BEAUTIFUL 23+ ACRE ESTATE WITH GUEST HOUSE AND 11-STALL HORSE BARN W/ APARTMENT

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Discover the charm of this unique 23+ acre equestrian estate in beautiful New Kent County. New Kent County is perfectly nestled between Williamsburg & Richmond and offers an open and relaxed atmosphere yet with the services and pleasures of an urban community. With flat to rolling topography, this remarkable property offers a wealth of opportunities for those seeking a serene private equestrian retreat, an expansive family estate, a unique income-producing venue or a magnificent homestead.

MAIN HOUSE: As you approach the property via the circular driveway, you'll arrive at the main house which includes 5,056 SF of living space, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 flex rooms and a 2-car attached garage. Built in 1997, this home has been well maintained with numerous updates within the past 8 years. A recently added sunroom invites abundant natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere with captivating views of the surrounding landscape. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the outdoors on the wrap-around covered porch or upstairs balcony, ideal for enjoying gentle breezes and captivating views of the surrounding landscape, creating an immediate sense of seclusion and privacy. As you venture into the backyard, you'll discover beautiful landscaping and plenty of space, allowing you to cultivate your own thriving oasis and self-sustaining lifestyle.

HORSE BARN & ATTACHED LIVING QUARTERS: The lovely eleven-stall, center aisle barn, with its self-contained 1,040+/- SF, 1 BR/ 1.5 BA apartment, is ideal for horse lovers, either for supplemental rental or for personal use & staff. It includes hot and cold running water, a heated tack room, a feed room and a wash stall. A separate 45x60 barn provides easy storage area for hay or equipment. The 7 pastures with 2 paddocks provide numerous options for your horses to roam.

GUEST HOUSE: Venture over via a connected driveway to the guest house which offers 2,072 SF of living space, an updated kitchen with all new appliances, a finished basement with French drain, a living room with cozy wood-burning fireplace, and a 1st floor primary bedroom suite with 2 additional rooms and full bathroom upstairs. The guest home is noted as two bedrooms because of the size of the septic tank which supports 4 people living in the house; however, a new perc test could be obtained to establish the suitability of rebuilding the system to support a 3-bedroom sized tank (6 people) if desired. The home could be used as a place for additional family members to live, a long-term or short-term rental. Additional features on the guest home property include a fully conditioned, 3-car, detached garage providing ample storage for vehicles and equipment or ideal for a workshop for a home-based business. A chicken coop, gardeners shed, cherry trees and berry bushes complete this lovely home.

Don't miss the opportunity to own this unique and versatile property. Indulge in the beauty of this exceptional estate and unlock its limitless potential. Contact us today to embark on a new chapter of rural living, surrounded by elegance, tranquility, privacy and conveniences.

This property includes 3 tax parcels which total 23+ acres. 16305 New Kent Hwy (Tax Map 26-91) includes the main house, horse barn with attached 1,040 SF +/- apartment, & a 45x60 hay barn on 15.68 acres. 16301 New Kent Hwy (Tax map 26-88A) includes the 2,072 SF guest house with a finished basement and fully conditioned, 3-car, detached garage on 1.246 acres. The 3rd parcel, identified as (Tax Map 26-88), includes 6.4 acres.

The current owners have utilized the property for their private homestead for almost 10 years. They have enjoyed tending to their cattle, horses, and chickens over the years. Their children rented the guest house and used the fully conditioned, three-car garage for their cabinetry business. They had a manager tend to the horse barn and live in the attached 1 BR/1.5 BA apartment.

Potential uses of the property:
• Enjoy as your own private homestead, similar to the current owners, and enjoy the personal satisfaction and benefits of having your own horses, cattle, chickens and extended family on the property with the ability to add a pool, self-sustaining garden, private vineyard, or expanded outdoor living space!
• Purchase for income potential (Competition is limited in this rural area)
1. Utilize as an Airbnb (Saude Creek Winery is approximately 1.5 miles from this property and is a wedding venue)
2. Rent on a long-term or short-term basis (consider the number of traveling nurses, traveling executives, and future homeowners that need short-term housing until they find a property to purchase)
3. Rent out the horse stalls for additional income
• Purchase the property for a combination of any of these uses! So MANY Possibilities!!
 

