The Real Estate Pointer: December 2023

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Nestled along the serene banks of the Rappahannock River, this picturesque retreat boasts 4 charming cottages, a dock and wide water views. 130 Riverview is waterfront and the additional three cottages, though not waterfront, share the same lovely water views & are ideal for extended family, guests or as rental properties. Each cottage has 2 bedrooms and one bath-total acreage is 1.967 acres. Whether you are a permanent resident or guest, the compound’s offerings ensure that everyone can revel in the tranquility and beauty of this riverside escape. Don’t miss this wonderf ul opportunity to own 4 charming cottages with y r possibilities! CO-LISTED with MARIETTA REYNOLDS r endless

Adorable river home features open floor plan, river room, deck, fire pit area and dock - all great sitting areas from which to enjoy the river lifestyle! Three bedrooms; 1 hallway f ull tub/shower bathroom; 1 half -bathroom in primary bedroom; new variable flow septic system; comes with 3 extra lots; successf ul short-term rental; selling f urnished with the exception of some personal items.

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0 COAN STAGE RD, HEATHSVILLE, VA: Nestled in Virginia’s Northern Neck, this 9+ acre rural property is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. With a three-bedroom septic approval, it’s ready for your dream retreat. Ideal for horses, hunting, golf, boating, and fishing, it’s near two boat ramps and an 18-hole golf course. The Coan River flows through the back, and part of the lot is cultivatatble. Quinton Oaks golf course is under four miles away, and two boat ramps are within 5.5 miles. Breezeline Internet is available. Adjacent 10-acre property sold separately. $69K

725 DESHIELDS ST, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA: All offers welcome! Cozy Tappahannock home with a private oasis – flagstone patio, gazebo, and electric shed. Hardwood floors throughout, gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. Surprise basement bonus room with full bathroom for office, guest suite, or recreation. The second-floor loft adds flexibility and a separate bedroom offers privacy. Convenient location near town amenities, shops, dining, and entertainment. Seller covers closing costs up to $7950. USDA qualified. $265K

307 LAKE DRIVE, COLONIAL BEACH, VA: Waterfront paradise! 2 homes on almost one acre along Crystal Lake w/ stunning views. Renovations include a 2-yr-old roof, newer windows, fresh flooring, and a 10’ x 38’ Trex deck. Main home features oak floors, a gas fireplace, custom kitchen cabinets, an island, an oversized pantry, and a 12’ x 26’ glass sunroom with lake views. Whole house generator. Cozy studio apartment has a spacious living area, kitchen, and private bath. Dock, exterior lighting, 30’ x 36’ 3-car/boat garage, & more. Enjoy a tranquil retreat! $799,900.

331 BUENA VISTA RD, COLONIAL BEACH, VA: Rosier Creek waterfront gem! 3BR, 2BA home with walk-out basement in historic Westmoreland County. Perfect for full-time living or a vacation getaway. Enjoy sunsets on the covered deck and a private dock with a 10,000 lb boat lift. Approximately 70’ of waterfront for boating enthusiasts.

Walk-out basement has a kitchenette and bathroom, perfect for gatherings. Less than 90 minutes from DC, easy commute to Dahlgren, southern Maryland, or Fredericksburg. Short drive to Colonial Beach. Ideal for water recreation and relaxation! $485K

245 GORDON RD, KINSALE, VA: Remodeled 2BR, 2BA waterfront home with a bonus room for a possible 3rd bedroom or family room. Situated on 6.5 acres across 4 lots surrounded by farms and woodlands. Potential for building more dwellings for a family compound or Airbnb. Laminate floors, wood-burning fireplace, cathedral ceilings, skylights, Corian kitchen and baths, soft-close cabinets, and new Bosch heat pump.

Enjoy serene nature, a beautiful garden, waterfront views, and complete privacy on this peaceful oasis. $495K

0 SOUTH HILL BANKS DR. CENTER CROSS, VA: Proposed New Construction, “The River Getaway,” located in the River Oaks community. This gorgeous rancher will feature 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, an open floor plan w/ a kitchen, and a great room. LVP flooring throughout & tile flooring in bathrooms and laundry room. Kitchen will feature a large island w/ maple cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. Home will also feature a 2-car attached garage. Relax on the covered front porch or on the back screened porch. Home has water access to the Rappahannock River. Community features a sandy beach, boat ramp, dock, and pavilion with a picnic area. $449,950.

