Property Description
Every home has a story…
So much of a home’s story is created by the owner’s lifestyle. There are homeowners who are largely absent due to extremely long commuting hours and travel. There are owners who, by nature, are just inside people and prefer to be inside and keep to themselves. But, when we talk to homeowners there are some common, reoccurring themes that come up in these conversations.
Many people today really enjoy outdoor living space, and entertaining. And boy does this home offer that! The current owners share some insight into how they have enjoyed the outdoor spaces in this home…
“The 22 x 22 foot deck has provided us with a space to entertain, enjoy fires in our chimenea, and watch the native and migratory birds and other animals. We sit out on the deck most mornings and are entertained by the various songbirds. There have been countless evenings that we have sat outside and visited with friends or enjoyed our family being together. The abundance of small and large trees provides a natural screen from the neighbors and gives us many opportunities to watch the countless birds and squirrels that enjoy the food that we put out. We have even had the random Bald Eagle and Coopers Hawk visit us. One year we even had a family of Virginia Flying Squirrels living in one of the trees which was very cool. We created a large raised garden that we grow tomatoes, squash, and other fruits and vegetables in and enjoy as they ripen. The yard gives us a sense of being in a more remote area just outside our back door.”
The photos and video give some credibility to what an wonderful venue for entertaining that this home provides. I have thoroughly enjoyed hearing the stories the owners have shared with us as we were preparing to list the home for sale. And, I must say, they are creative folks…
“The open layout of the home has allowed us to host many friends over the years. We had a Dinner and a Murder party for our daughter’s birthday which had a speakeasy theme to it. The house easily enabled us to host 35+ guests without feeling cramped. We even had a makeshift “still” set up on the deck to add to the theme. The very large family room allows us to stretch out while not entertaining or sit comfortably when friends or family visit. As in most homes the kitchen becomes a gathering place, this home is no different. The large kitchen and island provide ample room for conversation and entertaining.”
Finally, as we talk with buyers and sellers alike, the community in which a home is located becomes a very important issue. It is always important to hear firsthand how residents feel about their community…
“The home is located on the corner entering a cul-de-sac and many of the nearby children enjoy playing in the security that it offers. We have even started keeping Play-Doh, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles on-hand for when they stop by. Quite often when we are working in the yard they assist us by planting, weeding, and watering. When big jobs present themselves our other neighbors often provide assistance and we do in-kind, whether shoveling snow or planting trees, we have been there for each other.
The neighborhood is conveniently located close to schools, shopping, restaurants, Interstate Highway 95, and the soon-to-open Spotsylvania VRE stop. Additionally, historic downtown Fredericksburg is minutes away as are the battlefields, and many parks.
We have created many memories in this home and community that we will cherish and hope that the new homeowners will be as adventurous as we have been and seek out all that the area offers.”
Features List
There are too many features to list in this space, so we have created a document that outlines the homes features. See the features list here.