DETAILS

Home Features

• MAIN HOUSE:
• 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a 2-car attached garage
• Open living room
• Separate dining room
• Eat-in kitchen area
• Spacious kitchen with pull out drawers in cabinets, granite countertops, all new appliances, New Kitchen Appliances and deep sink added in 2016 (Wolf cooktop, Thermador oven, GE Subzero Refrigerator) - $40,000
• RO water purification system
• Separate laundry room
• 1st-floor primary bedroom with large walk-in closet and ensuite with double sinks, separate shower and jetted soaker tub.
• 2nd primary bedroom with ensuite and walk-in closet
• 2 additional bedrooms, 2 office/hobby rooms, cedar closet and bonus room on 2nd Floor.
• Wrap around covered porch and upstairs balcony offers panoramic views of the beautiful landscape.
• Constructed in 1997 with numerous updates over the past 8 years
• New roof in 2019 (50-year shingles) - $16,600
• 484 SF Sunroom Addition (2017) - $100,000
• Replaced all HVAC units - Downstairs (2015) Upstairs unit (2020)
• Encapsulated Crawl Space w/ dehumidifier (2022) - $30,000 - 4 yrs left on warranty
• Whole House Generator (2015) - $10,000 warranty until 9/2025
• Heos surround sound system
• New double doors by Anderson in Living Room added in October 2023 - $5,000
• GUEST HOUSE-
• Brick, Cape originally built in 1955 and renovated in the early 2000s
• 2,072 SF with a finished basement
• Located on a separate but adjoining 1.24 acre parcel
• First-floor Primary bedroom with ensuite and walk-in closet
• Kitchen with granite countertops and all new appliances (2018)
• Dining area
• Half bath
• Living room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace
• Upstairs includes 2 additional rooms, 1 full bath,
• Extra attic space (9x16)+/- that could be used as storage or finished off to add more living space
• Finished basement includes the laundry area, open living area and storage rooms.
• Three-car, fully conditioned detached garage
• The septic tank is 750 gallons which is designed for a 2-bedroom home and supports 4 people; however, a new perc test could be obtained to establish the suitability of rebuilding the system to support a 3-bedroom sized tank (6 people) if desired.
• French drain installed for the basement area (2018) - $8,000
• Cherry trees and berry bushes
• Chicken coop
• Gardener’s shed
• Although no known defects exist, this property is being sold “As Is”

Lot Features

• 3 Wells
• 3 Septic systems
• 1,000-gallon buried propane tank (owned) - Main House
• Irrigation system -Main House
• High-Speed Internet available Cox Communication
• Four separate utility meters (Main house, Guest House, Three-Car Detached Garage, Horse Barn)

Horse Facility Features

• Concrete Foundation, wood framed barn with vinyl siding
• 11- Stall Horse Barn with Lean-to - (10) 12x12 stalls and (1) 12x16 stalls
• Finished attached living quarters in 2020 with den, 1.5 Baths, kitchen, laundry area, and spacious bedroom - $90,000
• Heated tack room
• Feed room
• Wash stall with hot and cold water
• Rubber mats for a few stalls
• Replaced roof in 2020 (50-year shingles) - $17,500
• 7 Pastures and 2 Paddocks – Can be opened to serve as 1 large pasture
• Double-sided Ritchie Automatic Frost Freeze water feeders in several pastures
• Five-strand, High Tensile Wire Fencing added in (2017) - $50,000
• Large 45x60x16 four-bay Hay Barn built in 2018 - $82,000
• 120x180 riding arena with lights
• Pre-wired for a portable generator
• (2) Run-in sheds (1) Finished and (1) unfinished
• Well (240 gallons)
• Septic (750 gallons)
• Flat to rolling topography
• No HOA or covenants
• Farm Equipment in Hay Barn (For Sale separately)

Distances

• 6 miles to schools
• 28 miles to airports
• 16 miles to hospitals
• 16 miles to shopping