426.15 Acres in Hague, VA - $2,195,000

This truly rare offering presents the buying opportunity of a lifetime for those seeking a vibrant rural life, family compound or sporting property set in the heart of the Northern Neck of Virgina, in Westmoreland County (known as the Mother of Presidents). This breathtaking 426.15 acre parcel was at one time the home of Thomas Lee whose home Mount Pleasant burned in 1729 while Stratford Hall was being built. Since that time, a portion of this property has become known as "Burnt House Field". This vast rolling parcel is partially fenced with 6500' of frontage on Lee Creek and Lower Machodoc Creek which lies just off of the Potomac River. The west portion of Machodoc Creek is considered Navigable. Other notable features include three ponds, 188+/- acres of open land, used as pasture and crop land, 139 ac is a nutrient buffer which includes cropland, pines and poplar. Wildlife and waterfowl abounds. Known in this part of the Northern Neck of Virginia as "the little hatchery" because of the myriad of ducks, geese, wild turkey and native birds and other species that abound. A breathtakingly beautiful property with a provenance that transcends the ages. A host of towering ancient trees, soaring hills, pastoral lower lands, rivers of daffodils and so much more make this a fabulously desirable property which adjoins, Mount Pleasant circa 1886, which is offered for purchase in another listing (317 Coles Point Road, Hague, VA).

A fantastic community awaits with wonderful small towns, restaurants, wineries, breweries, full service marinas, fine dining, historic sites, medical facilities, museums, fishing charters, tractor dealers, feed, farm and hardware supplies, art galleries, antique shops, farmers markets and more. This breathtaking property is convenient to Fredericksburg, Tappahannock, the entire Northern Neck of Virginia, Washington DC, Richmond, and Williamsburg.

Shown by Appointment. Please do not enter the property without an appointment or without contacting the Listing Agent as there are cattle grazing and numerous gates to go through to reach the high promontory and other pastures. Potential Purchaser must be qualified in this price range prior to showing. Please send bank or other letter or proof of funds prior to the request to show. Property is subject to a conservation easement (docs available) which allows for the construction of four good sized homes or other structures. Current Farm Leases for Crop Farmer and Cattle Farmer are both verbal. Crop farmer pays $120 per acre with no written contract.

The burial ground of Thomas Lee, the builder of Stratford Hall, Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee, both signers of the Declaration of Independance, is located on the property and owned by The Society of the Lees of Virginia. The burial ground / cemetery is not part of this sale. Both Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee were founding fathers of our nation and signers of the Declaration of Independance. Information on Stratford Hall, George Washington's Birthplace and other area sites, small towns and amenities can be found online. I will also be uploading a resource sheet which will include additional information. Conservation and Nutrient Bank Docs available to serious potential buyers, electronically, upon request.

Charming towns nearby include: Warsaw, Tappahannock, Montross, Colonial Beach, Heathsville, Irvington, Kilmarnock and more.