2788 Great Oak Rd, Warfield, VA 23889

Property Description

HISTORIC GEM c1734 "Bothwick Hall" is ideally situated way back off the road down a meandering driveway surrounded on 3 sides by mature trees, one was THE RECORD-BREAKING 600 YEAR OLD GRAND OAK! It fell in a storm but has new growth on the remaining trunk. <P>Located a in between Highway 58 or I85/Rt1! Privacy yet only a few miles from a convenience store/gas station and the Citizens Convenience Center dump. <P> This beautiful 292 year young home has many original historic features like H&L hinges, 6 panel doors, multi-layered trim, original converted light fixtures, original heart-pine wood floors, original staircase, original paneled wainscoting, original 9 over 9 windows on the main level (replacement windows upstairs), original weatherboard siding is protected by modern vinyl siding and aluminum trim, main house has a newer asphalt shingle roof, and the porches are in excellent repair. <P> Bothwick Hall folklore ties to Edgar Allen Poe and many other famous early Americans. It is NOT on the historic home registry but should qualify. <P> Old stone dry-well is out back. Has modern septic and well. 2-story tobacco barn is in rough shape but could be saved with stabilizing and investment. Old kitchen house was razed. <P> Showings are scheduled by advance appointment only and are for serious vetted buyers and listing agent must accompany.