4815 Belle Glade Drive
Richmond, Virginia 23230

An unusual Federal-vernacular stucco residence, built for the Revolutionary War hero Colonel Penick in 1792, this outstanding building has many fascinating architectural features. Besides the historic significance of the house -- the second oldest in Henrico County -- the unspoiled available surrounding acreage is unparalleled in this area of Virginia.

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Entrance Hall	Living Room	Dining Room	Pool and Fireplace

Detailed Property Information

OWNER: Donald L. and Anne M. Stratton
LEGAL: SS Belle Glade Dr ac 1.45 93 B2 48
BUILT IN: 1792; added onto in 1910 and 1959
HEATING: 2005 Trane gas forced air (down), Trane electric heat pump (up)
COOLING: 2005 Trane central air (down), Trane electric heat pump (up)
HOT WATER: gas, 79 gallons, in original basement
SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3,625 finished, 1,498 unfinished -- per 2009 appraisal
ELECTRICAL: 200 amp Circuit Breaker Panel in kitchen basement
TAXES: $2,814.45 for 2009
PRICE: $425,000
MLS # 2929795

FIRST FLOOR DESCRIPTION – 9’4” ceiling height, 10” thick interior walls

Exterior Entrance: The breath-taking surprise of this imposing stucco façade and its classic Georgian proportions is amazing! From the street there is a wide walkway of unusual square bricks, hand-made on the property, leading to the spacious
landing with its wrought iron railings and the handsome raised panel Front Door. Hand-hammered iron hardware, 7-pane side lights, and 2-pane arched transom window highlight this entrance. Two large magnolia trees flank the house and three other trees – an Osage orange, a maple, and a catawba – among the oldest of their species in North America, also share the Front Yard. The roof of both the original house and its addition is standing seam metal.

Front Entrance Hall: 13’6” x 9’10” ~ Handsome newel post to the left anchors the graceful staircase to the second floor and the banisters that curve around to the front of the house. Reproduction ceiling fixture with alabaster and pewter look. Raised panel cased opening, 6’8” wide, to the Living Room on the right; arched opening to the Center Hall Sitting Room ahead, raised panel door to the original Basement and a period raised panel door to the Library on the left. Narrow hardwood oak floors are bordered with a double inlay of walnut, a prestigious and highly desirable touch in the 1800’s that indicated the wealth of the owners.

Living Room: 17’7” x 13’ ~ This grand public room features a wood-burning fireplace with iridescent tile hearth and surround, and a gorgeous antique mantel with fan light and reeded detail. Wonderful edged crown and ceiling moulding accentuate the glamour of this public room. Antique brass and crystal drop chandelier. One 6-over-6 window. 15-pane door to the TV Room (originally a screened Porch) and an unencumbered opening to the Dining Room (currently used as a Billiards Room). Narrow hardwood oak floors are bordered with a double inlay of walnut.

TV Room: 17’ x 11’ ~ Originally the Screened Porch. Beadboard ceiling with 4-light ceiling fan, smoke detector, concrete floor. Four 6-over-6 windows on three sides, (three with miniblinds), a 15-pane raised panel door to the Pool enclosure.

Dining Room/Billiards Room: 19’8” x 13’2” ~ Originally the Dining Room. Tiffany-style light over pool table. 12-pane French doors to Pool enclosure, two 18-pane antique raised panel French doors to Center Hall Sitting Room, two oversized floor-to-ceiling original 12-over-12 windows overlook the Pool enclosure and far back yard. This room could easily be a First Floor Master Bedroom with the Private Bath. Narrow hardwood oak floors are bordered with a double inlay of walnut.

First Full Bath: 8’ x 4’2” ~ Ceramic tub/shower with seat and ceramic tile surround. Vanity with raised panel cabinet doors, old medicine cabinet with beveled mirror. One window with screen. Black & white hexagonal ceramic tile floor in ribbon pattern.

Center Hall Sitting Room: 12’7” x 10’6” irregular ~ Tiffany-style chandelier. 15-pane original French doors to Family Room (originally the Family’s non-public Living Room), arched opening to Front Hallway, antique raised panel French doors to the Billiards Room. Narrow hardwood oak floors are bordered with a double inlay of walnut.

Library: 17’6” x 13’ ~ This grand public room features a wood-burning fireplace with ceramic tile hearth and brick surround, Adam-style mantle with double Corinthian columns and urn and garland designs, and 12’ of built-in bookcases on two walls. Wide crown and ceiling moulding, 3-light Tiffany-style ceiling fan, 50” high raised panel wainscoting. One 6-over-6 window. Raised panel door to Side Terrace. Narrow hardwood oak floors are bordered with a double inlay of walnut.

