Historic House Listings

Four acres out at the Virginia coast. Circa 1920. $192,500

April 24, 2019

Needs work, but not too bad. This home was built in 1920. It is located on four acres in Kilmarnock, Virginia which is out towards the coast. The dining room has built in cabinets. There is a library with a wood stove. The home has a loft with secret stairs. There is a landscaped four acre lot. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 2,092 square feet. $192,500

From the Zillow listing:

 

If you love a good farmhouse you must see this 1920’s charmer. Home offers a formal dining room with built in cabinets and pass through to kitchen, library and sitting room combination. Also huge family room with eating area adjoining large rear deck. (This great space could also be considered for being converted into a 3rd bedroom, if desired). House offers many expansion opportunities. You will absolutely love the country kitchen with its checkerboard floor to the shaker cabinetry. Take a book from the shelves and cozy up in the library for an afternoon read or cozy up to the wood stove with a cup of tea on a cool evening. If you happen to be a dog lover, there is even a dog wash area combined with the laundry room. Upstairs features two charming bedrooms with original hardwood floors (in need of refinishing). If that’s not enough there’s even a secret loft with hidden stairs. Located on 4+- private acres, it’s perfect for your dream of owning your own small farm with horses, animals and gardens. A shed with covered area for tractor or boat on property. Enjoy the beauty of this very special lot with crepe myrtles and plantings surrounding the home. Ideal location approximately 4 miles from Kilmarnock for easy access to shopping, hospital, YMCA and all you need.A delightful area of 3 homes on dead-end street. Quiet and charming. House being sold as is but welcome to your own inspection to your satisfaction. You simply must see this Northern Neck treasure.

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