Historic Farm with Restored Main
2459 DUNBROOKE Rd, Tappahannock, VA 22560
Restored 18th-century farm on 95+ acres of pristine farmland.
Type:Farm and Ranch Properties
Lot size:
95.00 Acres- Added:
- May 17, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 12
- Last Refresh:
- May 17 at 1:54 am
Property Features for 2459 DUNBROOKE Rd
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Lot size
- 95.00 Acres
- Property subtype
- Farm and Ranch Properties
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1781
Listing agent Karin J Andrews License #0225193712 (804) 445-5500
Listing office Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville (804) 445-5500
Listing date May 17, 2026
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HighLights
- Fully restored and renovated 1781 historic home (Cherry Walk) with original features and modern systems
- 95+ acres of pristine farmland with diverse habitats and water features (streams, pond)
- New wood‑shake gambrel roof, in‑ground salt pool with new salt system, and new drainage system
- Rare collection of original 18th‑century farm dependencies
- Located in the Millers Tavern Rural Historic District, offering a turn‑key oasis
- Convenient access to wineries, marinas, dining, historic sites, medical facilities, and major cities (Richmond, Washington D.C.)
Overview
Cherry Walk, built around 1781, is situated on a knoll with an English Basement. The main house showcases Flemish-bond brickwork, a wood-shake gambrel roof, and chimneys. Original doors, floors, hardware, and moldings are present. The property includes over 95 acres of farmland with hardwoods and pine forests, providing habitats for waterfowl, upland birds, wild turkey, deer, and foxes. The current owners have restored the main house, including new systems, fencing, roofing, and pollinator gardens. A new drainage system around the English Basement was completed in 2022-2023. An in-ground salt pool with a new salt system is located in the garden. Water features include natural streams and a farm pond. Soil types include Suffolk Sandy Loam, Atlee Silt Loam, Rumford and Emporia Soils, Rumford Sandy Loam, and Bib Sandy Loam. Corn, Winter Wheat and Soybeans have been planted, cultivated and harvested on the property with Deciduous Forest and Mixed Forest making up a portion of the property. Historic dependencies original to the property remain. Located in the Millers Tavern Rural Historic District of Essex County, this property is near wineries, marinas, antique shops, dining, historic sites, farmer's markets, boat landings, museums, seafood, medical facilities, and more. It is an easy drive to Richmond, Urbanna, Gloucester, Williamsburg, the Northern Neck, and Fredericksburg, and convenient to Washington, D.C. Horses are welcome. Agriculture is the primary industry in this region, with a John Deere Dealership and farming infrastructure prevalent.
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Farms
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Tappahannock
- County
- Essex
- State
- Virginia
- Longitude
- -76.9497182
- Latitude
- 37.8612453
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Farm - Restored 18th-century farm on 95+ acres of pristine farmland.
Where is this farm located?
The property is located at 2459 DUNBROOKE Rd Tappahannock, VA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,498,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully restored and renovated 1781 historic home (Cherry Walk) with original features and modern systems; 95+ acres of pristine farmland with diverse habitats and water features (streams, pond); New wood‑shake gambrel roof, in‑ground salt pool with new salt system, and new drainage system
