Cobham Park 286 Acres in Keswick, VA

Cobham Park, circa 1856, was built as the summer home for William Cabell Rives, Jr. The home has been impeccably restored and maintains most of its original woodwork and offers modern-day conveniences.

Entrance off of Louisa Road

Welcome to Cobham Park!

The home is on the National Register of Historic Places.

And is a Virginia Historic Landmark

These designations are honors and do not regulate what can be done to the exterior or the interior of the home. The property is also not under a conservation easement.

Most of the original woodwork built by E.S. McSparren, an English master carpenter, can be found throughout the home.

The Floating Flying Staircase built by McSparren

Most of the windows are original with wavy glass. They are unusual with four over four double hung sashes.

The mantels are original, described as unusually wide and decorated with simple panels.

A view from the living room back towards the foyer and the stair room

The spacious formal dining room has a similar wide mantel. There are two entrances from the kitchen to the dining room.

The kitchen features a custom Officine Gullo stove and hood. The island counter is soapstone and the remaining counters are Calcutta Gold Marble.

Enjoy beautiful views of the garden while cooking.

Miele Steam Oven and Dishwasher

Sub-Zero full-size Refrigerator & Freezer

The Second LEVEL

On the second level you will find three bedrooms. All are en suite.

The light-filled primary bedroom

Includes a wood-burning fireplace

The spacious primary bathroom also has a wood-burning fireplace.

Hallway to the other bedrooms and the stairs to the third level

Front bedroom

Bathroom off of the front bedroom

Rear bedroom

Bathroom off of the rear bedroom

The Third level

The third floor provides two additional bedrooms, a full bath and a sitting/play area.

The structures in the middle of the rooms are the two chimneys.

Both rooms have dormers along three walls providing lots of light as well as spectacular views over the estate.

The third floor bathroom

The Basement

The Pub in the basement is where the original kitchen was located. It is a fun place to entertain! The old cooking fireplace was discovered during the restoration.

Looking back towards the mudroom and exterior entrance. The floor boards were milled from an old barn that was on the property.

The bar area consists of a dishwasher, refrigerator, ice maker and keg refrigerator.

The mudroom has an exterior entrance and stairs to the main level.

The shower in the basement is perfect for washing the dogs!

The large laundry room has two deep sinks which were removed from the original kitchen.

The original gardens were designed in the early 20th Century by the Olmsted Brothers. Much of the original hardscape remains.

The Garden

The Pool

Bluestone Patio

A great place to relax

The pool house, originally the carriage house and later it became the bomb shelter, has lots of history & charm.

The pool house has a bathroom/laundry room, mechanicals room, HVAC, and its own septic system.

Outside Shower

The COnservatory

The built-in book cases and the wood-burning fireplace add a lot of charm to the Conservatory.

The kitchen has a Bertazzoni range.

The enclosed porch off of the kitchen is a wonderful place to relax!

The porch off of the living/dining room has spectacular views over the estate.

There are two bathrooms in the Conservatory. This is the one on the main level.

The Farm

The farm has new fencing and automatic waterers for livestock.

All of the farm buildings have recently been painted. Most of the buildings have underground electricity routed to them.

The fields have been well maintained.

The field along the driveway leading to the manor home

The Cottages

A wonderful, peaceful, and private place to call home.

Three Tax Map Parcels and NOT under conservation easement.

An incredible private and park-like setting.

14 miles to Charlottesville, VA

8 Miles to Keswick Hall & Golf

2 hours from Washington, D.C.

Offered at $9,995,000

198 Spotnap Rd. Suite C5 Charlottesville, VA 22911 | 434-220-0256

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Credits:

Gayle Harvey Real Estate, Inc.