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3 Levels / 4 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths. Full finished basement w/ 2 add’l rooms AND a complete 2nd Kitchen! Great backyard with extras! 2 Car Garage, and much MORE Including a 1 yr. HOME WARRANTY!

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In the Waterfront community of: STRATFORD HARBOUR 357 BAY POINTE DRIVE NAVICA MLS# A115274A • BRIGHT MLS# VAWE2004982 This home is a fixer-upper, has been used as a Rental for years, needs TLC and is being sold in “As is” condition. 3 BR/ 2 Bath on 0.46 Acres $164,999

RENTAL HOME AVAILABLE BY DECEMBER 5, 2023 In MONTROSS, VA! BRIGHT MLS# VAWE2005646 275 CASTLE DRIVE, MONTROSS, VA. 22520 IN STRATFORD HARBOUR 3 LEVELS / 3 BEDROOMS / 2.5 BATHS 2526 TOTAL Sq. Ft. $2000./mo. 6 Month minimum lease. Application required and includes background, income and eviction history. ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED: https://apply.link/46eFnW5

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339 Jamaica Loop , Jamaica, Va. 23079 In Middlesex County, Va! BRIGHT MLS# VAMX2000118 • NAVICA MLS# N115278A 1 Br/ 1 Bath~ Cabin/Lodge On 10 Acres! $259,999! NO HOA!

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here is just something magical about the holiday season. It could be the cinnamon scent that seems to permeate every home, or the crisp bite of morning air that hits you as you open your front door and welcome the day, but there is generally a specific moment for everyone that has that nostalgic feel that tells you that the holidays are finally here. For many of us, nothing ushers in the Christmas season like that first sip of creamy, frothy, cinnamon-spiced eggnog.

I was not introduced to this creamy concoction until I was well into my married life. Where I grew up, eggnog was not part of any holiday celebrations. In my early marriage, at a party for my husband’s company, I was handed a cup of eggnog for the first time. It had never been something that tempted me. I mean, who thought to mix eggs, cream and sugar and call it a drink? But, not wanting to be rude, I took my first creamy sip. Wow! It was a cold explosion of vanilla and cinnamon spice while the rum warmed my soul. How could I have missed this all of my life? So, from that point on, eggnog became a new family tradition. For the last two decades I have shared my love of eggnog with anyone who would partake.

The origins of eggnog have long been debated, but most historians agree that it can be traced to East Anglia, England. As a derivative of a drink called posset, a medieval European drink made with hot milk, it is said that the English added eggs to thicken the drink. The drink was actually originally referred to as the Egg Flip, because they would mix the warm milk and egg by flipping (or, rapidly pouring) them between two cups.

The British aristocracy took the drink to a whole new level by adding the expensive, and hard to come by, brandy, Madeira or sherry. The addition of the alcohol kept the milk and egg mixture from spoiling. This tradition crossed over into the British colonies somewhere in the 1700s, but the taxation on wine and brandy was so high that the colonists began to create their own version of the

drink by using rum from the Caribbean as a more cost effective alternative. While milk and eggs were a high priced commodity in England, they were plentiful in the colonies, helping the drink to become wildly popular in America. They would serve this egg and cream libation in a noggin, a Middle English term for a small, carved wooden mug used to serve alcohol. The bartenders of the day referred to rum as grog. So the original name for the drink was egg-n-grog, but over time it became known as eggnog.

During the Revolutionary War, when rum became difficult to find, the drink still gained popularity as Americans turned to domestic whiskey and eventually bourbon as suitable substitutes.

It became popular at Christmas time for a couple of reasons. The first would be the Eggnog Riot in December 1826, when whiskey was smuggled into the barracks of the United States Military Academy for a Christmas Day party. The incident resulted in many being court-martialed and became a symbol of remembrance and rebellion.

The other is that it became a symbol of wealth. To have access to cream, eggs, sugar and alcohol during a season when these items were scarce, showed an ability to monetarily provide when others found it difficult. The Christmas season became a great time to show wealth and plenty to any guest who should arrive, and eggnog became a symbol of abundance.

That tradition of entertaining with eggnog continues. Unlike the 1700s, we live in a time when milk, cream, eggs and rum are readily available all year long, so why is it that we wait for Christmas to make this tasty treat? Because we love our traditions! It is almost as if we can hear the Christmas bells ringing as you walk into the grocery store and see that first quart of premade eggnog waiting for us to slip into our cart. We don’t want our traditions to become commonplace, so we hold out for that one time of the year so that we never take it for granted.

