A private country retreat on nearly 20 acres with meadows, woodlands, fenced paddocks, gunite pool, hot tub, greenhouse & 3-stall barn. "L'aubaine" is located on a long meandering drive & features a classic style home built by John Stinson & extensively remodeled in 2002 by noted builder John Flippen. Beautiful craftsmanship w/ custom millwork, curved windows, vaulted & beamed ceilings. The French country-inspired kitchen, was exceptionally well designed & built, w/ custom cabinetry, granite island, Viking range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, walk-in pantry & built-in charcoal grill/rotisserie. Kitchen opens to morning room, w/ views of pool & rear paddock. Great room features 2 fireplaces, built-in bookcases, window seat & custom woodwork opens to gorgeous Sunroom. 1st-floor primary suite overlooks the meadow & includes gas fireplace, two walk-in closets & a beautiful bath w/ heated Italian tile floors, Brazilian marble, sunken garden tub, custom shower & cedar sauna. Bath opens to a vintage 10' x 18' Lord & Burnham greenhouse with electricity & water. Additional 1st-floor rooms include living and dining rooms, each w/ a fireplace. Two spacious bedrooms upstairs, one w/ ensuite bath, plus walk-in attic storage. Separate suite over the three-car garage offers kitchenette, living and sleeping areas, full bath, walk-in closet and private deck overlooking the pool and paddock. Outdoor amenities include a gorgeous gunite "lazy L" pool w/ resurfacing and new tile in 2023, new pump in 2024 and new cover in 2026; sunken hot tub w/ new heater in 2024 & new cover in 2026; three-board fencing and multiple gates; and a 3-stall barn w/ hay loft, feed room, tack/shop area & attached pole barn. Large three-car garage with built-in cabinetry & workbench. Grand Manor 50-year roof cleaned & tuned in September 2026. Custom landscape lighting. A distinctive property offering privacy, beautiful views & room for horses, gardens, entertaining & country living all within 20 minutes to Short pump restaurants and shopping!
For sale
$1,297,000
1224 The Frst, Crozier, VA 23039
4beds
5,129sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
19.8 Acres Lot
$1,226,400 Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$125/mo HOA
What's special
Gorgeous sunroomHot tubGunite poolWindow seatCustom woodworkClassic style homeCustom landscape lighting
- 27 days
- 3,365
- 369
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Susan Stynes 804-822-5324,
River City Elite Properties - Real Broker 804-594-6750
Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2625088
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Center Hall
Primary bedroom
- Description: Gas Fireplace, Beautiful pastoral views
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 17.0
Bedroom 2
- Description: Brick Feature, Hardwood, 2 Closets
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 13.0
Bedroom 3
- Description: Meadow Views, Carpet, Walk-in Closet, Private Bath
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 17.0
Bedroom 4
- Description: Private Suite over Garage, Hardwood, Walk-In, Bath
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 15.0
Additional room
- Description: Sunroom, Vaulted Ceiling, French Doors
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
Dining room
- Description: Marble Gas Fireplace, Chair Rail
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 15.0
Family room
- Description: 2-Story, Beams, 2 Fireplaces, Built-ins
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 14.0
Foyer
- Description: Glass Sidelights, Sate Floor
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 9.0
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Half bath
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: 2 Pantries, rotisserie/pizza oven
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 24.0 x 12.0
Laundry
- Description: Built-Ins, Sink
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Laundry
- Description: Dog Grooming Station, built in tub
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Description: Marble Gas Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 15.0
Office
- Description: Refrigerator, sink, Window Sink, Balcony with View
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 13.0
Sitting room
- Description: French Doors, Vaulted Ceilings, Pool View
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 13.0
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Propane, Zoned
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Zoned, Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Softener, Water Heater, Water Purifier, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Bay Window, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Loft, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Solid Surface Counters, Skylights, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Partially Carpeted, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Insulated Doors
- Windows: Leaded Glass, Skylight(s), Storm Window(s), Thermal Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Access Only,Walk-In
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Gas, Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,129 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,129
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Access, Garage, Oversized, Two Spaces, Workshop in Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Lighting, Storage, Shed
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, Gunite, In Ground, Pool, Private
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Lake, Lake Front, Water Access, Walk to Water, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 19.8 Acres
- Features: Dead End, Pasture, Wooded, Waterfront
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Garage Apartment, Stable(s)
- Parcel number: 55140260
- Zoning description: A-2
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Cedar, Drywall, Frame
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat Facilities, Common Grounds/Area, Home Owners Association, Lake, Park, Pond
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: The Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Road Maintenance
- HOA fee: $1,500 annually
Location
- Region: Crozier
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $253/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,266,300
- Annual tax amount: $6,711
- Date on market: 9/16/2026
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
Estimated market value
$1,226,400
$1.17M - $1.29M
$5,223/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,297,000+54.6%$253/sqft |
Source:  CVRMLS #2625088 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2019 | Sold | $839,000-1.3%$164/sqft |
Source: CVRMLS #1911931 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2019 | Pending sale | $850,000$166/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster REALTORS #1911931 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2019 | Listed for sale | $850,000$166/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster REALTORS #1911931 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,455 +8.5% | $1,218,000 +8.5% |
| 2024 | $5,948 +5.2% | $1,122,200 +5.2% |
| 2023 | $5,655 +8.1% | $1,066,900 +8.1% |
| 2022 | $5,232 | $987,100 +22.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $804,800 +9.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $737,100 -3.7% |
| 2019 | $4,057 +4% | $765,500 +8.2% |
| 2018 | $3,901 | $707,700 -3.5% |
| 2017 | $3,901 +92.2% | $733,300 -4.3% |
| 2016 | $2,030 | $766,100 +0.9% |
| 2015 | $2,030 | $759,200 +2% |
| 2014 | -- | $744,400 +0.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $738,100 +1.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $727,500 -4.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $760,400 -6.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $815,600 -6.3% |
| 2009 | $4,612 +7.6% | $870,200 +7.6% |
| 2008 | $4,285 | $808,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $808,500 +31.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $612,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $612,800 |
| 2004 | $3,616 | $612,800 +3.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $593,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $593,200 |
| 2001 | $4,093 | $593,200 |
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Neighborhood: 23039
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Randolph
- Middle: Goochland
- High: Goochland
Source: CVRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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