This Burke Home Traces Back To 1765 Log Cabin

BURKE, VA—Burke has its own piece of history in this home dating back to 1765.

Originally built as a log cabin, it was expanded and modernized throughout the years. It was believed to have visitors such as George Washington Parke Custis, Charles Dickens and Light Horse Harry Lee.

The main part of the home has original pine floors, while the outside has a chicken coop and gardens that attract wildlife. Check out a photo gallery in the listing below.

There will be open houses Saturday, June 8 and Sunday June 9 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

• Address: 9587 Bronte Dr, Burke, Virginia
• Price: $1,050,000
• Square Feet: 3108
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1765
• Features: The property known as King~s Grant was originally built in 1765. It~s all that remains of an original parcel of 21 acres which was granted to Lt. Col William Fitzhugh in 1694. King~s Grant was a log cabin on the property used by the Ravensworth farm manager. It was added onto with another log cabin. Modern conveniences were added in the 1950~s and the addition of the family room & master bath were added in the early 2000~s. The home has been known have been visited by Martha Washington~s grandson; GW Parker Custis, Mrs. ~Light Horse Harry Lee~, Charles Dickens and others. The home features include four bedrooms 2 ~ baths, a spacious kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances, a family room with vaulted ceiling, living room & dining room. The floors are the original pine wood throughout the main part of the home. There are 4 hearth fireplaces ~ all in working condition throughout the home. Storage space is not lacking with over 20 closets with the original slatted doors.With over 2.33 acres there~s plenty of room to relax and enjoy the outside space. The gardens feature many plants which attract birds, bees & butterflies to the property. There are many mature trees including magnolias, boxwoods & dogwoods. There~s also the opportunity to see many other forms of wild life on the property.The property has a 7-stall stable, separate barn & 4 car tandem detached garage. There~s a detached office/studio space wired for internet as well. Gather fresh eggs from the chickens in the chicken coop at the end of the stables. It~s a gardener~s paradise with the many plants throughout along with a fenced garden space to grow vegetables, flowers & herbs.There are two brick patio areas to sit outside and enjoy all the beauty surrounding the property. The home is located just ~ mile from a grocery store, less and 3 miles from the VRE station, there~s a dog park within walking distance as well as a playground area. The bus stop is located at the end of the street. All this and only 10 min to the beltway. This property is truly one of a kind and one not to miss!

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