You’ll want to take a closer look at this charming log cabin on 13 acres located in Dendron, Virginia that recently sold. You are sure to be inspired by this farmstead paradise. This charming log cabin on 13 acres is located in beautiful Surry County. The open floor plan with a cathedral ceiling provides an inviting living space, enhanced by full-length front porches spanning both the front and back of the home. The kitchen features attractive and unusual live edge counters and recently installed appliances. This lovely log cabin property is bordered by a spring-fed creek and is already set up for animals, including a chicken coop, goat shed and run, underground dog fencing, and a 12-foot by 18-foot horse shed. Additional structures include a storage shed with electricity, a small storage shed, a 24-foot by 12-foot building with utilities, an 18-foot above-ground pool, a fire pit, and a 22-foot by 12-foot hoop house with water. An RV hookup is also on site. The property is served by high-speed fiber and has solar panels.
Virginia is just one of the places you might consider when purchasing a log cabin. Virginia mixes city and countryside better than almost any state in the country. This unusual blend makes it stand out from the neighboring North Carolina and Maryland, both of which seem to be either one or the other. Virginia is also a unique historical state with ties to former presidents, war heroes, and a stronger connection to its past than anywhere else.
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The Beauty of Lake Drummond. In the center of a marshy area called the Great Dismal Swamp is the crystal-clear Lake Drummond. Virginia is home to just two natural lakes with Lake Drummond arguably being its pride and joy. Possibly the most interesting aspect of this strange, almost prehistoric land is that nobody knows how it was formed. There are plenty of theories surrounding it, from a meteor collision to the legendary Native American fifirebirdbut in some ways, it’s the mystery that adds to its allure. If you visit the lake, you can go boating, fishing, or canoeing. Or, if you want to stay on land, there are plenty of hiking trails surrounding the area.
Take some time to enjoy Virginia Beach. There’s a whole community to explore at Virginia Beach, but you may not end up leaving the beach itself. Boasting several miles of pristine shorefront, it’s one of the longest pleasure beaches in the world, with swimming, surfing, and paddleboarding available year-round. If you don’t fancy going in the water, try walking, biking, or rollerblading along the boardwalk, or relaxing at some of the fantastic shops and restaurants.
Explore the Gothic Hollywood Cemetery. The Hollywood Cemetery is a sprawling metropolis of Gothic architecture in Richmond. Situated in the Oregon Hill neighborhood, Hollywood Cemetery is a national treasure and an outdoor museum that spans hundreds of acres of land. As with the Pere Lachaise’s and Hollywood Forever, there are also notable burials to be found there including two former presidents and many Civil War heroes.
