The Old Customs House By The River

The Old Customs House in Virginia

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.

The Old Customs House in Virginia

It was this key location that resulted in the home being used as a “Customs House” – a place where customs fees (duties levied by local government on imported goods) were once collected and recorded in the golden age of commerce and trade on the river.

The Old Customs House in Virginia

Over the years, the building also served as a tavern.

Today, the 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house is used as a private residence, and it is up for sale!

109 Prince Street in Tappahannock, VA is listed at $595,000.

The Old Customs House in Tappahannock Virginia

Oddly, as you step into the foyer, you are greeted by a large dining table.

This awkward placement perhaps has to do with the building’s past as a customs house. One can imagine a prominent wooden desk in the middle of the room, with an earnest customs agent in uniform sitting behind it, ready to collect the dues from the incoming mariners.

It seems the building’s original footprint is still intact.

The Old Customs House in Tappahannock Virginia

The home has a total of 2,499 square feet.

The Old Customs House in Tappahannock Virginia

There are many wonderful surviving features including: high ceilings, original mantels, moldings, original door hardware, multiple fireplaces with interior chimneys, original heart pine floors, staircases, flemish bond brickwork, and nine-over-nine sash windows – most with original glass!

The Old Customs House in Tappahannock Virginia

The kitchen, is well, kind of a letdown.

The Old Customs House in Tappahannock Virginia

But check out those amazing antique wood floors!

There is also a small breakfast area off to the side of the kitchen.

The Old Customs House in Tappahannock Virginia

The best part of this old house is the bedrooms on the second floor.

The Old Customs House in Tappahannock Virginia

Climbing up those stairs is like stepping back in time.

The Old Customs House in Tappahannock Virginia

The Old Customs House in Tappahannock Virginia

The furnishings are fabulously appropriate for this old space.

The Old Customs House in Tappahannock Virginia

Each of the three bedrooms has its own fireplace.

Historic home for sale in Virginia

Historic home for sale in Virginia

Those dormer window nooks are abundantly charming.

Historic home for sale in Virginia

Unlike the kitchen, the bathrooms have been updated.

Historic home for sale in Virginia

A great bonus space in the home is the garden-level basement being used as a family room.

Historic home for sale in Virginia

Historic home for sale in Virginia

Historic home for sale in Virginia

Historic home for sale in Virginia

Check out the old door circa middle 1700s:

Historic home for sale in Virginia

Historic home for sale in Virginia

So fantastic that the door, and the hardware, have survived!

On the river-facing side of the house, there is a gorgeous covered porch.

Historic home for sale in Virginia

Steeped in history, this building would make an excellent riverside bed & breakfast.

Of course, the kitchen would need a bit of updating.

Historic home for sale in Virginia

But how gorgeous is this Old Customs House?

 

Source:

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/109-Prince-St_Tappahannock_VA_22560_M69031-36928

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