3811 Buckley Hall Road
Mathews

Finding Their Happy Place: A River Home Story

When this young Richmond family dreamed of weekend escapes, they envisioned more than just a house – they imagined a lifetime of memories on the water. Just 90 minutes from their city life, they discovered their slice of paradise: a charming log home with character in every beam. The moment they stepped inside, the warm wooden accents and rustic charm spoke to their souls, while the wrap-around deck whispered promises of sunset gatherings and morning coffee views.

They knew instantly this would become ‘Happy Hours’ – their perfect riverside retreat where their young daughter would grow up learning to fish, mastering wakeboarding tricks, and taking family boat rides to the local favorite, Hole in the Wall, for waterfront lunches on perfect summer days. The house may need a few personal touches, but that’s part of the journey – making this river home uniquely theirs, one weekend project at a time.

As they stood on the deck, watching the water sparkle below, they could already see the future: boat days that turn into starlit evenings, weekend barbecues with friends, and their daughter’s laughter echoing across the water. ‘Happy Hours’ isn’t just a clever name – it’s their family’s new chapter, written on the water.”