An Historic Treasure in Downtown Villiamsburg 209 Bums Lane

An Historic Treasure in Downtown Villiamsburg
209 Bums Lane
Villiamsburg, Virginia
vStep back in time to
Original
colonial
detailing
is the
hallmark
of this
handsome
eighteenth
century
home,
'uilt in<Surry Virginia in 1770 by Quakers, Thomas
and Mary pretlow, this home exemplifies the timeless
charm of colonial architecture. In 1947, one hundred
and seventy-seven years after its original construction,
it was taken apart brick by brick, board by board, and
moved to its present location inwilliamsburg. Two
bricks marked with the initials of Thomas and Mary,
TMP, and the year,
1770, have pride of
place in the two brick
sides of the home.
Graciously proportioned rooms offer a
comfortable and inviting setting for entertaining and for everyday living.
Adjacent to the living room, the library boasts
a painted panel above the fireplace depicting the
home in its original ^Southampton County setting.
The home's three additional fireplaces, framed in
paneled surrounds, are handsome focal points of
the living room, dining room and master bedroom.
\ window-walled sunroom links the library to the
kitchen and has doors leading to the terrace. Framed by
boxwoods and in the shade of a 250 year old white oak
tree, this charming outdoor living area offers a view to the
side porch of the garage which imparts the quaint charm
of a colonial outbuilding.
• Original wall paneling and wide-plank heart pine floors •
• 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms • Slate roof •
• Full unfinished basement • Detached garage •
• Approximately three-quarters of an acre •
A truly exceptional offering in one of Villiamsburg's most
prestigious in-town communities, this exquisite home
is proudly offered at $599,000.
Associate Broker
757.345.3816 VM
757.253.0707 Evenings
E-Mail: sheila.meyers@mccardlere.com
Prudential
McCardle Realty
An exceptioanlly private rear
garden echoes the colonial
charm of The Historic Area
just a brief stroll away,
Information contained herein is believed to be accurate but is not warranted