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TIMBERLAKE MANOR circa 1760, 1840, and 1908-1910 Also known as the "Gravatt House", named after the Dr. Gravatt family; occupied 1817-1932 OR Name this historic home after your family
The Great Hall, which incorporates the "Port Royal Porch" - an extension of the hall beyond the main structure to create a larger hallway; the same was done at the Governor's Palace in Williamsburg. Line dancing was very popular in colonial times, requiring a long hallway. Several other houses in Port Royal share that feature. The floor is genuine marble, several inches thick. Above, double click to enlarge PRICE AND TERMS Price: $398,000; Please Note: This grand mansion is in need of some TLC. The roof and HVAC require replacement. You get to choose what type of roof, and HAVAC systems you want as well as finishing off bathrooms with fixtures and other finishing touches. There is a strong possibility renovation/restoration might qualify for the Virginia Tax Credit program for historic structures which offers Virginia Tax Credits of 25% of the amount of qualifying improvements. The house is sold in "As Is" condition.
double click to enlarge Timberlake is:
Below, winter 2010; The Town of Port Royal was fortunate to have its roads plowed by VDOT within 12 hours of the snow stopping. It is a short distance to Route 301, which is an arterial highway and constantly plowed.
double click to enlarge The house is on one acre featuring mature landscaping of large hardwoods. About 5,088 square feet; 5 bedrooms (one on the first floor), 5 and 1/2 baths; large spacious rooms including a 'great hall'; large family room off kitchen featuring large fireplace and many windows. Marble floors in great hall, kitchen, and a few other rooms. Some of the bathrooms are just rough-in and need to be finished off.
Below, double click to view and/or print floor plans. Note: these sketches are for illustrative purposes only and are not guaranteed in terms of accuracy and/or scope. Below, at full scale, the sketch used by the real estate assessor.
Above, note the "widow's walk". The roof needs replacing. Two of the bathrooms are 'roughed in'; and there are other tasks, as with any old house. Timberlake probably (subject to your confirmation) qualifies for the Virginia Tax Credit program for qualifying rehabilitation expenses. This program allows for a Virginia Income Tax Credit of 25% of qualifying expenses meeting guidelines. Please note that you must qualify for the program, register for the program and follow guidelines. Details can be found at: http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/tax_credits/tax_credit.htm
Below, double click to enlarge. View of Caroline Street elevation; kitchen with marble; first floor bedroom; spacious family room. The family room replaced a part of the 1760 structure which burned in the 1990's. Price: $398,000 Shown by Appointment only, several days notice is appreciated: Alex Long, 540.371.8700. __________________________________________________________________ Double Click to Enlarge Photos First floor full bath; also half bath on first floor Dinning Room Second Floor master bedroom Second Floor master bedroom bath are is roughed in, ready for your personal decisions Another of the second floor bedrooms Another of the second floor bathrooms
Above, sketch from 1978. The 'vault, grave of Dr. Gravatt was relocated to the church yard. The house was then improved/ restored.
Port Royal, Virginia Port Royal, Virginia - an historic little town on the Rappahannock River;
Above, the Rappahannock River at Port Royal. There are several places to launch a small boat or kayak.
HISTORY
Lot 24 First owner here was "S. Major" (possibly Samuel Major) of Stratton-Major Parish, King and Queen county). In about 1750 the present small frame cottage was erected of the corner of Market & Caroline Streets, its builder now unknown. Reuben Gravatt (1785-1825) and wife Lucy (Timberlake) Gravatt owned-occupied Lot 24 in 1817, and had two children: 1) Mary Gravatt married Col. Edward T. Jeffress and lived in Lunenburg County; and 2) John J. Gravatt, M.D. (1817-1886) married Mary Eliz Smith (1820-1920), lacking one month of being age 100). After medical training at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. J. J. Gravatt lived on Lot 24; in 1851 he erected his medical office on the adjoining Lot 17 [which was moved to the Town Green, 2001]. Dr. Gravatt was the first mayor of Port Royal after the Civil War, in 1875, and a vestryman of St. Peter's Church in town for 31 years. In 1860-1880 the Gravatt household contained himself and his wife; five Gravatt children; Louise Moulton, Nero maid; Mary J. Moulton (age 1); Lucy Jackson (13, negro nurse); Mary J. Gravatt (relative); Mrs. Rueben Gravatt; and Charles Maurice Smith, attorney (relative of Mrs. J. J. Gravatt). As the Gravatt family increased, so likewise did the size of the house on Lot 24 with many additions to include 15 rooms. The following were the five Gravatt children:
The Gravatt families maintained a residence at Port Royal for 115 years. In 1932 Milton deBruin and wife Lena R. (Hicks) deBruin owned the square of lots 16, 17, 23, and 24, and lived in the Gravatt house on Lot 24. After years of separation from his wife, deBruin died in Pennsylvania in 1977; for several years his widow had been a resident in the Woodmont Nursing Home, Fredericksburg, and died in 1981. On May 28, 1978 the entire square of four lots was purchased at public auction by Dr. Rogers N. Harris who sold Lots 23 and 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stehl [who restored the house].
Below, A portion of the plat of survey. Please note the 1760 part of the house is over the property line; apparently, surveyors were either not that accurate and/or the owners never bothered with surveys.
Below, view of the U.S. Army evacuating Port Royal, 1864, Battle of the Wilderness.
Please NOTE: Information and comments are not guaranteed in terms of accuracy and/or scope. You are urged to independently verify and investigate any and all information and/or circumstances. Mr. Alex Long, ALC, CCIM, AICP 540.371.8700 Licensed in Virginia Weichert Realtors 1955 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Suite 201; Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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