A newer term in the scheme of the world’s history, historical homes rather than old homes were considered de rigueur during the early 1800s. There are several criteria to meet when considering buying or renovating a historic home. Usually, the home is at least a certain age which depends on which list you are considering yourself on, and when either buying or renovating the home should be in the same form it was when built. Of course, and not to be missed, an important requirement is that either a person of historical significance is associated with the home, the building is known for it’s interior or architecture, or if something of historically important occurred at the home. Continue reading
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Before moving to Virginia from Seattle, I never thought in a million years I would end up in Central Virginia. But moving here, I ended up being pleasantly surprised. Virginia’s historic background is what I noticed first. There is a piece of US history almost everywhere you visit. From Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson; Richmond, states capital; to Colonial Williamsburg. Continue reading
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Purchasing a Virginia historic home can inspire a million different projects or ideas. You can turn amazing Victorian homes into bed and breakfasts. Cozy cottages into a personal Virginia historic home or how about a plantation into an epic wedding venue? But what about turning a piece of Virginia history into a local eatery or elegant restaurant? Continue reading
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Historic Homes for Sale
Owning a historical home in Central Virginia is a dream for many. Being one of the first places European Settlers came to live, Virginia has some of the most beautiful historic homes for sale. Popular historical estates located right in our backyard include, Ash-Lawn Highland, Monticello, Mount Vernon, and Castle Hill to name a few.
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Looking to purchase a historic home and clueless on how to decorate it? No worries, we’ve got a guideline on how to approach your new home, and how to keep it classic, or how to modernize it. Continue reading
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Believe it or not historical homes in Virginia come in many different shapes, sizes, architectural designs, building materials and time periods. Not all historical homes are “colonial or cottage” style but rather you can find quite a selection of historical style homes in the area Continue reading
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