Irvington Tent House
$299,000
Carters Creek, Lancaster Water Access
11 Spring Street
VA 22480
Sold CBRAR #2100375 NNAR #109425
Irvington Tent House . . . Vineyard Grove was designed from the history of Wharton Grove Christian Revival Meetings in Weems. These “tents” are charming replicas of the Gothic Style Victorians of that time. The tents have an open plan concept with modern day amenities. This home includes three bedrooms and 3 full baths. Walking paths through Vineyard Grove take residents to the pool or kayak launch on Carter’s Creek. Walk or bike a short distance into the town of Irvington with restaurants, shops and the iconic Tides Inn. An outdoor patio on the lower level and screened porch off the main level extend your living space. This home is wired for high speed internet too!
Exterior
Acreage
2 acre lot
Water Access
Carters Creek access
Kayak launchExterior
HardiPlank construction
Screened Porch
Stone Driveway
Basement Foundation
Tool houseVineyard Grove Community
HOA $1950 annually
Pool
Kayak dock
Grounds maintenance
Interior
Built
2004
Square Footage
1536 sq. ft.
Three Bedrooms
Walk-in closets
Three Full Baths
Kitchen
Appliances
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Stack washer & dryerGreat Room
Gas fireplace
9' ceiling
Cable TVDining
Breakfast area
Great RoomHeating/Cooling
Air/heat pump
Gas fireplace
Location
Lancaster County
Lancaster County, founded in 1651, has 231 square miles, with 98 square miles of waterfront. The population is approximately 11,000 people. Lancaster County has fabulous small waterfront towns. Irvington’s population is about 670 people and is home to Carters Creek and the Tides Inn. Kilmarnock has a population of around 1,200 people and has great waterways, shops and is known as the Steptoe District with a Scottish flare. White Stone offer a variety of shopping and dining and has the Robert O. Norris bridge as the gateway to the lower Northern Neck.
There are many beautiful waterways in Lancaster County off the Chesapeake Bay, including Fleets Bay, the Rappahannock River and the Eastern and Western branches of the Corrotoman River. You will find deep anchorage with protected water and wide views on Indian Creek, Dymer Creek, Tabbs Creek, Antipoison Creek, Carters Creek, and many more.
The area is known for its shops, local seafood, restaurants, and plenty of activities for daytime and evening. Lancaster has a rich history, and its well-known residents included Mary Ball Washington, mother of George Washington. Great location, 1+hours to Richmond/Williamsburg/Newport News and 2+ hours to VA Beach/Northern Virginia/Charlottesville.
A great source of information can be found on Virginia’s River Realm. Make sure to join their newsletter to find out more events as they come around.
Areas in Lancaster: White Stone, Irvington, Kilmarnock, Upper Lancaster, Weems, Lively, Morattico, Ottoman, Merry Point
Bodies of Water: Chesapeake Bay, Fleets Bay, Rappahannock River, Eastern & Western Branch of the Corrotoman River, Indian Creek, Dymer Creek, Carters Creek, Tabbs Creek, Antipoison Creek