George Washington Slept Here!

George Washington Slept Here!

George Washington Slept Here!

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For the first time in 183 years, the historic Fairfield Manor estate is being offered for sale to a buyer who reveres its importance as an historical landmark, and will act as a steward to enjoy and preserve it for the generations to come.

Only an hour from the Washington Beltway, this 1768 stone manor house and its brick outbuildings rest on 38 acres of meadows interspersed with stands of woods with springs and flowing streams. For those who have heard the phrase, "Virginia horse country", this is it. The area is famous for its horse farms, history and estates.

Fairfield Manor farm was owned by Warner Washington, George’s first cousin, who owned it for 39 years. During that time Martha and George stayed there often. In those days, since travel was by horse or carriage, visitors stayed at their destinations for long periods of time, resulting in the need for large homes with many bedrooms. Prior to Warner Washington’s ownership, the farm was owned by George Washington’s best friend George Fairfax and his wife, Sally, for whom Washington had a deep unrequited love.

The estate has been so carefully maintained throughout time that one can easily picture themselves back in the years when great slabs of meat and bacon hung in the smokehouse and buckets of water were brought into the house from the well by the cook’s helpers or hand pumped at the kitchen sink. Berry picking outings, cider making, the sounds of croquet balls against the mallets and soft laughter were all part of memorable summer and fall visits by George and Martha and other groups of family and friends.

Having almost duplicated the British lifestyle, the land was also perfect for the tradition of fox hunts. Neighbors would arrive with their horses and dogs for one of the many fox hunts held at Fairfield. If you close your eyes you can almost hear the hounds yelping after their prey and the thud of horse hooves.

Fairfield Manor contains 7 bedrooms, 5 baths, library, formal rooms, 8 fireplaces, large walkout English basement, walk-in floored attic, original wainscoting, crown molding and built-in china cabinet and book cases. Multiple original outbuildings grace the home place.

Washington slept here and so did did Robert E Lee. This Virginia mansion was owned by George Washington's first cousin in 1770 and later owned by Robert E. Lee's aunt, sister of Light Horse Harry Lee. Fairfield has been in the same family since 1830.

Asking $2,775,000 for 8,400 square foot estate on 38 acres. Reduced from $3,900,000.

Source: www.homesdatabase.com