Built circa 1947
Ongoing renovations 2002-2008

LOCATION:

Rappahannock River Tidal Estuary
 69 Riverside Drive
 Morattico, Lancaster County, Virginia

ACREAGE:

.25± Acres

 150± Feet waterfrontage
 * check survey
Property was surveyed when current owner purchased it in 2005
but the survey has not been located.

SQUARE FOOTAGE:

864± SQ. FT. Residence
 192± SQ. FT. Screened Porch
 _____ SQ.  FT Front Porch
 6± SQ. FT.  Rear Deck

AGE:

Built circa 1947
 Gutted 2002
 Renovated 2007

RESIDENCE:

Living-Dining Room
 Eat-in Kitchen
 Two bedroom
 One bath
 Screened porch

EXTERIOR FEATURES:

Fantastic Water views of the Rappahannock River and Protected River Tidal Estuary

 Water Depth less than 2 feet  MLW

 Located in the Charming Village of Morattico
and is very nearby the Morattico Waterfront Museum and village amenities

 House was gutted 2002 following damage from Hurricane Isabell.

 Hardiplank in Board & Batton style 2002/2003

 Composition Shingle roof 2002-2003

 Metal roof on new front porch 2007

 Insulated Windows

 The new foundation was raised 4 feet 2002

 Property is eligible for flood insurance.  Property is in a flood zone.

 The new picket fence and porch are STAINED white, not painted. This means the surface will not peel, that if the fence and porch are never painted or stained again, they will slowly fade to a natural wood color. Seller strongly recommends staining rather than painting them in the future. (2007)

 The new front porch and stairs are all cedar (except for the big supports, which are pressure-treated). Far more expensive, but far higher quality. (2007)

 Gutters (2007)

 2 exterior water faucets: one in front and one in back.

 Exterior electrical outlet is on side between corner and screened porch.

 Back steps provide trash can storage

 Stone Driveway

 R3 Zoning

 New front path (2007)

 New arches over lattice (2007)

New trellises (2007)

New window box (2007)

 Outstanding “English Garden” landscaping:  Seller did a lot to improve the soil every year, putting down top soil, peat, manure, and mulch. There's a spot in front next to fence on right near driveway that needs doing. Dig through the shallow layer of gravel just below soil to break though

INTERIOR FEATURES:

Chandelier over dining table over $1,000 from Chesapeake & Crescent in Kilmarnock (conveys)

 Ceiling fan (conveys)

 Refinished Wood Floors (2007)

 Vinyl Floors in Kitchen, Utility Room

 Sheetrock walls 2002/2003

 New kitchen corner windows (2007)

 New kitchen cabinets 2002/2003
Room sizes - approximate

Living Room 25' x 23'6"
Kitchen 8'8 x 10'8"
Master BR 9'6" x 11'2"
2nd BR 8' x 11'2"
Screened Porch 12' x 16'
Office/utility 6'6 x 7'
 

 Insulated and vented attic space
 

UTILITIES:

Septic System 550 gallons/2 lines

 Deep Well installed after 2005 -
no need to drink bottled water.
Well head is under the birdhouse in the front yard.
 *get copy of permit from VDH

 AC: 2 ton (24,000 BTU) Lennox
 Air handler: 2 ton (24,000 BTU) Trane
 Owner states that the system keeps the house toasty warm. Very good ac.

 Electric Water Heater

 200 Amp Breaker Electric Service

 Satellite Dish for TV (conveys)

 Satellite Dish for Internet (conveys)

 Plumbing updated to PVC 2002/2003

APPLIANCES:

Electric Range: well calibrated but light is not working

 Refrigerator

STORAGE:

Attic opening in the shower stall. You could install disappearing stairs.

 Storage building outback would be an adorable studio, spa, or continue for storage!  96± SQ. FT

 Storage under the house
 

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE:

If the shed were eliminated its “footprint” (which includes its deck and steps)—along with the footprint of the well house that has been taken down could be “traded” for the footprint of an addition to the house that would expand the master bedroom with glass overlooking the beautiful estuary and another bath. Plans drawn by Jennifer McCann, Architect Tranquil Waters Designs, for an addition to the back of the house convey.  Seller & architect have met with favor from Lancaster Planning & Building Department.

 You could also go up by installing dormers or
enclose the screened porch for additional living space without adding on.

 Alternative Septic System Plan done by Chip Dunn, PE

Contact

Catherine Bennett
Realtor & Principal Broker
Melrose Plantation Real Estate, LLC.
854 Pinckardsville Road, Lancaster, Virginia  22503

e-mail bennett@melroseplantation.com

Telephone
800-711-4620 or 804-435-0321

Facsimile 804-435-6471

Melrose Plantation Real Estate, LLC.

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