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642 acres  $22,000,000
The Property:
- 3 miles of breathtaking waterfront on the North River/Mobjack Bay, minutes from Chesapeake Bay
- Owned for years by the Cabots, one of Boston’s “first families”; purchased in 1958 by former CEO and chairman of Texaco and currently owned by his daughter
- Forested areas, pastures, hay meadows, gardens, lawns and tidal marsh wetlands
- Red brick, 18th-Century, seven-bedroom, Georgian mansion with original crown molding, wood floors and sweeping views of the bay
- Well-maintained grounds, plus an acre of gardens and orchards bursting with apples, pears, grapes, daffodils, lilies, peonies and roses all surrounded by an historic, four-foot scalloped wall
- Five Cape-Cod-style cottages
- Three equestrian barns outfitted with modern equipment and 20 stalls (4 large stalls)
- Fenced paddocks
- Two historic ice houses and the remnant of a third
- Large, mature oak, elm, pecan trees and crepe myrtle
- Deep water access via a 360-foot long private pier
- 30 miles from Williamsburg; 65 miles from Richmond; 155 miles from Washington, D.C.
- Three hours from New York City via private aircraft (50 minutes in the air)
- Accessible via the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, the Richmond International Airport and the Norfolk International Airport
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Recreational Attributes:
- Abundant Canadian geese and all species of migrating ducks found on Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, including pintails, canvasbacks, redheads and teals
- Turkey and deer hunting potential
- 360-foot dock to accommodate nearly any size vessel
- Oysters, clams and blue crabs available fresh from the bay’s shore
- Fishing for rock fish (striped bass), sea trout and red drum
- Ideal for water sports such as boating, sailing, water skiing and swimming
- Corn fields ideal for released pheasant
- Opportunities to bird for great blue herons, osprey, terns, loons, cardinals and many more
- Perfect for polo, riding, jumping, boarding and horse breeding
- Located near America’s Historic Triangle (Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown) with access to boutiques, golf, restaurants, museums, antique shops, galleries and historical sites
Conservation/Historical Values:
- Considered one of the larger tracts of land in the region; opportunity for conservation easement and tax incentives
- Possibility for Virginia Historic Preservation Easement and tax benefits
- Stopover along the Atlantic Flyway for waterfowl
- Fascinating regional history: Birthplace of Pocahontas; English settlement since 1650; site of naval engagement during
- the Revolutionary War; location famous for building “Baltimore Clippers”; proximity to many Civil War sites
- Established by King’s Deed (best knowledge; records were burned during the Civil War) with only four owners since its founding
- Bloodlines of racehorses retiring at Green Plains, include the legendary AP Indy, Seattle Slew, Secretariat, Mr. Prospector and Personal Ensign
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John Watson
719-227-9300
Will Wingate
404-502-0880
The Property
Gaze at uninterrupted stretches of the North River/Mobjack Bay, just minutes from Chesapeake Bay. Dine on tender crab harvested from a private cove that morning. Ride for miles through centuries’-old forest and lush Virginia pasture that has been owned by some of America’s most prominent historic families.
Established in the 18th century with a Colonial King’s Deed (best knowledge; records were burned during the Civil War), 642-acre Green Plains offers both the promise of genteel living and unprecedented opportunity for recreation. From the bay’s renowned fishing and waterfowling to premier equestrian facilities, this grand Virginia estate, with its manicured green lawns and classic brick mansion, make Green Plains the kind of place everyone can enjoy.
Tucked into a secluded part of Virginia’s Mathews County with three miles of North River/Creek frontage minutes from Chesapeake Bay, Green Plains offers invaluable privacy, not easily found in this part of the country. The diverse terrain consists of thick woods, pasture, hay meadows, gardens and tidal wetlands sloping gently to the water. Wide skies open to the horizon. A fringe of forest rims the property.
As quiet as it is, Green Plains nonetheless is situated close to the towns of Mathews, Gloucester (home of the famous Daffodil Festival) and charming Williamsburg, places offering a sense of community and the unhurried pace of country life. Visitors can choose among three international airports from which to access Green Plains, making this a convenient and easily reached retreat.
The Recreation
This is an all-around tremendous sporting property. A stopover for migrating waterfowl along the Atlantic Flyway, Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries support thousands of ducks and geese to keep retrievers busy in the water. On land, Green Plains is perfect for a traditional mounted fox hunt. Turkey, deer and released pheasant round out the game possibilities. Troll the legendary waters of the Chesapeake Bay for flounder, striped bass, bluefish, drum and more. Or pull clams out of the marshy tidewater for a traditional clambake.
Even for those who are less inclined to sporting pursuits, few properties offer the rich array of activities found on this slice of gorgeous Virginia land. Raise thoroughbred horses. Collect fresh oysters from a secluded section of the estate’s shore. Cultivate heritage roses.
Green Plains has long been an equestrian estate at its core. Adjustable stalls accommodate 20 horses and four-board horse fencing surrounds the estate’s large paddocks. In fact, the bloodlines of some of the most famous racehorses in history have retired on Green Plains’ beautiful, quiet grounds.
For more social pursuits, nearby Williamsburg provides plenty of attractions, from museum and gallery hopping, fine dining and world-class golf to famous Revolutionary War sites.
Conservation
Owned by only four families in its 200-plus year history, Green Plains offers the opportunity for historical as well as environmental stewardship—to treasure and preserve the mansion, gardens and grounds—as well as safeguard the land from future development.
The Commonwealth of Virginia respects its rural traditions and history and offers buyer/investors generous tax benefits for historical and conservation easements.
Green Plains is offered at U.S. $22 million. For more information on this property, contact John Watson or Will Wingate.
The information on this page is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, withdrawal and approval of the seller. All information is from sources deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed by Orvis/Cushman & Wakefield.
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