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Wordless Wednesday-A Classic Never Goes Out of Style

Rippon Lodge-Woodbridge VA

Rippon Lodge in Woodbridge VA was built around 1725 and still stands today.  Though it is not as grand as Mount Vernon Estate a few miles down the road, Rippon Lodge has a beautiful vantage point across Neabsco Creek and played a significant role in Virginia history.   Prince William County has owned an maintained the property since 2000 and it is open to the public on the weekends May through October.

View a photo of "The Cabin" on the Rippon Lodge estate.

16 comments • Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services • December 23 2009 09:02PM

Comments

Well now, that looks like an appropriate wordless Wednesday... its about real estate, isn't that what this site is all about?  Nice stately home too! 

 

Merry Christmas!

Posted by Sara Homan (Coldwell Banker Ellison Realty Inc) 7 months ago

Rippon Lodge does have a beautiful site and the holiday tour was quite nice. 

Posted by Pat Fenn (Marketing Specialist for Cindy Jones RE/MAX Allegiance) 7 months ago

Cindy,

I see it's decked out in its holiday wreaths. Very beautiful example of the architecture of this period. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates LLC) 7 months ago

Cindy, Gorgeous house. Can't you just picture all the generations of children playing on the lawn.

Posted by Deanne Olivas (American Allstar Realty) 7 months ago

It's hard to beat the big old plantation houses for sheer grandeur/majesty.

Posted by Jim Hale - On the MOVE for You! Eugene - Springfield Oregon Real Estate (ACTIONAGENTS.NET) 7 months ago

I love the architecture of homes back east, particularly those that have lots of outdoor living space. Nice to see that the county maintains it so the public can experience and appreciate it.

Posted by John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson NV Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace) 7 months ago

Hi Cindy! This is why I love Virginia. It's full of historic buildings and homes. We do not see homes like that one here. Have a Happy New Year Cindy!

Posted by Jackie Connelly-Fornuff Century 21 AA Lindenhurst NY Real Estate (Lindenhurst Babylon West Babylon N. Babylon West Islip Islip) 7 months ago

Cindy - You are right about a classic!  This is such a beautiful stately home - I'm so glad someone preserved this part of history.  The little cabin is too cute!

Posted by Susan Brown (Keller Williams NE, Kingwood Texas (Humble & Atascocita too)) 7 months ago

Right on - very classy. It's like great woodwork - it is always in style.

Posted by Steve Kappre, Gloucester - Camden County NJ Mortgage Loan Officer | 856-419-3561 (Treasury Mortgage | Mortgage Company - New Jersey) 7 months ago

Cindy:  Does the County allow this lodge to be rented out for events?  Looks like a perfect setting for a large gathering like a Christmas party or a wedding.

Posted by Chris Ann Cleland, GRI, SFR (Long & Foster, Gainesville, VA) 7 months ago

Beautiful, grand house. Nothing like that here in California.

Posted by Lottie Kendall, CA DRE#01215160 Seniors Real Estate Specialist (RE/MAX Today) 7 months ago

Cindy, wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.

Posted by Connie Harvey Realtor Nashville TN Real Estate (Prudential Woodmont Realty) 7 months ago

That is a "stately" piece of eye candy!

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Posted by Renee Burrows - Las Vegas NV Valley - Homes For Sale - Real Estate Market News (The Force Realty -Realtor>Estate>Probate>REO>Short Sale) 7 months ago

Beautiful post and what picture of a great landmark. It is hard to believe folks actually lived in these homes at one time uh. Merry Christmas Cindy and thanks for sharing.

Posted by Charles Stallions Real Estate 800-309-3414 Pensacola, Fl. 7 months ago

Thanks everyone for stopping by during the holidays.  My best to all of you in 2010 and see you around the blog-o-sphere.

Posted by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World) 7 months ago

Hi Cindy,

   Beautiful home, reminds me of Georgia.  Wishing you a very successful year in 2010.

Connie Lou

Posted by Connie Lou Barnett GRI,CRS,CRB,SRMM,ARA,PRS,SFR,QSC (Real Living/Home Realty) 7 months ago

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