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MLS® 2609012

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 5848 sqft
Garage Yes
Taxes $4,567
Days Active 1
Lot Size 
Approx. Age 1745
Avg. Price Per Sqft $316
MLS® Number 2609012

Property Address: 1685 Sweet Hall Road, West Point, VA, 23181

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

George Washington dined and socialized at the once-bustling tavern located in the English basement of the historic home, Windsor Shades, more than 21 times, as documented in his diary. This Tidewater landmark, bordered by water on two sides, has transitioned from a 17th-century crown grant into one of the most significant Revolutionary War sites in Virginia. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Registry. Nestled on the Pamunkey River in King William County, just above West Point, the property encompasses over 13+ acres of natural beauty. It features a lake formed by a dammed creek on the property's front, and the back of the home offers 1, 405+/- feet of river frontage, making it an ideal location for fly fishing in the brackish, tidal waters. The architecture of Windsor Shades has been meticulously restored and modernized, preserving the home's character. It includes massive Flemish-bond brick chimneys at both ends, original hardwood floors, multiple original windows, extensive millwork throughout, exposed brick walls, and, in 1999, two wings designed by a Colonial Williamsburg architect, G. Allen Morledge, were added to either end of the home. In 1753, Ruffin's Ferry began operating on this property, and Windsor Shades became an inn and tavern, serving travelers along the river bend. It features the largest interior cooking fireplace (8 feet wide) and original brick floors. With its natural beauty, elegance, and history, Windsor Shades is truly unmatched. The property also includes a deep-water boat dock with a lift, a guest cottage, a cedar barn, a three-car garage with workspace, a potting shed, a chicken coop, a gazebo with screens overlooking the water, raised garden beds, a boxwood maze, and much more. The seller requests 24 hours' notice and a pre-approval letter before showing.
MLS® Number2609012
Laundry Level
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1745
BasementInterior Entry, Partial
DrivewayCircular Driveway, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Oversized, Paved, Two Spaces, Workshop In Garage
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Apr 17, 2026List Date
$1,850,000List Price
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1685 Sweet Hall Road, West Point, VA

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