Marvelous on Menokin! Riverside Retreat! Save the Date

SAVE THE DATE

for this MARVELOUS SALE on Menokin

Come see this classic brick Colonial in Stratford Hills, just a short stroll to the James River, this is ESTATE SALE HEAVEN.

This beautiful home and garden is stuffed to the brim with a lifetime of collections, antiques, beautiful furniture and ART. We sold the house in no time flat and now we need to make it ready for the first new owner in over 32 years!

When you enter the house, you walk into a stately Foyer with stunning mirrors, art and chests. Staffordshire lamps, blue and white vases, art deco hall tree and antiques from England are all waiting to greet you!

The large Living Room, with a black marble surround, hosts stunning rugs, a sideboard from England, antique tapestry, BOOKS, antique coffee table and so much more. This room has two chairs - recovered in Brunswig and Fils cream, a custom covered light blue sofa and side tables galore. Pie crust side table, antique plant stands, Dana Gibson lamps, brass buffet lamps, sconces, and the bookshelves are LOADED. Majolica, Staffordshire, Barley Twist and Virginia Metal Crafters candles, Custom made fireplace surround, VMC andirons, and sooo many BOOKS....

The Sunroom - Hancock and Moore leather sofa, like new Lazyboy sofa, Pottery Barn Rug, Antique Oak Serving trays from England, Storage chest coffee table, LAMPS, Piano, Piano Bench, custom covered stools, floor lamps and so much more....

The eat-in Kitchen has generous storage/cbainets and they are ALL FULL of vintage pyrex, Portmerion, glasswares, appliances, silverplate serving pieces, dishes, flatware, pots and pans. There is a beautiful antique pie safe, collection of collectable hens and chickens, pine farm table, rustic benches, original artwork throughout - from watercolors to oils....and some great pottery pieces too! Cookbooks and vitage botanicals.

The Dining Room is simply stunning! Gorgeous Pennsylvania House breakfront, antique corner cabinet, Thomasville sideboard, collection of Greek god lithographs, original Baxter Perkins, and a large oil on canvas by Edward Kellogg. A vanity - acting as a wine cabinet, classically beautiful mirrors, brass and silverplate lamps, HUGE collection of Blue WiIllow, multiple sets of china, crystal and more. The centerpiece bowl if from the 1800's. This room is a lovely blend of old and new - sisal rug with a vintage heriz on top for example!

The cozy Library sits right off the Dining Room and it is full of BOOKS! This room has a custom covered sofa, MCM side chair, barley twist side table and a Hollywood rRegency styled gilt and glass coffee table. The custom bookshelves are LOADED and a gas fireplace - provides the perfect setting for the bar tray, barwares and staffordshire lamps. Auubon Prints, Vintage Botanicals and a pair of framed reliefs cover the walls.

The first floor bedroom features a large collection of 1800's "Samplers". The current homeowner carefully collected these while traveling and living abroad. All are in amazing condition. The room has a queen bed, English chests, dropleaf table and a closet filled with designer coats! Asian inspired lamps, more antique oak trays and some jewelry to sweeten the spot!

The Master Bedroom has a queen 4 post bed and TWO sets of steps to get in to it! This room has 3 closets (one is a deep closet for storage) and THEY ARE LOADED with designer clothing, shoes and handbags. Small but mighty selection of Hermes and Chanel scarves. We have a wonderful selection of jewelry and handbags - old and new for both! Like new and custom linens and we even have a brand new pair of Luchese Boots! Vintage botanicals cover the walls and there is a seagrass rug waiting for a new home! Custom covered camelback sofa and a Henckel Harris highboy round out this beautiful bedroom.

The second bedroom has a pine bed, custom covered camelback sofa, vintage English waterbottle collection, awesome pine hutch, MCM lamps, toys, NEW seagrass rug and a closet full of toys, linens, childrens clothing and bookshelves with an amazing selection of childrens books. The third bedroom has twin pine beds, 2 pine chests, antique Persian rug, fishing poles, men's clothing and shoes and games! Vintage Atari awaits!

The Basement has a few holiday surprises and a wonderful oak table, dressers and tools/useful stuff! This is a really special home in an amazing neighborhood - please join us as we open the doors on Thursday at 3:00 p.m.

This house has a stunning natural setting (and garden gets too!) Outdoor patio set, planters, garden gates, birdhouse and a full shed. Benches, planters, pots... AND we are very conveniet to amazing local restaurants once you have worn yourself out shopping! If nothing else, come to see the place - and perhaps - leave with a treasure or two!

Looking forward to seeing everyone! This was, and is, a non smoking, pet free home.