Description

Originally known as Mount Pleasant this breathtaking 426.15 acre parcel was at one time the home of Thomas Lee whose home Mount Pleasant burned in 1729. Since that time, a portion of this property has been known as "Burnt House Field". Located here is also the burial ground of Thomas Lee of Stratford Hall, Richard Henry Lee - Signer of the Declaration of Independance and other family members. Partially fenced, w/ 2+ ponds, a total of 6500' (+/-) of frontage on Lee Creek and Lower Machodoc Creek off of the Potomac River. 188+/- acres of open land, used as pasture and crop land additional 137+/-ac in a nutrient bank. Known as "the little hatchery", waterfowl, upland bird species and wildlife is abundant, in addition to a host of native wildlife. This property is a scenic treasure which adjoins, Mount Pleasant circa 1886, which is offered for purchase in another listing. This offering presents the buying opportunity of a lifetime for those seeking a horse / cattle farm, family compound or sporting property set on the heart of the Northern Neck of Virgina. Convenient to Fredericksburg, Washington DC, Richmond, and Williamsburg.