Over the years many recipes have developed around the concept of eggnog. From those of you that are curious or may have never tried eggnog, to the hard-core nog-heads, here is one of my favorites that we hope you enjoy all throughout your Christmas season.

u 12 large eggs yolks (reserve the whites) u 2 cups granulated sugar u 1 liter bourbon u 1 quart (4 cups) whole milk u 1 cup heavy cream u 3/4 cup Cognac or brandy u 1/2 cup Myers’s dark rum u Pinch fine salt To serve:

u 12 reserved egg whites u 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream u Ice (optional) u Freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon

Directions:

For the eggnog: Place the reserved egg whites in a very clean and airtight container and freeze until the eggnog is ready to serve.

Combine the yolks and sugar in a large bowl and whisk until well blended and creamy.

Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to a 1-gallon glass jar and tightly seal the lid. Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 week and up to 3 weeks.

To serve: The night before serving, place the frozen egg whites in the refrigerator to thaw.

When ready to serve, let the egg whites come to room temperature. Place the egg whites in the very clean bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a large punch bowl.

Place the cream in the stand mixer bowl and whisk on high speed until medium peaks form, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to the punch bowl.

Stir the eggnog base with a rubber spatula to re-combine, then add it to the punch bowl.

Gently whisk the eggnog together until just combined and no large pockets of whites or cream remain (do not over-whisk or you’ll deflate the eggnog).

Serve in punch cups over ice, if desired, and garnished with grated nutmeg.

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BETSY SISSON Historyland Realty, LLC

Member of 3 Multiple Listing Services: NNAR, CBRAR, and BRIGHT

office 804 493-5000 • cell 804 450-1773 betsysisson@yahoo.com • www.historylandrealty.com HISTORYL AND REALT Y

BETSY G SISSON, Broker

15977 Kings Highway PO Box 669 Montross, VA 22520

FORD BECKER, Associate Broker

Debbie Casey • Sherry Derby • Charles Faulkner • Leilani Packett • Angie Ptucha • George Sisson • Laura Sisson • Bonny Townsend

Westmoreland County-732 Prospect Hill Road, Montross-$399,000

Westmoreland County Waterfront-138 Pier Place, Kinsale-$599,000

Mathews County Waterfront-281 Plantation Road, North, VA-$499,990

Spacious home with open floor plan on over 2.5 acres located on a corner lot in a water access community. Cathedral ceilings with skylights throughout the home. Very large garage with ample storage and a full bath. Community Boat Ramp on Nomini Creek. Beautiful tile and wood flooring in the home. Custom cabinets with pull-out feature. MLS# 115360 Call Betsy Sisson 804 450-1773

Waterfront Brick Home on the Yeocomico River in Kinsale. Spacious floor plan in this well built home that has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Main floor has beautiful hardwood floors and fireplace in the family room. Half of the full basement is finished. Large detached garage with bathroom.

Call Betsy Sisson 804 450-1773

Charming Colonial where modern comfort meets classic elegance. A covered front porch provides a welcoming entrance to this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with a bonus room. The property offers a perfect blend of contemporary living spaces and tranquil outdoor serenity, all set on a 2.56 acre lot for ultimate privacy. The kitchen is a chef ’s delight, featuring quartz countertops and a large island perfect for prep work or casual dining. An attached two-car garage provides ample storage and easy access to the interior of your home. Call Charles Faulkner 804 761-6939

Richmond County-Town of Warsaw 719 Wallace Street-$399,500

Richmond County-708 Cedar Point Road, Warsaw $699,900

Richmond County-851 Reisinger Road, Warsaw-$598,500

Westmoreland County

Coles Point

4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Cape Cod on Wallace Street near the heart on Warsaw, VA. Plenty of privacy on a unique wooded lot with a stream, birds, and wildlife. Full basement, 2 car garage, town water and sewer. Call Bonny Townsend 804 761-7572

891 Warner Lane

175 ACRES IN RICHMOND COUNTY Excellent property for hunting, all wooded with a stream. 135 acres was harvested in 1995 and replanted in pines.

