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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,431 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,454
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID VACV2008326
Style Federal
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,497
Year Built 1798
Annual Tax Amount $8,210
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 352.230 Acres
Acres 352.23
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Featured in Architectural Digest, this Amelia T. Handegan–designed residence anchors one of Virginia's most distinguished country estates. Encompassing 352.24 acres, the property offers timeless elegance, masterful restoration, and unparalleled privacy. Designed for those who value both heritage and luxury, every detail reflects refined craftsmanship and enduring beauty.
Protected under conservation easement, the estate's rolling landscape unfolds through two gated entrances across open fields, century-old hardwoods, formal gardens, and a stocked pond—offering a rare balance of seclusion, scale, and natural beauty.
Originally built in 1799, the residence was comprehensively restored in 2011 by Tidewater Preservation, Inc., under the direction of acclaimed Charleston designer Amelia T. Handegan. The result is a seamless blend of historic integrity and modern sophistication, enhanced by geothermal climate control and radiant floor heating.
The 5,431-square-foot main residence features 4 bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath, and a collection of gracious living spaces defined by hardwood floors, intricate crown molding, chair railing, and custom French wallpaper. Formal rooms include a dining room with fireplace, an elegant living room with built-ins, and a distinctive octagonal music room with English windows and hand-painted geometric floors.
The chef's eat-in kitchen pairs historic character with professional-grade function, offering custom wood cabinetry, a wood-burning fireplace, marble-topped island, Wolf range, paneled appliances, wine refrigerator, and ice machine. A well-appointed mudroom with built-ins and laundry provides convenient access to the gardens.
The main-level primary suite is a private retreat, featuring a fireplace, sitting room with built-ins, walk-in closet, and direct access to the outdoors, along with a marble-clad bath complete with dual vanities, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. Additional bedroom suites offer fireplaces, built-ins, and beautifully appointed baths, each capturing sweeping views of the rolling countryside, pond, or historic gardens.
Beyond the main residence, a guest cottage with exposed beams, marble finishes, and a fireplace offers refined accommodations for visitors. A Pennsylvania bank barn, relocated in 2009, has been thoughtfully reimagined to include a gym, office with full bath, and loft. Distinctive architectural elements include a Thomas Jefferson–inspired dovecote with Birmingham Rollers and a newly constructed folly overlooking the pond.
Outdoor amenities are equally exceptional, featuring a tennis court with pavilion, croquet lawn, riding trails, and formal gardens that have been showcased in Garden Club tours, filled with hydrangeas, peonies, fruit trees, and rose of Sharon. A working barn supports a herd of Belted Galloway cattle, further enhancing the estate's pastoral character.
Utilities include well water, septic, geothermal HVAC, propane heat (two owned tanks: 500 and 1,000 gallons), radiant floor heating, and four hot water tanks.
A rare and significant offering, Rose Hill Estate embodies a legacy property—where history, land, and lifestyle converge in extraordinary form.
Location
State VA
County Caroline
Zoning RP
Rooms
Other Rooms Basement
Basement Partially Finished, Daylight, Partial, Connecting Stairway, Heated, Improved, Interior Access
Main Level Bedrooms 4
Interior
Interior Features Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Water Treat System, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Wine Storage, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s)
Hot Water Other, Propane
Heating Radiant
Cooling Central A/C, Geothermal
Flooring Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Carpet
Fireplaces Number 7
Fireplaces Type Brick, Mantel(s), Wood
Inclusions all furniture conveys except on provided list from Seller with offer.
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Cooktop - Down Draft, Dryer - Front Loading, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Disposal, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances
Furnishings Yes
Fireplace Y
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Cooktop - Down Draft, Dryer - Front Loading, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Disposal, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances
Heat Source Propane - Owned
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Brick, Porch(es)
Garage Spaces 10.0
Fence Board, Rear, Wood
Water Access N
View Valley, Pasture, Garden/Lawn, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Metal
Street Surface Gravel
Accessibility None
Porch Brick, Porch(es)
Total Parking Spaces 10
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Additional Lot(s), Backs to Trees, Fishing Available, Hunting Available, Landscaping, Pond, Private, Secluded, Sloping, Trees/Wooded
Story 2
Foundation Block
Above Ground Finished SqFt 4497
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Well
Architectural Style Federal
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Plaster Walls,Paneled Walls,Brick,Cathedral Ceilings,Dry Wall,Wood Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
School District Caroline County Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 12-A-12
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 5431
Security Features Electric Alarm,Security System,Main Entrance Lock,Monitored,Resident Manager,Security Gate
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, Exchange
Horse Property Y
Horse Feature Horse Trails, Paddock
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, Exchange
Financing Cash,Conventional,Exchange
Special Listing Condition Standard
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