3831 W River Rd, Goochland, VA 23063

$5,750,000 Asking Price

4 beds
6 baths
4,800  sqft
Built in 1988

Exceptional James River frontage, a 670 acre parcel plus a Georgian mansion on 2 acres, offering commanding views of the James River Valley in central Goochland County. The property is known as Orapax, one of the largest hunting preserves on the East Coast open to the public. Orapax is a Native American name meaning "bountiful waters" and was a summer camp for Chief Powhatan. There is a historic aqueduct at Lickinghole Creek and the James River, providing direct access to the James River. Owners enjoy a conditional use permit for events at the mansion, the cottage, the clubhouse and the barn. As one of the busiest preserves in the country, the property can host 12+ simultaneous upland hunts and features a 66 acre center field and multiple fields of managed flat lands full of broom straw, ideal for bird hunting. 8-ac fishing lake and boat house, a fishing pond and a 4-ac duck pond. The mansion is an ideal venue site with first floor 10 ft ceilings, 4 bedroom suites, two with verandah access, an elevator and sweeping James River Valley views. The main level has elegant entertaining rooms, a screened verandah and lovely pond and sunset views. Additional cottage has separate driveway.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Wet Bar,Bookcases,Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s),High Ceilings,High Speed Internet,Jetted Tub,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Cable TV,Wired for Data,Walk-In Closet(s),Window Treatments
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Electric Cooking,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Range,Water Heater
Laundry:
Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup
Basement:
Full,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access
Flooring:
Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Wood
A/C:
true, Electric,Heat Pump,Zoned,Attic Fan
Heating:
true, Electric,Heat Pump,Zoned
Fireplace:
Gas,Masonry, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 2
Disability Feature:
Accessibility Features,Accessible Elevator Installed

Exterior

General:
Porch,Storage,Shed,Unpaved Driveway, Barn(s),Boat House,Guest House,Stable(s),Shed(s),Utility Building(s)
Style:
Colonial,Two Story
Other Structures:
Barn(s),Boat House,Guest House,Stable(s),Shed(s),Utility Building(s)
Pool:
None
Parking:
Attached,Basement,Circular Driveway,Direct Access,Driveway,Garage,Two Spaces,Unfinished Garage,Unpaved,Workshop in Garage

Construction

Roofing:
Concrete
Windows:
Thermal Windows,Window Treatments
General:
Brick,Block,Drywall,Frame, 2

Location

Originating MLS:
CVR
County:
Goochland

Lot

Zoning:
W IRWIN 2.091AC W-20-111 #14-0550 #14-0551 PCF 8 & W IRWIN 670.599AC #14-0549 PB 16 54, 41-1-0-4-0
Fencing:
None

Utilities

Water:
Well
Sewer:
Septic Tank

Financial

Source:
CVR
Ownership:
Other

This listing courtesy of:
Long & Foster REALTORS, Pam Diemer

About Goochland, VA

Housing

Number of Units
2,283
Median Home Value
$261,505
Median Rent
$597

18.53% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.79% are vacant.

Commute

Car
70.50%
Public Transportation
0.00%
Walk to Work
0.00%
Work from Home
29.16%
Other
0.34%

The median travel time to work is 28 minutes.

People

Population
5,595
Median Age
43.60
Median Household Size
2.72

Education

High School
30.16%
Associate’s Degree
7.72%
Bachelor’s Degree
21.69%
Graduate Degree
9.03%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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