Wilton has stood the test of time and according to the Colonia Williamsburg Foundation is perhaps the best preserved and restored historic property from it’s period, still remaining in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It has been such an honor to represent this property, without compare and its owner and steward. As I have a special affinity for historic properties, their provenance and what they can tell us about the special people who built them and cared for them through the ages, it makes my heart full knowing that the next steward of Wilton will treasure her and bring joy and laughter to her walls, once again!
If you are a lover of Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Country and all that is, you will definitely want to check out this Special Edition of Virginia Wine and Country Life, via the Link below. My own ad is featured on page 75. It is such a pleasure to support such a worthwhile publication! It is elegant, beautifully presented and features so many amazine articles about the wineries, people, events and places that make Virginia Wine Country and Life so very special!
Representing the Sellers of Mount Pleasant was a labor of love for me. Although we showed the property countless times, the perfect stewards of Mount Pleasant came forward in February and March of 2026. The best part of the work I do is conveying all that a property is, in a way that results in a closed sale, where all parties are delighted with the outcome.
My arrangement for our curated Cocktails event for The Essex County Museum and Historical Society at 1710 Tavern in Tappahannock. Such a lovely event and the very best venue! The greenery was from my garden. As my roses were not yet in bloom, I chose and purchased these roses for my arrangement, including gladiolis, delphiniums and assorted stocks. They were chosen to complement the Silver plated vintage urn and the 1710 Tavern itself. This is the fifth year that I have created one for the museum’s auction. After a very busy day, I laid down to sleep with a huge smile on my face, because the gentleman who won the arrangement bought it for his wife as an anniversary gift! That made my day! What an honor to be part of something so special and at the same time raise funds for a worthwhile cause and non-profit. #essexcountyva #tappahannock #1710tavern
The Spring Issue of Historic Homes Magazine is featuring Wilton, my listing at 1425 Twiggs Ferry Road as its cover and cover story for this fabulous issue. When the publishers / owners, Sheila and Dennis contacted me about including Wilton, I contacted my Seller, who gave his blessing. It was wonderful working with them on the photography and staging. If you are a lover of Colonial Architecture and Historic Homes, you will want to check out their fabulous website. Everything about this publication is first class. It was an honor for me and for Wilton to be featured in such a special way!
In addition to being the Cover Story in this Issue, Wilton also graces the cover of The Chesapeake House, published by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, years ago. It is the definitive resource on all elements of historic architecture in the Colonial, Georgian and Federal era’s.
Wilton is a beautifully preserved and expertly restored historic property that appears today much as it did when patriot William Churchill, II had this elegant manor home built in 1763. Encompassing approximately 26 acres with views of the Piankatank River, near present day Hartfield, this property consists of a 4,040 sq ft main house, a 19th-century restored log cabin and an original two-room dependency dating to the 1840’s. A scenic meandering driveway, parklike setting and beautifully landscaped grounds set the tone for all that awaits inside. Quite possibly the best-preserved privately-owned pre-revolutionary home remaining in Virginia, Wilton is the perfect marriage of a fully intact colonial era home with the modern amenities, updates and conveniences that are so sought after today. Having undergone a thorough but sensitive restoration, the historic integrity of Wilton remains and sets it apart as a property without equal in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The original historic fabric, workmanship and ambiance of ages past still live at Wilton!
Conveniently located with easy access to Mathews, Gloucester, Urbanna, Deltaville, Irvington, Kilmarnock and the greater Northern Neck. Deep water marinas, world class dining, small towns, shopping, galleries, farmers markets and the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay await. An hour or less to Colonial Williamsburg and Richmond. Convenient to Virginia Beach and Washington, DC.
Offered for Purchase at $2,800,000 usd. 4,040 square feet. Geothermal heating and cooling. 3 bedrooms with ensuite full baths. Chef’s Kitchen and more, await!
I am pleased as punch to announce the recent sale of one of my listed historic treasures, Linden, located in Upper Essex County, Virginia! Congratulations to my fabulous seller clients! It was my absolute pleasure, privilege and honor to represent you in the offering and successful closing of this iconic historic property! Thank you so much for choosing me to represent you! Linden now has new stewards and a bright future ahead!
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the very special Mother’s and the important women, in all of our lives! We are the sum of all of those important women who have shaped us, mentored us, inspired us and loved us! I am so thankful for this special brunch prepared for me today! I am blessed beyond measure!❤️ #happymothersday #mothersday #daughters #thankfulgratefulblessed
Originally known as Mount Pleasant, this breathtaking 426.15 acre parcel was at one time the home of Thomas Lee whose home Mount Pleasant burned in 1729. Since that time, a portion of this property has been known as “Burnt House Field”. Located here is also the burial ground of Thomas Lee, the builder of Stratford Hall, Richard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence and instrumental in the Leedstown Resolves.
(The cemetery is owned and maintained by The Society of the Lees of Virginia and is not included in this sale).
This pristine property is without equal in its panoramic and bucolic beauty and the vast opportunity it presents. Partially fenced, w/ 2+ ponds, it possesses a total of 6500′ (+/-) of frontage on Lee Creek and Lower Machodoc Creek off of the Potomac River. Lower Machodoc Creek flows into the Potomac River nearby at Drum Bay. 188+/- acres of open land is used as pasture and crop land. An additional 137+/-ac is part of a nutrient bank which protects the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River watershed. Known by locals as “the little hatchery”, waterfowl, upland bird species and native wildlife is abundant. This property is a scenic and historic treasure which adjoins, Mount Pleasant circa 1886, in another listing, which is also offered for purchase. The two together would make the ideal luxury compound with waterfrontage on Machodoc Creek.
The offering of this historic farm, with a provenance that transcends the ages, is the buying opportunity of a lifetime. Wonderful opportunities for fine dining, social networking, award winning wineries, boating, fishing, kayaking, shopping, boutiques, museums, farmers markets, art galleries, caterers, medical facilities, fabulous restaurants and more. Marinas nearby. Convenient to Fredericksburg, Washington DC, Richmond, and Williamsburg. It is an absolute treasure and a must see.
Burnt House Field the burial ground of the Lees of Virginia.
Every year on the fourth of July a commemorative ceremony is held to honor the only two brothers to sign the declaration of independence. The Leedstown Resolves a pivotal event in the history of this region and the United States took place nearby. The Sons of Liberty was formed at Leedstown, Virginia six years before the Boston Tea Party. One of the first meeting places other than at Leedstown, also in Westmoreland County, was at the 1710 Tavern in Tappahannock, which was known in ages past as Emerson’s Ordinary.
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