19599 Tidewater Trail

Tappahannock, VA 22560

THIS ABSOLUTE BEAUTY, featuring six-bedroom, seven (5 full/2 half) bath estate, is situated on a breathtaking 2.5-acre tract on the banks of the Rappahannock River known for its blue crabs. This most distinctive home on Tappahannock's famed gold coast features spacious upstairs and downstairs master suites with ensuites, three fireplaces, two laundry facilities, and plantation shutters throughout. Originally constructed in 1941 and recently renovated to introduce modern amenities, this brick gem has heaps of quality and character not seen in modern structures. The home features solid masonry/brick over block construction with an attractive Flemish bond brick pattern. The tract was originally three lots, with the home centered on two. The third lot currently hosts a storage shed, a garden and a canopy of trees but could potentially be separated and sold off as a buildable lot. THE CURB APPEAL alone will leave you in awe as you pull into the property with the beautifully maintained landscape contrasted by the majestic home elevated safely outside of the flood zone of the Rappahannock River in the background. A solid concrete seawall spans the full 300+/- water frontage and a private pier extends to a fully enclosed/covered boathouse with10-ton boat lift additional pilings for boat docking and a staircase into the water at the shallow end. The property has large gazebo and stone fire-pit for entertaining and plenty of room to add a swimming pool. If you love butterflies and birds including eagles, you'll love it here! STEPPING THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR, you're greeted by gorgeous hardwood flooring and an elegant curved stair to the upper level. The foyer hosts a convenient powder room and an office with a wall of built-ins and a fireplace for your private home office. Opposite the office, the large family room awaits, rich with custom crown moulding and chair railing. Just off the family room, the very spacious main level master suite features a wall of windows with a view of the river and a luxurious ensuite with marble shower and flooring, frameless glass enclosure, double vanity sinks, and walk-in closet with washer/dryer. An immaculate gourmet kitchen displays loads of quartz countertops and full backsplashes, upgraded stainless steel appliances including a Subzero refrigerator/freezer, tons of cabinet space with under-cabinet lighting, bar seating, beamed ceiling and a solarium garden window. A separate, formal dining room has plenty of space to comfortably accommodate dinner parties and social gatherings. Completing the main level is a lovely four-season sunroom on the rear of the home has heating and cooling for enjoyment year round. The upstairs level includes the second master suite with ensuite and fireplace, four additional spacious bedrooms, two with private baths and a third bath shared buy two bedrooms and two hall closets. The semi-full basement has a full size washer/dryer and three additional rooms to utilize for storage or workshop space. WITHIN A FIVE MILE RADIUS, you'll find quaint shops in historic downtown Tappahannock, lots of dining options, Hobbs Hole Golf Course, public boat ramp and marina, VCU Hospital and much more! Just outside the town limits so you won't pay town taxes and no HOA to worry about. One hour from Richmond and 1.5 hours from Washington DC. Whether you're looking for your forever home or a Bed & Breakfast/vacation rental property, this is the perfect destination with its combination of location, luxury & priceless water views.