There are three upcoming historic Virginia farm auctions. The first is Flowerdew Hundred dating back to 1618 listed at $12.2 million. The second is the Horseshoe Farm that was built in 1859 listed at $9.2 million. The third is Rapidan Farm in Culpeper, Virginia priced at $18.8 million.
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Flowerdew Hundred sits on 1,300 acres of land. The manor house has a total of twelve bedrooms, a primary suite, and twelve bathrooms. The first floor has a large living area, a modern kitchen with butler’s pantry, and a pool room.
Horseshoe Farm sits on 882 acres of land in Rapidan, Virginia. The manor house is measured at 7,208 square feet with intricate moldings, hand-painted original murals, marble columns, and 14’ high ceilings. It has twelve bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and eight fireplaces.
Rapidan Farm sits on 1,674 acres of land in Culpeper, Virginia. The main residence is measured at 4,480 square feet with attached servants’ residence of 2,200 square feet, a manager’s house, and tenant houses. Agricultural buildings include grain-handling facilities with silos and multiple buildings for equipment, storage, and livestock. Recreational features include a pool, cabana, tennis courts, and a garden.
Three historic Virginia plantations will be going to auction on June 28th handled by Premiere Estates Auction.
Flowerdew Hundred Farm
The aerial view of the back of the house shows the various outdoor areas on the elevated wooden deck that complements the bright white exteriors of the house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is an aerial view of the property’s wide farm property with a large body of water beside it. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This farm has lots of open spaces of lush grass where horses can run freely. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Horseshoe Farm
This is the gate entrance of the property with thin wrought iron fences supported by white posts. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Beside the large grass lawn of the house is a beautiful and charming set of steps made from red bricks adorned with shrubs. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the large lawn of grass just beyond the main entrance of the house surrounded by low hedges of shrubs. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The front of the house has a wide walkway that leads to the front porch and main entrance supported by large white pillars. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a charming foyer with hardwood flooring mostly covered by a patterned area rug topped with a majestic chandelier hanging from the tall ceiling. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This elegant living room has three beige sofas that stand out against the colorful patterned area rug. These sofas match with the tall beige walls that have tall windows and a fireplace. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The lovely wooden elements of this dining room like the dining set, floor and doors are complemented by the charming pastel tone of the walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the primary bedroom with a comfortable bed warmed by the fireplace on the side. This also warms the lovely sitting area that has a sofa and coffee table beside a couple of large windows. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This sophisticated and luxurious room has rich wooden walls that match the desk and the fireplace mantle brightened by the large window. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This library has lovely tall beige walls adorned with tall glass windows and built-in wooden shelves that contrast the dark hardwood flooring and its area rug. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a gorgeous view of the walkway with a red brick floor, wooden pillars and trellises filled with creeping plants. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the view of the back of the house from the vantage of the back covered patio with lovely white railings that pair with white pillars adorned with potted plants. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a closer look at the front porch of the main house with large white pillars to support the tall ceiling of the porch. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the detached structure used as a garage for the property with multiple garage doors. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This aerial view of the house showcases the brilliant white exteriors of the house that stand out against the surrounding grass, tall trees and shrubs of the landscape. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This aerial view of the property shows the lush lawns of grass of the house along with the tall trees that adorn them. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is an aerial view of the agricultural structures of the farm. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Rapidan Farm
This is the front view of the house with a gorgeous large courtyard made of red bricks to complement the light beige tone of the house exterior. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The charming foyer has a gray patterned area rug over the beige marble floor with a small round table in the middle bearing a flower vase. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the beautiful land spacious living room with tall windows on its beige walls that bring in natural lighting for the beige marble flooring, sofas and armchairs. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The kitchen has elegant dark wooden cabinetry that matches perfectly with the kitchen island in the middle where the cooking area is topped with a large vent hood. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a close look at the lovely library with a fireplace housed in a large wooden structure that has a large mirror and built-in shelves on each side of the fireplace. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the second floor indoor balcony and hallway with a wooden console table on the side flanked by armchairs. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the aerial view of the back of the house that showcases the tall windows of the house exterior along with tall white chimneys complemented by the surrounding grass lawn and tall trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the view of the lush backyard grass lawn from the vantage of the covered patio adorned with potted flowering plants. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This aerial view of the front of the house shows the wide driveway that leads to the large courtyard in front of the house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This aerial view of the main house shows that it stands out with its bright exteriors against the lush green landscape that surrounds it. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This view shows the two outdoor areas of the property like the pool and the tennis court beside it. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This far aerial view of the property shows the various structures of the land along with the surrounding vast farmland. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
For anyone who would aspire to become a gentleman farmer, three stunning Virginia farming estates are going to auction on June 28th. All three farms are owned by West Virginia billionaire Governor Jim Justice and have been on and off the market since 2016 at a combined $40.2 million.
Flowerdew Hundred — With over 1,300 acres, Flowerdew Hundred plantation was one of the earliest English settlements in the new world dating back to 1618 and is sited along the James River. In 1618, Flowerdew Hundred was granted to the British Colonial Governor George Yeardley who named the property for his wife, Temperance Flowerdew.
The manor house has a total of twelve bedrooms, a primary suite, and twelve bathrooms. The first floor of the residence houses an expansive living area, a modern kitchen with butler’s pantry, and a pool room. The first windmill erected in English North America was built at Flowerdew Hundred by 1621. The plantation was originally listed at $12.2 million.
Horseshoe Farm — Includes 882 acres in Rapidan, Virginia at the junction of the Robinson and Rapidan Rivers, which gives the property its horseshoe shape and name. The land was originally part of a large grant by the English Crown in the 1700s to Virginia Lieutenant-Governor Alexander Spotswood. In 1859, the 7,208-square-foot manor house was built, accentuated with intricate moldings, hand-painted original murals, marble columns, and 14’ high ceilings with twelve bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and eight fireplaces. The plantation was most recently listed at $9.2 million.
Rapidan Farm — At 1,674 acres, Rapidan Farm is in Culpeper, Virginia, also on historic land but with newer buildings. It includes the 4,480-square-foot main residence with attached servants’ residence of 2,200 square feet, a manager’s house, and tenant houses. Agricultural buildings include grain-handling facilities with silos and multiple buildings for equipment, storage, and livestock. Recreational features include a pool, cabana, tennis courts, and a formal garden. The farm can be purchased as a whole or as one of five parcels. The farm was listed in October 2016 at $18.8 million.
Three historic Virginia plantations will be going to auction on June 28th.
