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3831 W River Rd, Goochland, VA 23063
About this home
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". 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.
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Sale history for 3831 W River Rd
$543/sq ft
$1,031/sq ft
$1,198/sq ft
$1,301/sq ft
$1,458/sq ft
Tax history for 3831 W River Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Garage/Carport Information
- Has Garage
- Has Attached Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking
- Features: Attached, Basement, Circular Driveway, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Two Spaces, Unfinished Garage, Unpaved, Workshop in Garage
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 5
- # of Half Bathrooms: 1
- Room Information
- # of Rooms (Total): 9
- Has Basement
- Basement Information: Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
- Room 1 Information
- Office
- Description: Bookcase, French doors, verandah, walk-in closet
- Level: First
- Length: 0.0
- Width: 0.0
- Room 2 Information
- Description: Two Full Baths, Two Closets, French doors, veranda
- Level: Second
- Length: 0.0
- Width: 0.0
- Room 3 Information
- Living Room
- Description: Fireplace
- Level: First
- Length: 0.0
- Width: 0.0
- Room 4 Information
- Laundry
- Description: Side Stoop
- Level: First
- Length: 0.0
- Width: 0.0
- Room 5 Information
- Kitchen
- Description: Electric Stove, dishwasher, microwave
- Level: First
- Length: 0.0
- Width: 0.0
- Room 6 Information
- Foyer
- Description: Elevator, Staircase, Closets
- Level: First
- Length: 0.0
- Width: 0.0
- Room 7 Information
- Family Room
- Description: Fireplace, open to kitchen, James River valley vie
- Level: First
- Length: 0.0
- Width: 0.0
- Room 8 Information
- Dining Room
- Description: Chandelier
- Level: First
- Length: 0.0
- Width: 0.0
- Room 9 Information
- Bedroom 4
- Description: En suite Bath, carpt
- Level: Second
- Length: 0.0
- Width: 0.0
- Room 10 Information
- Bedroom 3
- Description: En suite Bath,carpet
- Level: Second
- Length: 0.0
- Width: 0.0
- Room 11 Information
- Bedroom 2
- Description: En suite Bath,carpet, James River valley vie
- Level: Second
- Length: 0.0
- Width: 0.0
- Room 12 Information
- Additional Room
- Description: Upper foyer, carpet, French doors to verandah
- Level: Second
- Length: 0.0
- Width: 0.0
- Room 13 Information
- Full Bath
- Room 14 Information
- Full Bath
- Room 15 Information
- Full Bath
- Room 16 Information
- Full Bath
- Room 17 Information
- Half Bath
- Level: First
- Room 18 Information
- Full Bath
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
- Laundry Information
- Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Features: Gas, Masonry
- Equipment
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Water Heater
- Interior Features
- Window Features: Thermal Windows, Window Treatments
- Door Features: French Doors
- Accessibility Features: Accessibility Features, Accessible Elevator Installed
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Other Features: Wet Bar, Book Cases, 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
Exterior
- Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Stories (Total): 2
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Roof Details: Concrete
- Construction Details: Brick, Block, Drywall, Frame
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Porch, Storage, Shed, Unpaved Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened, Porch
- Other Structures: Boat House, Shed(s), Utility Building(s), Barn(s), Guest House, Stable(s)
- Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Land Information
- Horses Allowed
- Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed, Stables
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Area: 672.69
- Lot Size Acres: 672.69
- Lot Features: Hardwood Trees, Water Front
- Is Waterfront
- Water Body Name: James River
- Waterfront Features: Creek, Pond, River Front, Stream, Water Access, Waterfront
- Zoning Description: A-1
- Property Information
- Below Grade Unfinished Area: 2,400
- Above Grade Finished Area: 4,800
- Resale
Financial
- Assessments and Fees
- Assessed Value: $4,244,100
- Tax Information
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,411
- Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water Source: Well
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned, Attic Fan
- Has Heating
- Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 5.5
- Sq. Ft.: 4,880
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 2.09 acres
- Style: Other
- Year Built: 1988
- Year Renovated: 1988
- County: Goochland County
- APN: 41-1-0-4-A
Around this home
Schools
- K - 12
- Preschool & daycare
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
13% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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