Glorious Dunham Massie Farm, c.1845 with later additions is an exceptional waterfront estate of 51+ acres in Gloucester, VA on a private peninsula with 1,627 ft.+/- fronting Back Creek and the pristine North River. A warm and welcoming presence beckons adventure from the moment you approach the entrance. A wide avenue of towering willow oaks, graced with wildflower meadows and pond, leads to the discreetly sited 1.5 story clapboard residence of 6,100 sq. ft. with bold brick chimneys,10 fireplaces and slate gable roof. Featured on historic Virginia Garden Week Tours in 1998, 2010 and 2018, the home with lovely gardens,intriguing birdhouses and wildlife habitats,takes its origin from the historic home of the same name in Cheshire, England. Immensely joyful and filled with light, the original two-over-two farmhouse, built for a member of the Taliaferro family of Ware Neck, is centered by 2 spacious wings affectionately appointed by the most recent owners.Features include heart pine floors,eight-over-eight windows with water views from nearly every room,1st floor Master en-suite,huge walk-in attics,spacious kitchen, dining & family room wing, and delightful screened porch with brick terrace for entertaining.Enhanced shoreline with rip-rap and jetties.Dock on Back Creek, 2 slips (6'MLW) buyer to verify. Dependencies include 2-story cottage/no plumbing, old caretaker house turned office, gazebo, corncrib, barn/storage/porch building, garden shed, dog bath, garage/storage/maintenance area for grounds and 2 waterfront lots.Convenient to Richmond, Williamsburg,Charlottesville, NOVA.
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