About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 9000 Philpott Road in South Boston, VA is listed for $1,495,000 ($260 per sqft). Built in 1839, the home offers 5,750 sqft of living space on a 93.69 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1839
  • 93.69 acre lot
  • 3 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

3 stories
3 full, 1 half
1839

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

A rare opportunity to own one of Halifax County's most distinguished historic estates. The sale includes the Main home at 9000 & 9008 Philpott, secondary-income producing home-2BR 1 Bath. Bloomsburg, also known as the Watkins House, is a remarkable Greek Revival property whose main residence was completed circa 1839 for merchant-planter Alexander Watkins.

Recognized as one of the first generation of Greek Revival houses in Halifax County, Bloomsburg was listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. Set amid approximately 94 acres of beautifully maintained pastures and countryside, the estate offers a setting every bit as impressive as its history.

Architectural details documented by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources include marble mantels, decorative plaster cornices and ceiling medallions, an ornamental staircase, and surviving historic dependencies including a mid-19th-century brick kitchen and carriage house.

Today, Bloomsburg combines its irreplaceable historic character with the comforts expected of a modern country estate. Numerous system upgrades have been thoughtfully incorporated while preserving the home's architectural significance. Outdoors, an in-ground swimming pool, gazebo, expansive grounds, and manicured pastures create exceptional spaces for entertaining, recreation, horses, farming, or simply enjoying the privacy of nearly 100 acres.

Adding even greater versatility is a separate two-bedroom residence currently producing rental income, offering an immediate income stream and possibilities for a guest house, caretaker's residence, or multigenerational living. Bloomsburg is more than a home-it is an opportunity to become the next steward of a property woven into the history of Halifax County.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$7,996/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,081
Interest$6,478
Insurance$436

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

9000 Philpott Road

South Boston, VA 24592

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

1st Floor LaundryCable TVDining RoomElectric Dryer Hook-upHigh CeilingsHigh Speed InternetStorage RoomUtility/Laundry RoomWalk-in Closet(s)Washer Hookup

Exterior Features

50-100 AcresConcrete DriveGravel DriveIn-ground Pool

Property Details

Flooring

HardwoodLaminateVinylCarpet - Full

Construction

Solid Masonry Vinyl Siding Wood Siding

Cooling

Heat Pump

Appliances

DishwasherRange TopRefrigeratorSingle OvenWasher/Dryer

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 9000 Philpott Road is listed at $1,495,000 ($260/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $7,996 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1839, 93.69 acre lot, 3 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Cable TV, Dining Room. Exterior Features: 50-100 Acres, Concrete Drive, Gravel Drive.

This property is listed by Rebecca Vest and can be reached at 5408086775.

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Rebecca Vest

Agent at Southern Pine Realty Solutions - Halifax

(540) 808-6775

Listed by Southern Pine Realty Solutions - Halifax · Broker phone: 4348308949 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 73408· Source: Southern Piedmont Land & Lake Association of Realtors· 46 days on PropertySimple

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9000 Philpott Road, South Boston, VA 24592

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