Estate Auction - c.1812 Manor Home on Nearly 400Ac
St. Stephens Church, VA
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This is a live, onsite auction; proceeds will benefit the Richmond SPCA!
A 200 year old historic manor house, meticulously kept grounds, horse stables, pastureland, tillable acreage, river frontage, two ponds and recreation land, easily accessible from Richmond, Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia! Ideal for a personal or corporate retreat, outdoors getaway, wedding/events venue or bed and breakfast.
Last transferred 30 years ago, when the family of General Edwin Cox sold to George and Lynne Iverson, this unique property was once owned by Robert “King” Carter and other families such as the Rings and the Fauntleroys.
An avid gardener and philanthropist, Mrs. Iverson’s splendid handiwork is on display surrounding the c.1812 home, described in its National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form as a “dignified Georgian style Tidewater [Virginia] country house”. A working farm for decades, the nearly 400 acre* property boasts fenced pasturelands, +/-136 tillable acres, numerous garden sheds and out-buildings, farm storage barn, five stall horse barn (with room to expand) and a +/-4,600 s/f modern metal hay barn (not visible from the home). The Property also has significant frontage on the Mattaponi River. The horse barn includes a two-level apartment.
Holly Hill is on both the National Register of Historic Places and Virginia Landmarks register, and the entire property is protected by a Virginia Outdoors Foundation Conservation Easement, which, among other protective parameters, prevents any subdivision of the lands. This Deed of Gift Easement is included in the Property Information package (PIP).
The Home: Constructed by Samuel Griffin Fauntleroy, Holly Hill was added to the State and National Registers in 1973, during the ownership of General and Mrs. Edwin Cox. It has a traditional colonial country house floorplan with a central hall and generously apportioned rooms surrounding.
Features include: Nearly 5,000 s/f of living space on the main and second floors, Full attic, Full basement, 11' Ceilings on main floor and 9.5' on the second, Six fireplaces on the main and second floors plus an additional in the full basement, 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 Baths on main and second floors; two additional in basement, Two stairways, Rear garden-view sunroom, Screened porch off kitchen, Raised terrace with view of formal gardens, Modern 400 Amp electric service, Generac 20KW propane back-up generator, Two electric hot water tanks, Heat/Air: heat pump plus new oil boiler, Highspeed Fiber Internet provided by RiverStreet, up to 500 Mbps: Under construction in the area of Holly Hill, April-May, 2023, per myriverstreet.net.
The 136+/- tillable acres are currently leased by a local farmer for $17,100/year; payment was made at the start of 2023. These rent proceeds shall be prorated as of the date of settlement. The farm tenant has been renting for around 10 years and would like to continue. Farm equipment in the metal hay barn belongs to the farm tenant and is NOT included in the auction.
Garden statuary remaining at settlement is included with the purchase of the real estate.
Pet lovers, the Iverson’s graciously bequeathed their beloved Holly Hill to the Richmond SPCA. Tranzon once again considers it an honor and cherishes the opportunity to do our very small part to assist the Richmond SPCA in fulfilling this mission.
Remote Bidding: Unable to attend in person? Contact us about making remote bidding arrangements. This needs to be set up with initial deposits received by Tranzon on or before Monday, April 24th.
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Property Details- Potential Inn
- 4 Guest Rooms
- 2 Guest Room Baths
- Has Owner's Quarters
- Built in 1812
- Building is 4,919 SQFT
- Lot is 386.25 Acres
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