Luxury Plantations
Virginia is known for being extremely rich in history. Named for England's "Virgin Queen," Elizabeth I, Jamestown, Virginia became the first English settlement in the United States and was also the first capitol of Virginia. Eight United States Presidents were born in the state, along with six president's wives and seven presidents are buried there. The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg is the second oldest in the United States and was founded in 1693. More than half the battles fought in the Civil War were fought in Virginia. And most importantly, when speaking on the subject of real estate, Thomas Jefferson designed his own home, calling it Monticello and George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, is also located in Virginia. Washington and Jefferson's homes are going to be a little hard to come by, but how does one go about finding an historic home or plantation to make your own?
There are several Real Estate Companies throughout Virginia that specialize in selling historical, luxury homes. Some have been completely renovated and others preserved with fixtures and woodwork that is original. If you are a history buff and an antique dealer, the latter may be more what you are looking for. Let's take a look at a few of the homes that are currently available.
Cline House
This home in Centralia, VA, was built in 1879 and has been partially renovated. The windows, mantels, floors, woodworking and four fireplaces are original. This property sells for $249,000.
Elmwood Farm
This plantation is located in Chase City, VA and was built in 1820. Some renovations have been made but the historical integrity has been preserved. It sits on 44 acres and has the original smokehouse and pack house on the land. This is a very private home with rolling hills, pasture and mature woods. Great for horses. Priced at $449,000.
Bruce-Coakley House
Located in the Fredericksburg Historic District and is a Greek Revival built in 1843. Improvements added are front and back porch and patio. Has original doors, locks, shutters, mantels, woodwork and eight working fireplaces. Selling Price $699,000
Montebello
Montebello Farm is a Greek Revival built in 1803 and is the birthplace of Zachary Taylor. Multiple outbuildings include guest house, fantastic pool complex, pool house, office, garages, barn, 2 cottages and multiple storage buildings. There has been extensive restorative work to the inside of the home in recent years to preserve it historical essence. This one of a kind plantation is priced at $3,695,000.
These are just a few of the historical homes in Virginia that you may be interested in taking a look at. For the person who loves history, antiques and a home to put them all in, finding the right historical luxury home is the best way to buy a piece of history.