A historical mansion in Spring grove, Virginia, designed by Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, is all set to go under the hammer on Wednesday, June 26. The property is being offered for sale by the estate of late Congressman, Robert W. Daniel Jr. whose family has owned the estate for more than a century.
The mansion is part of an estate named the Brandon Plantation, which is also up for sale. It is a 4487 acre property and has changed hands only three times since its establishment in 1607. The plantation is the oldest continuing agricultural pasture of America.
The mansion is a 7773 square feet home, sitting on 64.3 acres of prime land. Comprising of seven bedrooms, six full and one half bathroom, the home is a classic beauty. The house has around 1500 feet of river front footage and six formal gardens.
The listing of the estate that lies with Premiere Estates Auction, reads:
"The beautiful mansion house site is on 64.3 acres encompassing the Brandon historical cartilage. It has a paved, protected entrance, and the northern area is accessible by guest and tourist to a gravel parking area. The manor house is positioned about 750 feet back from the James River with 1500 feet of river frontage. A terraced lawn and formal garden extends to the river front from the mansion. The six square formal gardens are expansive and recognized as among the finest among Colonial sites 300 feet wide and flanked by double rows of English boxwoods. To the northwest of the mansion are the historic block house, Harrison family cemetery, pool/guest house, swimming pool, and tennis court. To the east and south are garage/apartment and service facilities. Located in the corner of the site close to the river is a small guest cottage."
Check out the photos of the home, here.
Jefferson himself lived in a very what-could-be-called poised mansion in Monticello that exuded a mysterious vibe. The famous author of the U.S. Declaration of Independence frowned upon "slavery". However, he employed slave labor at his plantation.
Read more on Jefferson's Monticello mansion, here.
