Mary Burgess Realtor
A Waterfront Building Lot for Sale in Lancaster County, VA, With the Hard Part Already Done
Every so often a piece of land comes along on the Northern Neck that makes you stop and think about what could be built there, not just what's already standing. Three wooded acres tucked along Paynes Creek in Lancaster County is exactly that kind of property, and the best part is that the owners have already done the work most buyers dread. Water, Privacy, and Room to Breathe This lot offers 344 feet of water frontage on Paynes Creek, a quiet tributary with easy access out to the Rappa...
Read MoreA Charming Farmhouse for Sale in Irvington, VA That Walks You Right Into Town
There's a particular kind of quiet you find in Irvington, and it usually feels like this: a covered front porch, a brick walkway shaded by old trees, and just enough distance from town that you can hear yourself think, but never so much that you can't walk there for coffee. That's exactly what greets you at 377 King Carter Drive, the newest farmhouse for sale in Irvington, VA, and the story behind this one is as good as the house itself. Two Years of Real Care Maggie and Bryan Watt...
Read MoreWhat It Really Takes to Sell a Home Next to a Construction Site
A few weeks ago, I listed a waterfront home on Taylors Creek right next door to a brand new county park under construction. Equipment. Workers. Noise. The kind of thing that makes most sellers nervous, and honestly, a lot of agents too. 139 Moccasin Trail in Weems went under contract in a matter of days. I want to tell you how that actually happened, because I think it says something true about what it takes to sell well on the water right now, construction next door or not. The...
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