Historic Virginia Inn for Sale
Blackstone, VA
Offered for sale at $565,000
The Grey Swan Inn has anchored the heart of Blackstone, Virginia since 1902, and for a prospective Innkeeper or investor, it is as a true turnkey operation. Built by prominent Blackstonian Douglas Longstreet Tuggle, this 4,974± sq. ft. Colonial with Victorian influences has served as Blackstone’s original Inn for decades — welcoming guests from around the state, the country, and the world.
Situated on approximately 0.75 acres in the heart of Blackstone’s National Register Historic District, the Inn is minutes from Fort Pickett and the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) — two institutional demand drivers that provide a steady, year-round base of guests. The guest profile has included military personnel, foreign service diplomats, civil war enthusiasts, wedding parties, and family reunion groups.
Property Features
The Property features original molding, hardwood floors, wainscoting, and other details that reflect to the home’s Victorian roots. A wide wrap-around porch with swing and rockers sets the tone upon arrival, while spacious two interior parlors — one a intimate study, the other an open area with high ceilings and featuring a propane fireplace — offer gathering spaces for guests outside of their rooms.
Six guest accommodations each feature a private ensuite bath, featuring queen and full-size beds on the second floor, a king suite with sitting area on the third, and a first-floor room that eliminates the need for stairs. A sunny formal dining room hosts the complimentary continental breakfast each morning. The property also conveys with high-speed Wi-Fi, EV/Tesla charging, and ample on-site parking.
Whole-Inn Rental & Value-Add
The Grey Swan operates both as a traditional Inn and as a whole-home rental accommodating up to 12 guests — opening the door to wedding parties, reunions, and group travel. A detached outbuilding on the property, formerly a rental unit, presents an opportunity for restoration and additional income.
Location & Demand
Blackstone sits 35 miles southwest of Petersburg and 50 miles south of Richmond, with Fort Pickett and FASTC providing an institutional demand base that moderates seasonal occupancy. The town’s historic Virginia Main Street downtown, nearby wedding venues, and leisure attractions provide an opportunity to build a diverse guest base that benefits from a blended traditional Inn and STVR model.
A Business Ready for Its Next Owners
The Inn conveys fully furnished and with an established presence across STVR platforms that allows an incoming owner to continue developing this model or support their work to transition back to a traditional B&B operation.
Contact Eben Viens at 802-257-2360 (O) or 802-380-7312 (M) for more information or to schedule a visit.
Virginia Broker of Record: Lee Simmons Signature Realty.
Financial Details- Offered for sale at $565,000
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