4801 Cartersville Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139

In 2000 Provost (this home formally known as Oakville) was entered into the National Register of Historic Places and recognized as a Va Landmark. Provost was the first Post Office, General Store, Telephone Exchange Switchboard, Office of Bureau of Vital Statistics, Stagecoach Stop (trap door in upstairs bdrm still intact), Barber Shop, Dentistry (tooth pulled on front porch for $1 included shot of whiskey), Ice Cream shop and part-time hotel for travelers. Home sits on 7 beautiful acres, house can easily be a Bed and Breakfast, part of the first floor has been used as a three room rental. Main front door opens to foyer. Door to the left leads to the three room (apartment) or can be part of main house. There are three fireplaces (sealed off) and a Franklin stove in the basement where the laundry room, workshop and storage area is located. Many updates, three Walnut trees several centuries old, two Mulberry trees and matured Oaks. Out buildings include: shed with 3 openings, smokehouse, laundry shed with two work rooms, workshop. Many possibilities included in this beautiful historic, country home in a beautiful area in Powhatan. Home is being sold "AS IS". No defects known.