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Have a look at this fascinating place known as the Old Customs House. It was built around the year 1750. It is located in Tappahannock, Virginia in the Historic District on a prominent spot overlooking the Rappahannock River. It was this key location that resulted in the home being used as a "Customs House" -... Continue Reading →
The interesting thing about this wonderful old house is that the realtor has it listed as being "c. 1921". Who thinks the agent's guestimate is off by a few decades? Granted he does state "City records do not go back past 1921", but come on. This house is waaaaaay older than the 1920's. It likely... Continue Reading →
Seemingly frozen in a bygone time, this grand Georgian-style home is permeated with old southern charm. Built in 1910, this house in the heart of Floyd, Virginia is currently listed for sale for $695,000. From the gracious front porch, you step into a time capsule of southern elegance circa 1940s and earlier. It has a... Continue Reading →
It's not exactly pink... it's more of a rosy-peachy hue. But locals have long referred to it as The Pink House. The Pink House is located in the heart of a quaint historic village called Waterford. Waterford is in Loudoun County, Virginia about 47 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. Here's the cool thing: the entire... Continue Reading →
