Virginia Estates: Traditional Colonial Estates and Contemporary
Estate Properties
Colonial Virginia estates are steeped in American history. For
many, these large land holdings with multiple outbuildings in
the rural south inspire remembrances of the American South at
the height of elegant living. Even with the advent of
metropolitan living and modern conveniences, the colonial
Virginia estate has never quite gone out of style. Currently
Virginia estates are sought after properties surging in
popularity. Many Virginia estates are sought after by for their
charm and location. Some of the older estates in need of
renovation are sought after by buyers whose love of history and
nostalgia for a bygone era are paramount. Estates appeal to
buyers whose preferred lifestyle has led them to large Virginia
estates as residents so they may incorporate farming, sporting,
or entertaining guests into their daily lives.
Contemporary Virginia estates are being built with the features
of luxury homes and cater to the tastes of the luxury buyer.
Some include saunas, spas, indoor and/or outdoor swimming pools
or lap pools, work out facilities, wet bars, and sports rooms.
Families are also requesting outdoor kitchens and living spaces.
Contemporary estates start in the $400,00-500,000 range and are
priced upwards into the millions, depending upon acreage,
outbuildings, and features.
Types of Colonial Virginia Estates The contemporary Virginia
estate owner is seeking refuge from the crowded living and
traffic patterns of larger urban areas. With privacy and a large
amount of space, families can utilize the different rooms in the
house for various activities, and guests can be housed and
entertained properly. There are many types of estates in
Virginia: these include waterfront estates, equestrian estates,
historic estates, country estates, and sporting estates. The
estate purchaser will have a unique area of interest and pursue
a land holding which accommodates those interests.
Historic Virginia Estates, Country Estates and Equestrian
Estates Historic estates in Virginia abound. The National
Register of Historic Places lists 2,000 state properties. The
history and lineage of Virginia Estates are indexed in a two
volume book, Index to Virginia Estates, by Helen FM Leary.
Though this two volume collection is geared towards the
genealogical investigator, a real estate buyer who is interested
in investing in a Virginia Estate might easily discover its
history in its pages. Many historic Virginia Estates date to
Colonial Times, though many were built in the 19th Century
Antebellum South and post civil war eras. There are also some
excellent equestrian estates in Virginia, which has always been
renowned for horse breeding, training, and competition. Country
estates in Virginia can often date to the colonial period. Many
are still in excellent condition because they have been
continually inhabited by many generations.
Waterfront Estates The Chesapeake Bay and its many tributaries
were main thoroughfares in colonial Virginia. For this reason,
waterfront estates are plentiful in the northern neck of
Virginia (areas like Gloucester, Matthews, Gwyn's Island) and
along the James River and York River, near Williamsburg and
Yorktown. Williamsburg was the 18th Century colonial capital of
Virginia and many landholders wanted to be as close as possible.
Land Parcels to Build Estates For the luxury home owner that
would like to custom build their estate home on a suitable
parcel of land for an estate, Virginia has plenty of large
parcels that would make perfect sites for the contemporary
Virginia estate. Land parcels for estates offer gorgeous views
of picturesque countryside, and rivers and ponds.
As a realtor in Williamsburg Virginia area I have a vast
knowledge of estate properties and the local area. My marketing
area includes East of Richmond, Virginia and South of the
Eastern Shore to the North Carolina border. Call me at
757-288-4685 if I can help you select the Virginia Estate that
meets the criteria for the home you desire.