38 waterfront acres in Virginia. $4,500,000

April 1, 2019

Warner Hall was built in 1748. This riverfront estate is on 38.08 acres in Gloucester, Virginia. It is on the shores of the Severn River and only 30 minutes to Williamsburg, Virginia. Warner Hall features a manor residence and an owner’s residence. Custom molding, grand staircase, heart pine floors, hand hewn mantels. Warner Hall was established in 1642 as a land grant to Augustine Warner from the British Crown. George Washington, Queen Elizabeth II, Robert E. Lee, and Meriwether Lewis are all direct descendants of Warner Hall. Sixteen bedrooms, twenty-two bathrooms, and 20,010 square feet. $4,500,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

This magnificent, historic, riverfront estate sits upon 38.08 acres on the shores of northwest branch of the Severn River, 30 minutes from Colonial Williamsburg. “Warner Hall” offers the quintessential combination of privacy, elegance and nature.Offered in two combined parcels, the Manor House (16,210 sq.ft./29.96 acres) and owner’s residence (3800 sq.ft./8.22 acres)create the perfect 38 acre setting for a boutique hotel or private family retreat. Together the Manor House and owner’s residence feature 16 bedrooms,16 full baths, 6 half baths and 13 working fireplaces. 10′ ceilings, custom molding,stunning center foyer staircase, handhewn mantles, heart pine floors, porches, water views and commercial kitchen are just a few features of the Manor House. The owner’s residence offers an open floor plan,vaulted ceilings,fireplace, chef’s kitchen,Brazilian cherry and solid oak floors. 1,200+/-ft. of waterfront with pier, river cottage, boat lift and boat ramp. Established in 1642 as a land grant to Augustine Warner from the British crown, Warner Hall claims George Washington, Queen Elizabeth ll, Robert E. Lee and Meriwether Lewis amongst its’ direct descendants.

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