An Historic Treasure in Downtown Villiamsburg 209 Bums Lane
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An Historic Treasure in Downtown Villiamsburg 209 Bums Lane
An Historic Treasure in Downtown Villiamsburg 209 Bums Lane Villiamsburg, Virginia vStep back in time to Original colonial detailing is the hallmark of this handsome eighteenth century home, 'uilt in<Surry Virginia in 1770 by Quakers, Thomas and Mary pretlow, this home exemplifies the timeless charm of colonial architecture. In 1947, one hundred and seventy-seven years after its original construction, it was taken apart brick by brick, board by board, and moved to its present location inwilliamsburg. Two bricks marked with the initials of Thomas and Mary, TMP, and the year, 1770, have pride of place in the two brick sides of the home. Graciously proportioned rooms offer a comfortable and inviting setting for entertaining and for everyday living. Adjacent to the living room, the library boasts a painted panel above the fireplace depicting the home in its original ^Southampton County setting. The home's three additional fireplaces, framed in paneled surrounds, are handsome focal points of the living room, dining room and master bedroom. \ window-walled sunroom links the library to the kitchen and has doors leading to the terrace. Framed by boxwoods and in the shade of a 250 year old white oak tree, this charming outdoor living area offers a view to the side porch of the garage which imparts the quaint charm of a colonial outbuilding. • Original wall paneling and wide-plank heart pine floors • • 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms • Slate roof • • Full unfinished basement • Detached garage • • Approximately three-quarters of an acre • A truly exceptional offering in one of Villiamsburg's most prestigious in-town communities, this exquisite home is proudly offered at $599,000. Associate Broker 757.345.3816 VM 757.253.0707 Evenings E-Mail: [email protected] Prudential McCardle Realty An exceptioanlly private rear garden echoes the colonial charm of The Historic Area just a brief stroll away, Information contained herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted