Inside Chesterfield’s Historic 1881 Gilliam-Bullington House | Asking $1.74 Million

$1,745,000 | 1881 | 5,771 Sq. Ft. | 5 Beds | 4.5+ Baths | 0.87 Acres

1712 Buford Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23235

Welcome to Gilliam-Bullington House, your country estate in the heart of picturesque Bon Air, just a 10-minute drive from downtown Richmond. Built-in 1881, this meticulously renovated home blends historic charm with modern luxury. Family and guests will love the circular driveway, 48-foot veranda with 12 Tuscan columns, beadboard ceiling & original port cochere. An elegant Stair Hall, Formal Living and Dining Rooms, Winter Parlor and HUGE Family Room connecting to a screened-in porch, all provide exquisite settings for entertaining. 15-light French doors line the entire facade. 12-foot ceilings, hardwood floors & original millwork throughout. Eat-in kitchen with Thermador range, 2 ovens, griddle/grill, 4 GE-Monogram frig drawers, quartz countertops, custom beveled glass cabinets & charming pantry. The cozy Winter Parlor with gas fireplace is a perfect office, den, playroom. Elegant Library with built-in shelves. Glass-paned breezeway leads to LARGE Family Room overlooking screened porch & 1920s Fish Pond! Practical amenities include a stylish mudroom with built-in lockers and 2 first-floor powder rooms. Upstairs there are 3 LARGE, sunny Bedrooms, 1 with en suite bath & adorable hall bath with custom storage.

Second-floor parlor can be office or playroom. Primary bedroom features 2 walk-in closets, charming en suite bath with tub, walk-in shower, double sinks, plus the added luxury of a private year-round sun porch. Spacious laundry room and a GLORIOUS upstairs Sunroom! 5th bedroom in attic with full bath. Basement boasts a screening room and ample storage. A gorgeous standing seam metal roof adorns the property, and the original Carriage House has been converted into a charming Guest House with a full bath and an upstairs loft. Enjoy the expansive 1.6-acre park-like setting featuring an original well and ice house, Victorian Garden Folly, Art Studio/Office, and even a Chicken Coop! (3 parcels in total) Boxwoods, azaleas, and hydrangeas! This is truly a one-of-a-kind historic home and a must-see for discerning buyers seeking elegance, comfort, and timeless beauty. Check out the 3D Tour!

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Kathryn Oti • [email protected] • (804) 467-8901
Rashkind Saunders & Co. Real Estate
Photography Credit: Sarah Eastman Weidner