Step into Virginia history at 1700 Calais Trail, a rare & beautifully preserved circa 1750 estate situated on 10.85 acres of agriculturally zoned land in scenic eastern Powhatan. With nearly 5,000 sq ft of living space, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths & a rich blend of historic charm & modern function, this property offers endless potential as a private retreat, small farm, or legacy home. A wide brick walkway leads you to the welcoming front porch with wood shutters & a period-style screen door. Inside, the grand foyer sets the tone with soaring 12 ft ceilings, transom windows, detailed trim, chair rail & a beautifully crafted staircase. The living room/parlor features wide plank wood floors, built-in shelves, & a wood-burning fireplace, opening through double doors to the elegant formal dining room with oversized windows, dual chandeliers, & intricate millwork. The main level also includes a library with fireplace & built-ins, a dedicated office with closet, & a sprawling great room featuring a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, custom woodwork, & stunning views of the property. The kitchen offers Corian counters, white appliances, a skylight, butler’s pantry, & a large island connecting seamlessly to both formal & informal dining spaces. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a fireplace, dual walk-in closets, ensuite bath with walk-in tiled shower, double vanity & a second laundry area. Two more bedrooms & a full hall bath complete the second floor. Function meets charm throughout, including thoughtful details like wide-plank floors, multiple fireplaces, & original millwork. The home’s first level is brick with wood siding above, maintaining the historical integrity of its 18th-century construction. Outdoors, enjoy a 30x13 rear deck, fenced pasture, feed barn, mature landscaping, & wooded privacy. A 2-car garage with bonus room above provides added versatility. This is a truly special property—steeped in history & ready for your next chapter.
Sold for $950,000
$950,000
1700 Calais Trl, Powhatan, VA 23139
3beds
4,902sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1750
10.85 Acres Lot
$974,800 Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$2,398 Estimated rent
Home value
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Feed barnWood-burning fireplaceMultiple fireplacesWide brick walkwayFenced pastureGreat roomMature landscaping
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Listed by:
Sean Carlton (804)317-9062,
Long & Foster REALTORS
Bought with:
Sarah Landrum, 0225209624
Virginia Capital Realty
Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2521094
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: Ensuite,Twin WIC,FP,Wood Floors,12x10 Bonus Area
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 19.6 x 17.0
Bedroom 2
- Description: Wood Floors, Sliding Closet Door, Access to BR 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 16.6 x 15.0
Bedroom 3
- Description: Wood Floors, Single Closet Door, access BR 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 19.6 x 13.0
Additional room
- Description: Cubbie, Built in cabinets, Garage Access, Mud room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 9.0
Additional room
- Description: Bonus Room Above the Garage,Carpet,Recessed Lights
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 25.0 x 19.6
Additional room
- Description: Landing Area Used as Reading area off the stairs
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Dining room
- Description: wide plank wood floors, 2 chandeliers, woodwork
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 15.0
Dining room
- Description: Wood Floors, Sky Light, Sliding Glass Door to deck
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 21.6 x 12.6
Foyer
- Description: Grand Entrance, Decorative Wood work,crown molding
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 21.0 x 10.6
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Great room
- Description: Stone FP, Built In cabinets, Stepdown, wood floors
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 21.6 x 19.6
Kitchen
- Description: Butlers Pantry, Huge Center Island, Large Skylight
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 15.0
Laundry
- Description: Washer/Dryer, Sink, Cabinets, Counters
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 8.6
Living room
- Description: FP, Custom Built ins, Wide plank wood floors
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 17.0
Office
- Description: Wide Plank Wood Floors, built in cabinets
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 12.6
Office
- Description: Wide Plank Wood Floors, decorative wood work, FP
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 16.0
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil, Radiator(s), Steam
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Microwave, Stove
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Butler's Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Fireplace, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Solid Surface Counters, Skylights, Track Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Partially Carpeted, Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,902 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,902
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Two Spaces, Garage Faces Side, Unpaved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Out Building(s), Porch, Storage, Shed, Unpaved Driveway
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Partial,Picket
Lot
- Size: 10.85 Acres
- Features: Pasture
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Barn(s), Outbuilding, Stable(s)
- Parcel number: 01946A
- Zoning description: R-R
- Special conditions: Estate
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1750
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Powhatan
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Estate
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | Sold | $950,000+5.7%$194/sqft |
Source:  CVRMLS #2521094 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Pending sale | $899,000$183/sqft |
Source: CVRMLS #2521094 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000$183/sqft |
Source: CVRMLS #2521094 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2025 | Pending sale | $899,000$183/sqft |
Source: CVRMLS #2521094 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000$183/sqft |
Source: CVRMLS #2521094 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,203 -6.6% | $609,100 +4.2% |
| 2022 | $4,501 -5.2% | $584,600 +4.6% |
| 2021 | $4,750 | $558,800 |
| 2020 | $4,750 +9.6% | $558,800 +14.1% |
| 2019 | $4,336 +18.9% | $489,900 |
| 2018 | $3,646 | $489,900 +6% |
| 2017 | $3,646 | $462,100 |
| 2016 | $3,646 | $462,100 +14.1% |
| 2014 | $3,646 | $405,100 -15.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $479,900 -20% |
| 2011 | -- | $599,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $599,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $599,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 23139
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Flat Rock Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.2 mi
- 7/10Powhatan Jr. High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.5 mi
- 5/10Powhatan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Flat Rock
- Middle: Powhatan
- High: Powhatan
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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- Powhatan County
- Powhatan
- 23139
- 1700 Calais Trl
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