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Listed by Karin Andrews • Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville Real Estate

$ 2,900,000

Est. payment | -/mo

5 Beds

6 Baths

7,788 SqFt

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$ 2,900,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save Virtual Tour

5 Beds

6 Baths

7,788 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 7,788 sqft

Price per Sqft $372

Subdivision None Available

MLS Listing ID VAES2002242

Style Colonial,Federal,Georgian

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 6,700

Year Built 1730

Annual Tax Amount $5,931

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 64.360 Acres

Acres 64.36

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Ben Lomond, circa 1730 - 1735, is a historically significant estate of classic Georgian proportions in Essex County, Virginia, 4.9 miles south of Tappahannock. The manor house is beautifully sited on a high hill above the Rappahannock River Valley, with views still visible from the rooftop observatory and second-story windows. Vast lawns and ancient, towering trees, including several varieties of magnolia, oak, walnut, holly trees, dogwood and rivers of daffodils, define the grounds and are among the hallmarks of this exceptional property. Originally built as a side-hall Federal, with two stories above a high English basement, Ben Lomond was enlarged and transformed around 1840 by its then-owner, Muscoe Garnett, who added the east-end additions, mirrored chimneys, hip roof and Georgian elements visible today. This truly elegant country home is a serene oasis with 18- to 24-inch-thick brick walls, updated systems, deep window wells, and welcoming interior spaces that truly captivate. Copper roof on the main house, copper gutters, fenced 20-by-40-foot in-ground Gunite pool, extensive hardscape, and an unforgettable screened porch with bluestone floor further distinguish this property from all others currently offered in the region. VCU Tappahannock Hospital, medical facilities, shopping, full-service marinas, fine and casual dining, golf, art galleries, antiques, historic sites, wineries, farmers' markets, and a regional airport are all within minutes. The property is conveniently located for travel to Richmond, Fredericksburg, Williamsburg, the Northern Neck, and less than two hours from Washington, D.C. This extraordinary property has witnessed the founding of a nation and has welcomed visitors and friends for over 290 years. Offered for purchase in two parcels totaling 64.36 acres. Previously featured in Virginia Living magazine, a previous site of Rappahannock Community College's Preakness Party, and also previously on Virginia's Historic Garden Week tour. A true historic treasure on the Middle Peninsula of Virginia.

Location

State VA

County Essex

Zoning A-1

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Office, Utility Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic, Additional Bedroom

Basement Daylight, Full, English, Front Entrance, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Shelving, Space For Rooms, Walkout Level, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Fully Finished

Interior

Interior Features 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Attic, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Chair Railings, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Studio, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Other

Hot Water Electric

Heating Central, Heat Pump - Oil BackUp

Cooling Central A/C, Heat Pump(s), Programmable Thermostat

Flooring Wood, Ceramic Tile

Fireplaces Number 11

Fireplaces Type Brick, Mantel(s), Wood, Other

Equipment Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer - Electric, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Humidifier, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer, Water Heater

Fireplace Y

Window Features Double Hung,Double Pane,Skylights,Wood Frame,Transom

Appliance Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer - Electric, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Humidifier, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer, Water Heater

Heat Source Central, Electric, Oil

Laundry Basement, Upper Floor

Exterior

Parking Features Built In, Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized, Other

Garage Spaces 3.0

Fence Masonry/Stone, Wrought Iron, Other

Pool Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Other

Utilities Available Electric Available, Propane, Under Ground, Other

Water Access N

View Garden/Lawn, Panoramic, Pasture, Trees/Woods, Scenic Vista

Roof Type Copper,Metal,Hip

Accessibility >84\" Garage Door, 32\"+ wide Doors, 36\"+ wide Halls, 48\"+ Halls

Road Frontage Private

Attached Garage 3

Total Parking Spaces 3

Garage Y

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Hunting Available, Landscaping, Open, Partly Wooded, Premium, Private, Road Frontage, Rural, Secluded, Trees/Wooded, Other

Story 3

Foundation Brick/Mortar, Crawl Space, Permanent

Above Ground Finished SqFt 6700

Sewer On Site Septic

Water Well

Architectural Style Colonial, Federal, Georgian

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,Brick,High,Plaster Walls

New Construction N

Schools

Elementary Schools Tappahannok

Middle Schools Essex

High Schools Essex

School District Essex County Public Schools

Others

Pets Allowed Y

Senior Community No

Tax ID 46-115

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 7788

Security Features Security System,Smoke Detector,Surveillance Sys

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Horse Property N

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Financing Cash,Conventional

Special Listing Condition Standard

Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions

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