Family Room: 13’5” x 13’3” ~ Originally the Family Living Room, not a public room. Antique 15-pane French doors to Center Hall Sitting Room, antique 15-pane French doors to Side Terrace, raised panel swinging door to Kitchen. Ceiling medallion. Wide hardwood floors.

Kitchen: 25’ x 14’5” ~ Astonishing original 1910 stamped tin ceiling, crown moulding, and walls above beadboard paneling which conceal built-in cabinets with a small niche above. Custom Kitchens-designed layout with natural cherry cabinets and brushed nickel hardware. Jenn-Air stainless side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with ice and water on door. Whirlpool stainless Quiet Partner III dishwasher. Three 6-over-6 windows with storms and screens. Ceramic tile backsplash, natural cherry-edged Formica countertops, corner double-bowl ceramic sink. Kenmore Gourmet Edition 40” electric range with four burners, center grill/griddle, and two self-cleaning ovens. Broan vent fan with lights and custom-made hood. Tall pantry cabinets. 7’3” x 3’3” Formica-topped center island with a breakfast bar. Huge wrought iron triple row pot rack, salvaged from the Peoples Drugstore downtown, is suspended over the island. 5-light wrought iron chandelier hangs above the full-size eat-in area at far end of room. 1920’s replica wall telephone. 9’6” opening to Sun Room. Ceramic “cracked tile” floor.

Sun Room: 17’6” x 6’ ~ Great room for wet swimmers to avoid the hardwood floors! Vaulted ceiling, recessed lights. One 8-over-8 window with shade, four Pella double insulated windows with roll-up bamboo shades, 15-pane door to Pool enclosure. TV platform attached to wall. Electric baseboard heating. 9’6” opening to Kitchen, raised panel door to Second Full Bath. Ceramic “cracked tile” floor.

Second Full Bath: 8’ x 6’~ Vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting. Marble slab shower stall, ceramic tile surround. Pedestal sink, glass bock “window” with antique heart pine windowsill, old wooden medicine cabinet with mirror. Grasscloth wallcovering. Floor-to-ceiling storage closet with double raised panel doors. Ceramic “cracked tile” floor.

LOWER LEVEL DESCRIPTION

Original Basement: Three dirt-floored Storage Rooms, all electrified, located under the original house and with an inside entrance:
Right is 18’ x 13’3” with a window and an original fireplace.
Center is 13’3” x 10’ plus a crawl space with the HVAC equipment (2005).
Left is 18’ x 13’3” with brick floor, a window, Enviro-temp Deluxe hot water
heater, and an outside door to the side yard.

Kitchen Basement: 25’ x 14’5” ~ Originally designed as a wine cellar. Same size as the Kitchen addition. Sump pump, 200 amp electrical panel box. Outside entrance.

SECOND FLOOR DESCRIPTION – 8’ ceiling height

Center Hall: 21’4” x 15’9” L-shaped ~ Charming, curved display area at top of staircase for plants or decorative objects. Reproduction ceiling fixture with alabaster and pewter look. One 6-over-6 pane window with miniblinds. Raised panel doors to four Bedrooms and Hall Full Bath. Aprilaire programmable thermostat. Random width heart pine floor.

Master Bedroom (Rear Right): 16’10” x 12’7” ~ Decorative, non-working fireplace with ceramic tile hearth and surround and original chimneybreast with bull’s eye details, mantel, and raised panel top section with mirror and pair of brass and glass sconces. One floor-to-ceiling 12-over-12 pane original window, overlooking enclosed Pool area and property beyond, and one 6-over-6 pane window, both with rollup bamboo shades, storm and screen windows. Raised panel doors to walk-in closet and shallow closet with six shelves. Smoke detector. Decorative glass ceiling fixture. Attic access panel. Random width heart pine floor.

Second Bedroom (Front Right): 16’10” x 12’ ~ Ceiling fan with three lights. Two walls of paneling. Two raised panel doors to closet and Master Bedroom. Two 6-over-6 pane windows with miniblinds, storm and screen windows. Random width heart pine floor.

Third Full Bath and Laundry Room: 14’6 x 6’2” ~ Tall ceramic sink with curved wrought iron legs, oval beveled tilt mirror. Two frosted glass sconces. Ceramic tub/shower with ceramic tile surround. Raised panel medicine cabinet, two wrought iron towel hooks. One floor-to-ceiling 12-over-12 pane original window with venetian blinds. GE Energy Star Deluxe Quiet front-loading full-size washer and GE front-loading electric dryer, raised panel storage cabinets above and below a formica stone look countertop.

