Wow! This one has definite wow factor! Love those little outbuildings and how about that setting! The Green Mansion was built in 1903 for Captain Gaius Billups of the Merchants and Miners Line. It is located on 61 waterfront acres in Foster, Virginia. The mansion features a screened in porch, hardwood floors, wainscoting, crown moulding, tall baseboards, chair rails, built-in bookshelves and a spacious kitchen. I like the bathrooms! There are multiple outbuildings, including a crab shack, Ladybug Cottage, two story farm cottage, smokehouse and sheds. There is a private dock. Six bedrooms, five bathrooms and 6,199 square feet. $1,500,000
Contact Bernadette La Casse with Isabell K. Horsley Real Estate: 804-384-7740
From the Zillow listing:
Live the life of gracious southern history at Green Mansion. Built in 1903 by Captain Gaius Billups of the Merchants and Miners Line – this sprawling house and grounds exude peaceful waterfront relaxation and enjoyment. With its private cedar lined entrance, acres of privacy, cypress siding, copper gutters, high ceilings, custom trim and wainscoting, leaded glass windows, sweeping double entry foyer, curved staircase, widows walk, and fireplaces in virtually every room – its charm is undeniable. These walls can tell stories! Numerous period outbuildings – Crab Shack, Ladybug Cottage, 2 story farm cottage, smoke house, sheds await your imagination. Modern 2 story addition in early 2000’s with 2+ car garage and office/bathroom/walk-in closets. Pier with covered deck in 2019. 4 LARGE rooms on main level – LR,DR,Parlor & first level BR/BA plus sprawling kitchen with a wall of windows. 6 BR/3BA on second level, one finished room on 3rd level with large walk-in attic space. The possibilities are endless!
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