202 E Bank St, Bridgewater, VA 22812

Soliciting this Seller with attempts to list the property as a seller’s agent is strictly forbidden. This beautiful family home is located on a spacious, quiet corner lot in the heart of downtown Bridgewater, less than two blocks from the campus of Bridgewater College, Wynant Place Park, Edgebriar Park, 7 Bridges Park, the North River, the Sipe Center, and the quaint shops and eateries on Main Street. The Doug Willis indoor tennis facility at Harrison Park, Wildwood Park, Generations Park, Oakdale Park, Bridgewater Community Center, Sandy Bottom Mini-Golf, and Par 3 Course are also located less than one mile away, and all are offered free to Bridgewater Residents. A wrap-around front porch welcomes guests and leads to a screened mud porch before opening up to a composite deck shaded by an old-growth apple tree that still produces fruit. Beautiful landscaping, including native and non-native shrubbery, blueberries, blackberries, and stones found nearby, surround the house, along with a garden shed and root cellar. Because of the proximity to the river, the soil on the property is exceptionally fertile, producing a thick lawn and high-yielding vegetable gardens. The home was built in 1830 and has been entirely renovated. Most recently, the dining room was restored with a handmade chandelier and mouldings from the mid-1800s, the half bath was updated with wainscoting, crown moulding, and a handmade light fixture, and the chimney was lined with a stainless steel flue, new stainless crown, and grouted solid by Blue Ridge Chimney. The front entry opens to a cozy living room with an open staircase, flanked on the right by an office and a half bathroom. A cased opening in the living room leads to the kitchen with a new refrigerator and large farm-style windows. A wide, paneled cased opening adds elegance and formality to the dining room adjoining the kitchen, with an original door that leads to the screened mud porch and the deck. A spacious master suite is tucked behind the kitchen, with room for a king-sized bed, nightstands, and a dresser. The master bathroom, also recently renovated, features a bowed vanity with a granite top, an antique clawfoot tub with shower curtains, a walk-in closet, and a laundry area. Windows on both exterior walls of the master bathroom make the space feel bright and cheerful. From the living room, a walk up the original staircase leads to three bedrooms on the second level served by a spacious full bath which has also been renovated recently. You can see the North River, Edgebriar Park, and the Main Street Bridge from the upstairs windows. The home is heated and cooled with central air, hooked up to public water and sewer, and has access to the latest high-speed internet and cable TV services. Recent updates to the chimney in the living room provide the option for a wood-burning stove, which will easily heat the entire home, even in the coldest months. This is a rare opportunity to own a beautiful piece of history, perfectly located on a friendly, quiet street in one of the most coveted communities in the Shenandoah Valley. Serious, qualified inquiries only. The home is currently leased to outstanding tenants who care for and maintain the property, but have agreed to vacate prior to closing. Seller is not motivated to sell this property quickly. An appointment with Seller is required to view the property. A pre-qualification letter for, or above, the list price is required to schedule an appointment to view the property. The closing attorney will be Welby C. Showalter, 66 West Water Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801. A 2% buyer’s agent commission is available for offers at or above list price; however, buyers are encouraged to approach the Seller directly. Call or email only. Seller will not respond to text message inquiries.