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Southeastern Virginia, and specifically the Williamsburg area, is
steeped in the history of some of the great land barons of the colonial,
revolutionary, and civil war eras. Though the great men and women who
once lived in these historic properties are now departed, their estates
remain as a legacy to the early American traditions once practiced there.
A recent article by VirginiaBusiness.com, revealed a new trend in estate
purchasing. Many estate purchasers are relocating from California and
the Northeast to Virginia estates so they may live on larger parcels of
land with more privacy.
The National Register of Historic Places lists 2,000 state properties in
Virginia. Some of these estate properties are in a state of disrepair. A
revival in the purchase of Virginia estates may mean that many will be
purchased and renovated. Historic Virginia estates and country estates
will likely continue to increase in value because of their uniqueness and
connection to American history.
Contemporary estate builders and purchasers are also selecting
Virginia as a site to showcase their custom built homes, because of its
colonial legacy, marriage with American traditions, and ample parcels of
land for building modern estates.
Virginia Estate Locations
Farms and estates are plentiful in various places in southeastern and
central Virginia including counties that border waterways or are early
American landmarks such as: New Kent, Northumberland, Gloucester,
Surrey, Isle of Wight, Dinwittie, Sussex, Essex, Richmond,
Westmoreland, Caroline, Hanover, Middlesex, Matthews, Orange, King
and Queen, and King William. These counties are mostly rural, and
remain steeped in old southern lifestyles.
Geographic Locations of Virginia Estates
I am a RE/Max Realtor in Williamsburg, Virginia and I am a buyer’s
agent for estate purchasers. I’m in the perfect location to provide this
service because, during colonial times, Williamsburg was the capital of
Virginia. Many estates were built within a day’s horse ride of
Williamsburg for proximity to the capital. Many traditional Virginia
estates are built on the waterfront, because the James, York, Potomac
Rivers and their tributaries and Mobjak Bay feed into the Chesapeake
Bay with ocean access. Travel and trade in colonial times was mainly by
boat and waterways.
Historic Virginia Estates
Some estate properties have fallen into disrepair, and need to be
updated and renovated. Other estate properties in Southeastern
Virginia have been inhabited for many generations by one family, and
are well kept, with mature hardwood forests, formal gardens, equestrian
facilities, guest cottages, and more. Some estates, such as the Berkeley
Estate outside Richmond, are income producing properties with herds of
sheep, actively farmed land, and/or lodging facilities and restaurants.
Land Parcels for Contemporary Luxury Estates in Virginia
For the real estate purchaser who wants to build a contemporary luxury
estate in Virginia, West, Southwest and Northwest of Williamsburg are
great locations. Here there is ample availability of large parcels of land
less than an hour’s drive to Richmond or Williamsburg. Areas outside
of Williamsburg are just beginning to develop, and land parcels will not
remain plentiful for too long.
Boating, Golfing, Recreation, Culture, Cuisine and Shopping Near
Williamsburg
Williamsburg and the Southeastern Virginia area are filled with some of
the finest signature golf courses on the East Coast, including Kingsmill
and Ford’s Colony in Williamsburg. Marinas, boat launches, and
waterfront estates with piers are also available here. For recreation,
families love Bush Gardens and Water Country USA, Colonial
Williamsburg, and Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown battlefields.
Cultural events, excellent cuisine, and premier outlet mall shopping are
all available in the Williamsburg and Richmond area.
Estate Purchasers Need Representation
Are you searching for a historic or contemporary estate or farmette in
Virginia? If so, you need a buyer’s agent who will represent you in this
real estate transaction. Transactions in Virginia are geared towards
protecting the seller because the seller pays commission, unless the
buyer has a buyer’s agent agreement with a buyer’s representative.
When searching for a buyer’s agent, make sure the designation ABR
(Accredited Buyer’s Representative) is beside their name. Acquiring an
estate property is a high-end purchase. It is therefore critical that you
agent is a certified ABR and has years of experience in the Virginia real
estate market. A buyer may check how many years experience an agent
has by visiting the Virginia Department of Professional Occupational
Regulations (DEPOR). DEPOR will provide information about years of
experience in the real estate profession and provide complaints filed
against the realtor.
Visit www.voncannonrealestate.com for other related articles about real estate in Virginia.
Elaine VonCannon is an award winning REALTOR with RE/Max Capital
in Williamsburg, Virginia, and she specializes in retirement and
relocation in the Williamsburg South Eastern Virginia area. She is an
Accredited Buyer's Representative as well as a Senior Real Estate
Specialist. Elaine VonCannon also works with real estate investors and
home sellers. Elaine is very active in the community, and serves on two
committees with the local board of REALTORS.
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