Beautiful 23+ Acre Estate with Guest House and 11 - stall Horse Barn w/ apartment
Lanexa, New Kent County, Virginia
Discover the charm of this unique 23+ acre equestrian estate in beautiful New Kent County. New Kent County is perfectly nestled between Williamsburg & Richmond and offers an open and relaxed atmosphere yet with the services and pleasures of an urban community. With flat to rolling topography, this remarkable property offers a wealth of opportunities for those seeking a serene private equestrian retreat, an expansive family estate, a unique income-producing venue or a magnificent homestead.
MAIN HOUSE: As you approach the property via the circular driveway, you'll arrive at the main house which includes 5,056 SF of living space, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 flex rooms and a 2-car attached garage. Built in 1997, this home has been well maintained with numerous updates within the past 8 years. A recently added sunroom invites abundant natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere with captivating views of the surrounding landscape. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the outdoors on the wrap-around covered porch or upstairs balcony, ideal for enjoying gentle breezes and captivating views of the surrounding landscape, creating an immediate sense of seclusion and privacy. As you venture into the backyard, you'll discover beautiful landscaping and plenty of space, allowing you to cultivate your own thriving oasis and self-sustaining lifestyle.
HORSE BARN & ATTACHED LIVING QUARTERS: The lovely eleven-stall, center aisle barn, with its self-contained 1,040+/- SF, 1 BR/ 1.5 BA apartment, is ideal for horse lovers, either for supplemental rental or for personal use & staff. It includes hot and cold running water, a heated tack room, a feed room and a wash stall. A separate 45x60 barn provides easy storage area for hay or equipment. The 7 pastures with 2 paddocks provide numerous options for your horses to roam.
GUEST HOUSE: Venture over via a connected driveway to the guest house which offers 2,072 SF of living space, an updated kitchen with all new appliances, a finished basement with French drain, a living room with cozy wood-burning fireplace, and a 1st floor primary bedroom suite with 2 additional rooms and full bathroom upstairs. The guest home is noted as two bedrooms because of the size of the septic tank which supports 4 people living in the house; however, a new perc test could be obtained to establish the suitability of rebuilding the system to support a 3-bedroom sized tank (6 people) if desired. The home could be used as a place for additional family members to live, a long-term or short-term rental. Additional features on the guest home property include a fully conditioned, 3-car, detached garage providing ample storage for vehicles and equipment or ideal for a workshop for a home-based business. A chicken coop, gardeners shed, cherry trees and berry bushes complete this lovely home.
Don't miss the opportunity to own this unique and versatile property. Indulge in the beauty of this exceptional estate and unlock its limitless potential. Contact us today to embark on a new chapter of rural living, surrounded by elegance, tranquility, privacy and conveniences.
This property includes 3 tax parcels which total 23+ acres. 16305 New Kent Hwy (Tax Map 26-91) includes the main house, horse barn with attached 1,040 SF +/- apartment, & a 45x60 hay barn on 15.68 acres. 16301 New Kent Hwy (Tax map 26-88A) includes the 2,072 SF guest house with a finished basement and fully conditioned, 3-car, detached garage on 1.246 acres. The 3rd parcel, identified as (Tax Map 26-88), includes 6.4 acres.
The current owners have utilized the property for their private homestead for almost 10 years. They have enjoyed tending to their cattle, horses, and chickens over the years. Their children rented the guest house and used the fully conditioned, three-car garage for their cabinetry business. They had a manager tend to the horse barn and live in the attached 1 BR/1.5 BA apartment.
Potential uses of the property:
• Enjoy as your own private homestead, similar to the current owners, and enjoy the personal satisfaction and benefits of having your own horses, cattle, chickens and extended family on the property with the ability to add a pool, self-sustaining garden, private vineyard, or expanded outdoor living space!
• Purchase for income potential (Competition is limited in this rural area)
1. Utilize as an Airbnb (Saude Creek Winery is approximately 1.5 miles from this property and is a wedding venue)
2. Rent on a long-term or short-term basis (consider the number of traveling nurses, traveling executives, and future homeowners that need short-term housing until they find a property to purchase)
• Purchase the property for a combination of any of these uses! So MANY Possibilities!!
Susanne Gibson & Amy Edmonds
, Virginia Capital Realty