Third Bedroom (Rear Left): 14’ x 13’ ~ Partially paneled. Smoky cut glass and brass decorative ceiling fixture. One floor-to-ceiling 12-over-12 pane original window with rollup bamboo shade overlooking enclosed Pool area and property beyond, one 6-over-6 pane window with miniblinds. Random width heart pine floor.

Fourth Bedroom (Front Left): 18’4” x 14’8” ~ Decorative, non-working fireplace with two columns and curved mantel, ceramic tile hearth, brick surround. Two 6-over-6 pane windows with miniblinds. Two closets: raised panel door to closet with rod, shelf, and tie rack; 6’2” wide closet with folding door. Random width heart pine floor.

OUTSIDE DESCRIPTION

Front Yard: Front fence along road, west property line, and driveway. Wide brick walkway (with bricks handmade on property), wrought iron railings on wide front landing. Gravel drive to parking area beyond Pump House.

Side Terrace: 38’ x 12’ irregular ~ Unusual outdoor dining area with access from the Library, the Family Sitting Room, as well as the Kitchen. Perfect for casual lunches or dinners!

Side Yard outbuilding:
Pump House: 22’ x 12’3 ~ Built of cinder blocks to protect the original well, still working, this house has two windows with shutters, now houses kayaks and sports equipment, and borders the gravel driveway. Standing seam metal roof.

Walled Pool Area: A wonderfully-protected play area with full-length swimming pool with new cover, outdoor fireplace and grill area, multiple patios with small rock gardens, and an inset rectangular area with fountain statuary (this has been a children’s play area, a vegetable garden, and also a rose garden). Access from the Sun Room, the Dining/Billiards Room, and the TV Room.

Back Yard: This grassy area has been leveled for a future tennis court and there is a 30’x 29’ basketball practice pad, approximately half court size, next to the Barn.

Back Yard outbuildings: Barn: 36’ x 24’ ~ Built to look old but inspected by a contractor and pronounced to be “sturdy enough to last for another 100 years”. The roof truss was built to be walked on in case of a future second floor expansion. Concrete floor, 40’+ of counters and cabinets, 24’ of pegboard, with 100 amp electrical service, water, and lines run for phone and cable. Overhead beam storage, large door for lawnmower, smaller door for people. Duck weathervane, metal roof.
No tools, even if attached, convey.
Shed: 12’x 8’ ~ Storage, next to the gravel road.

Plantings: These include several trees that are on the Historic Register: one is the Osage orange tree between the Pump House and the Main House, probably older than the house according to an Audubon Society expert who said that it was the second oldest of its kind in North America; another is the maple tree which is as old as the Main House; and the last is the Catawba tree on the west side of the front yard, also as old as the Main House. Acuba, azalea, crepe myrtle, fig, magnolia, nandina, pine, rose of Sharon and wisteria.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

Johnson Elementary School
Brookland Middle School
Tucker High School

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Rare Historic house with incredible architectural features
Second oldest house in Henrico County
2005 Trane HVAC systems with 10 year transferable warranty
Gas line to modern Kitchen is ready and available in original Basement
Completely updated with electrical work and copper plumbing ¾” lines
Large barn outfitted as a professional workshop, originally planned with a second floor

The highly respected architectural historian Jeff O’Dell completed an intensive historical survey of Henrico County in 1976 and refers to this property as Penick Place, with the date of construction as 1792. The DHR’s identification number for this property is 043-0234. It is also very likely that, given the rarity of properties this old, it would qualify for listing on the National Register but, according to the present owner, all indications are that it has not yet been evaluated. There is some current difference of opinion among historical architects as to whether the stucco is or is not original and also whether the Front Porch (evidence on front and left sides) was or was not original.

The adjacent 5.5 acres of land, in two parcels MLS # 2929871 and 2929872, are also available for purchase. Please inquire. They may be sold to the Purchasers of the main house or retained by the family but they will not be sold before the main house property.

Additionally, Henrico County has plans, currently scheduled for 2011, to re-route the creek which would alter the flood plain and thus return several more of the adjacent acres to buildable status, raising their resale value.

EXCLUSIVELY OFFERED BY:

Dede Deane Irwin 804-301-7808
Associate Broker, ABR, e-PRO, GRI
Dede@DedeDeaneIrwin.com

Lisa Ruffin Harrison 804-337-2578
Associate Broker, ABR, e-PRO, GRI
Lisa@LisaRuffinHarrison.com

French & Co., Realtors & Appraisers
Member of The Meridian Group

$425,000

All information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed reliable but no warranty is intended, either expressed or implied. Public school information was provided by City of Richmond
and is subject to change. All measurements are approximate.

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