40 acres, mix of hardwood and pine. Two Right-of-Ways into property: 50 ft. R/W from Ridge Road that needs repair and 30 ft. R/W from Luttrellville Lane, .8 mile on dirt road to property. Call George Sisson 804 450-8872

Lots & Land

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WESTMORELAND CO. – NOMINI BAY FARMS » Barnes Creek Drive. Building lot close to boat ramp 2.02 acres, approved for 4 bedroom septic, $49,000. Call Betsy Sisson 804 450-1773

T h e R e a l E s t a t e Po i n t e r

Coles Point

4BR/2BA custom home on the deep waters of Totuskey Creek. 2-car carport and a garage. Only a quick jaunt to the Rappahannock River.

Call Leilani Packett 571 527-6623

Richmond County-175 ACRES-Luttrellville Lane-$525,000

WESTMORELAND COUNTY COLES POINT » Lot 16 Russells Run MLS# 112745 $17,000 .436 acre. Call Laura Sisson 804 450-2521 » Coles Point Rd. MLS# 106358 $13,000. Call Betsy Sisson 804 450-1773

Westmoreland $269,000 County

891 Warner Lane

$269,000

3BR/4BA, 2,800+ sqft, waterfront ranch, on Cat Point Creek. Attached 2 & 3-car garages, boat/storage shed, waterfront shed w/fish cleaning station, and garden shed.

Call Leilani Packett 571-527-6623

Westmoreland-Coles Point-Cherry Grove Beach Building Lot on Gardner Road $29,000 REDUCED!

Water-access lot .663 acre at Cherry Grove Beach in Coles PointSewer is available. Walking distance to community boat ramp and dock. Call Betsy Sisson 804 450-1773

Westmoreland-Coles Point-Ragged Point $45,000

Coles Point Waterfront Lot $185,000

Four adjacent buildable water view lots located in the Ragged Point Beach Subdivision in Hague.

The four lots are being sold together for $45,000.

Minutes to restaurants,library, winery and Coles Point Marina. Sewer hook up and Breezeline Internet are available in this area. No HOA. Call Debbie Casey 703 927-1613

Safe Harbor Landing. 2.53 acres, 217 ft. of water frontage. Large waterfront lot in new waterfront community. Community dock and boat ramp.

County sewer tap fee paid and will transfer to new owner. MLS # 102810. Call George Sisson 804 450-8872

Wishing You a

Merry & Bright Holiday Season.

We know our fireplace inserts, gas log sets, propane and heating fuels keep our friends and neighbors safe and comfortable. Like the people of this region, NWP was born and raised here, in this very special part of the world. And we’ll keep doing all we can to help the people of the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula and beyond stay warm and fed this holiday season and throughout the coming year.

Proud sponsor of the cozy life.

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Pam Bosmans PRINCIPAL BROKER

540-226-4719

105 Smith Point Circle Reedville VA 22539

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200 INGRAM BAY DRIVE. *Beautiful Wide Views of Ingram HEATHSVILLE VA 22473 Bay & The Chesapeake Bay * Protected Boat slip with lift $625,000 * 3 Bedroom 3 Baths

3988 MOODYTOWN RD, BUMPASS, VA 23024 $565,000

* Custom Colonial on 1.1 acres, minutes from Lake Anna! * Great outdoor spaces with RV hook up, koi pond and firepit! * 4 Bedroom/3.5 bath, 3,500 sq ft

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* Views of the Potomac River and * Community Beach, Pool, Tennis Condit Pond & Pickleball Courts * 3349 Sq ft. * Beautiful Hardwood floors * 3 bedroom 3 baths

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* Huge sunroom overlooking the shoreline * Attached Garage * Community Water

* Open concept with large allseason room * Well maintained, move in ready * Partially finished Basement with Bedroom and Bath

* Open plan, one level living * Deep water on Rock Hole with screened porch Creek 4’+ * 3 Bedroom and 2 Bath * Community Water * Dock and Boat Lift * Separate Large Gar/Workshop

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* 2 Cleared acres * 3 bedroom 2 bath * 1080 Sq Ft home

* Recent updates

LOTS & L AND

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LOT 85 T WIN HARBORS REEDVILLE WATER ACCESS $26,500

T h e 0RCOAN e a l EHARBOUR s t a t e Po iDRIVE n t e r LOT TSBURG WATERFRONT $150,00

0 HALL FARM RD. HEATHSVILLE WATERFRONT $195,000 00 SOUTH HILL RD HEATHSVILLE WATERFRONT $90,000