A historic Virginia property where Thomas Jefferson spent seven years of his childhood has been listed for sale at $17 million.
Historic Tuckahoe is a 560-acre estate spanning three parcels that straddle the Goochland-Henrico county lines beside the James River. According to Richmond BizSense, the property, which was formerly Tuckahoe Plantation, encompasses several 18th century structures, including the two-story main house that was originally built in 1712 and expanded in the 1730s. Thomas Jefferson moved to the plantation with his family when he was two, and he spent the next seven years at the location; his education began at a schoolhouse on the property.
The Randolph family owned the property through the early 1800s. The current owners, the Thompsons, are descendants of Isabelle and Nehemiah Addison Baker, who acquired Tuckahoe in 1935. The property, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, has never been opened to the public, although private tours can be arranged.
“It has been a privilege for our family to serve as the stewards of Tuckahoe for nearly a century,” said the Thompson family in a statement. “As we consider the property’s next chapter, we are open to welcoming new owners who share our deep appreciation for its unique character and history.”
The 6,500-square-foot main house is notable for its H-shaped frame and encompasses five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and eight fireplaces. Other structures on the property include outbuildings, two former slave quarters, a storehouse, smokehouse, barn, kitchen, office and the schoolhouse.
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