$1,650,000

Set on 3 wooded acres where river, light, & architecture meet on a horseshoe bend of the South Anna River, this is a home designed to be felt as much as seen—one that reveals itself just 10 minutes beyond Ashland & less than half an hour from downtown Richmond. Conceived by noted local architect Charles Aquino & refined across decades, it balances architectural craft, natural beauty, & quiet luxury. Close enough for dinner, far enough for silence. A winding drive leads to a broad motor court, white columns rising against dark board-and-batten siding under a standing-seam metal roof. A great living tree rises through the porch deck—preserved, not planned—a symbol of the way this house was built: with respect for its setting. Inside, heart-pine floors glow through open spaces shaped for living. The two-story great room—timber trusses, brick fireplace, walls of windows & French doors—anchors the home around a sweep of river light. The sunroom dissolves the line between indoors & out; the kitchen joins warmth & utility—heart-pine cabinetry, hand-glazed Portuguese tile, professional appliances—while the brick-floored dining room blends rustic texture with candlelit ease. The magnificent primary suite occupies a private main-level wing: vaulted ceilings, plantation shutters, river views, & a spa bath with steam shower, soaking tub, & direct access to the deck & outdoor shower. Upstairs, 2 additional suites frame treetop views; a 4th bedroom on the main level adds flexibility for guests or studio use. Outdoors, French doors open onto a full-length deck, a heated pool, pool house, & pergola dining terrace surrounded by mature gardens & river-fed irrigation. Landscape lighting transforms the grounds into a private glowing retreat after sunset. 3-zone HVAC with propane backup heat, engineered septic with service contract, water filtration, high-speed internet, & whole-home audio complete a truly turn-key experience. All of it less than 30 minutes from downtown Richmond, 10 minutes from Ashland, & a world away from it all.