4553 Merry Point Road

Closed 7/18/16
Closed 7/18/16
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Roadside Entrance - Enter off Merry Point Road to beautiful drive through the property to land side of home. Beautiful green grass and fields of trees and landscaping. Circle drive with spacious parking area.
Historical Property - History abounds in this house but still has all the modern conveniences and six fireplaces.
Road Entrance - Beautiful trip into a historical part of Lancaster County.
Another Entrance View
Entrance - Delightful entrance with natural surroundings and beauty as you drive to main residence.
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Second Addition - Main addition on home, riverside.
Third House Wing - Third addition to house is beautiful entrance foyer and large beamed ceiling with fireplace. Lofts at each end for library storage and private office.
Covered Porch - Perfect porch with French doors from gathering room for outdoor living and enjoying waterfront views.
Porch Views - Perfect water views.
River Views - Wonderful views of river from house.
Dock - Private dock on river with sandy shoreline. Ideal boating area on Corrotoman River just off Rappahannock River.
River Views - Blue waters on the Corrotoman River.
Shoreline - Looking along the property.
Dependency on River - Bootary original building along riverbank near Ferry.
Porch at Bootary - Ideal place to sit on river's edge, relax, and read your favorite book with great summer breezes.
Entrance - An inviting entrance with panel led wall of closets.
Absolutely charming formal living room with fireplaces and double door overlooking River.
Living Room Doors - Doors lead to riverside porch and front lawn of porch.
Front Porch Views
Dining Room View - View looking from living room into dining room.
Formal Dining Room - Large, spacious dining room with fireplace off formal living room and kitchen.
Kitchen - Cook's kitchen, lots of storage off dining room.
Kitchen - Great windows and light in kitchen.
Gathering Room - Gathering room with fireplace, wood floors, and two lofts.
Gathering Room - French doors to covered porch.
First Addition - Oldest section of home. Study or office.
Study - Great study or media area.
Bedroom - Main level with fireplace.
Guest Room - Second level bedroom in oldest section.
Master Bedroom - Large Master on second level with updated master bath and closets with fireplace.
Master Bedroom
Guest House - Perfect 1930's guest house is ideal for lots of family and friends.
Guest House - Bright and cheerful living room in guest house.
Guest house kitchen has all your needs.
Guest house eating area.
Guest House
Guest House - Main level bedroom
Guest House - Second Guest Bedroom
Waterside Views - Oldest of three sections of home. Enter through main house or private entrance. Floor plan of this wing offers sitting, bedroom with fireplace, second level bedroom plus one bath.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$850,000
5 beds3,990 sqft
4553 Merry Point Rd, Lancaster, VA 22503
Single FamilyProperty Type
14.75 acresLot Size
1767Year Built
$213/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Circa 1767 Tidewater style river home with two additions in 1852 & 1940 is ideally located on the shores on the Corrotoman River with wide water views from the richly landscaped site offering beautiful large shade trees and an abundance of gardens. The home offers a stunning living room with double doors overlooking the river. Beautiful fireplaces at each end of this large room, tall ceilings, and detailed moldings complete a wonderful area for both formal and informal enjoyment. In the 1940's a...Circa 1767 Tidewater style river home with two additions in 1852 & 1940 is ideally located on the shores on the Corrotoman River with wide water views from the richly landscaped site offering beautiful large shade trees and an abundance of gardens. The home offers a stunning living room with double doors overlooking the river. Beautiful fireplaces at each end of this large room, tall ceilings, and detailed moldings complete a wonderful area for both formal and informal enjoyment. In the 1940's a delightful gathering room w/ fireplace, beamed tall ceilings, lofts at each end, and French doors to a covered porch & patio was built. The home also offers beautiful dining room w/ fireplace, study, and 2 bedrooms in original addition w/ fireplace in one bedroom, plus spacious master w/ fireplace and bath on second level. Also a 3rd guest bath on main level. Cook's kitchen w/ spacious storage & great light from large windows. In addition, a 2 BR guest house, gardens, smoke house, 2 bay open garage w/ storage & wonderful dependency at river's edge. Property offers 14+ acres with wide water frontage and dock w/ 3.5ft+-MLW, but can easily be extended. Call for appointment to see for yourself!
  • Listed by: Sandra Huggins H. Hargett 804.436.3454 sandra.hargett@coldwellbanker.com • Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Bay Prop
Listing closed: 07/18/2016 12:00 AM • Source: CBRAR, MLS#: 1611536

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Property Information for 4553 Merry Point Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,932 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Lancaster County
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Waterfront Features: River Front, River Access
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: R1
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1767
  • Lot Size: 14.75 AC / 642,510 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Route 3 toward Lancaster, take left on Route 604 Merry Point Road toward the Ferry. Follow to 4553 Merry Point Road.
  • Latitude: 37.715805
  • Longitude: -76.488591
  • MLS Area Major: 110 - Lancaster
  • Water Body Name: Corrotoman Rive
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 21-39, 21-42D
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,932.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 786300
  • Tax Year: 2015
School Information
  • Elementary School: Lancaster
  • High School: Lancaster
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lancaster
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Carport, No Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 14.75
  • Lot Size Area: 14.75
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 320.0
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 3990.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1767
  • Year Built Details: Historic
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Construction Materials: Plaster, Wood Siding
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Roof: Wood
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Exterior Features: Dock, Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings, Kitchen Island
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Water Heater: Electric

Property History for 4553 Merry Point Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2016

Sold

CBRAR #1611536

$850,000—
Jul 13, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1079903362

$850,000—
Jul 11, 2016

Pending

CBRAR #1611536

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2016

Sold

CBRAR #1611536

$850,000
07/13/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1079903362

$850,000
07/11/2016

Pending

CBRAR #1611536

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Public Records for 4553 Merry Point Road

Taxable ValueLand$297,900Additions$822,000Total$1,119,900
Tax Record2025$62 ($5 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt3,221 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,221 SqFtStories2Lot Size293,159 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1767ZoningR1CountyLANCASTERAPN21 39Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4553 Merry Point Road

This home is within Lancaster County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lancaster Elementary School
Public - K to 7
Lancaster High School
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lancaster Elementary School
PublicK to 7

Lancaster High School
Public8 to 12

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