POTOMAC RIVER WATERFRONT HOMES FOR SALE STAFFORD VA 22556 22554

Located at: 78 Canterbury Drive, Stafford VA 22554
SINGLE FAMILY CUSTOM BUILT COLONIAL POTOMAC RIVER WATERFRONT LUXURY HOME
- 5514sf Well Appointed 4br/4ba on 3+ Landscaped and Wooded Acres -
PRIVATE DOCK AND ASSIGNED EXCLUSIVE-USE LICENSED 15x30 DEEDED BOAT SLIP
MOVE-IN READY AND AVAILABLE NOW MAY 2024

ONLY $1,100,000 BELOW MARKET VALUE!
(Appraised in 2022 for $1.035m!!)

Viewing By Appointment Only - email sales@datacity.com or call 540 659 6209
STAFFORD VA 22554 NEAR AQUIA LANDING, AQUIA CREEK, POTOMAC CREEK, POTOMAC RIVER

Custom-built 2002 brick colonial, 3 acres of Aquia Creek and Potomac River waterfront home stafford virginia, every feature and amenity one would want - community dock, assigned 15x30 boat slip and spectacular million dollar views of the Potomac River!

Close To: While being private and out-of-the-way of the mainstream does not mean giving up being close to everything! 5 Minutes to Brooke Station VRE for an Easy DC Commute! 15 Minutes to Stafford for Shopping and Restaurants. 20 Minutes to Downtown Fredericksburg for Shopping and Entertainment. Thorny Point Drive, Marlborough Point Drive, Brooke Road, Aquia Landing Park for Sandy Beaches and Fishing! (Potomac River and Aquia Creek Waterfront), Stafford VA 22554

Potomac River Waterfront Home For Sale by Owner FSBO at 78 Canterbury Drive, Stafford VA 22554 22556
Available Now! Call Owner 540 659 6209 or email sales@datacity.com for more information and viewing appointment

thorny point drive in stafford va 22554 right on the Potomac River and Aquia Creek

view of Aquia Creek, Aquia Landing, and confluence of the Potomac River at Canterbury Estates - featured home is in middle of photo

More Scenic Views of Potomac River and Beaches At Aquia Landing Parkwaterfront home for sale by owner marlborough point, stafford va 22554

Aerial view of Canterbury Estates with the featured home shown in the lower right of the photograph - orientation is showing the 20 mile stretch of the Potomac River looking north with the Aquia Park and Aquia Creek confluence to the left.



LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!! Spacious Custom Built 5514sf brick Colonial in Stafford VA a waterfront home nestled on 3 Acres of professionally landscaped and wooded areas with abundant wildlife situated right on the Potomac River and Aquia Creek! Deer, Fox, Rabbits, Nesting Eagles, Hawks Galore, Song Birds abound everywhere with fantastic fishing right from your private community dock and assigned boat slip.

This beautiful Potomac River Waterfront Home in Stafford, VA 22554 is situated with a leisurely 5 minute walk to the Pawtowmack Indian encompament and historical Aquia Landing Park where there are public sandy beaches and fishing. Convenient 5 minute drive to the Aquia Brooke Station VRE for an easy DC or NoVa Commute. 15 minutes to Stafford schools and downtown shopping centers. 20 minutes by car to Quantico! 30 minutes to Prince William County or Fredericksburg, VA!

OPEN CONCEPT LIVING AT ITS BEST! This lovely residential Custom Built 2002 Colonial by SYG Homes is a 5514sf single family waterfront home for sale by owner located in Stafford VA 22554 (FSBO). Features many great indoor and outdoor amenities for the entire family. From the large rooms all with 10' ceilings throughout with Living Room and Master Bedroom having Cathedral ceilings. Decorative ceiling trim and trays, chair rails, crown molding in the Dining Room, Office/Billiard Room and Formal Entrance Room. Lighted ceiling fans everywhere! Double paned 72" Andersen windows throughout. All wall edges are "Bullheaded" for added luxury and safety! Whole house interior custom painted in 2016!

Tile flooring in the Huge (25x15) Eat-in Kitchen w 10x4' Corian island, additional 3x30' of Corian counter space for food preparation and seating. Expansive Travertine Tile backsplash. All-wood Maple cabinets and walk-in pantry for plenty of food storage, recessed lighting, Bosch dishwasher, freezer/refridgerator w/ ice maker, GE gas cook top w/ vent fan, GE built-in oven and microwave.

Hardwood flooring in the 2 story foyer, stairway, railings, and upstairs landing. Carpet throughout in all other rooms. Large oversized walk-in closets. Family Room (22x22) overlooking the Potomac River w/ picture window, Formal Living Room (22x22) with gas fireplace and bump-out bay windows. Formal Dining Room (12x15) w/ bump-out bay window. 2 Offices, one could be a billiard room. 1900sf fully finished walkout basement to the 10x10 landscaped patio and garden overlooking the Potomac River!

CHILDRENS PARADISE TO GROW UP IN!You will certainly enjoy the outdoors on expansive 3 acre landscaped and wooded lot which includes a 10x12' fully screened maintenance free Gazebo with benches, 40x40 recreational picnic and park area w/ Fire Pit, 12x20' maintenance-free utility garage`to house your garden equipment, boat or jet ski! Many terraces and trails thru the brush-cleared woods with concrete benches for relaxing and viewing. Upstairs bedrooms, verandas, and the "Pirate's Peak" offers 20 mile waterfront views of the Potomac River, Aquia Creek, and Aquia Landing!

Seasonal flowering trees and shrubs, flowers for every season, fruit trees and berry bushes abound everywhere. The two varieties of FIG trees have traditionally produced over 3000 tree-ripened figs every year, and 3500 in 2020. Yes, your own tree ripened figs, nothing so delicious! The two HUGE Paw Paw patches with mature Paw-Paw trees will provide fantastic fruit from late-summer thru late fall (YES, we have Paw Paw's!)! Red Raspberry, Virginia Berry, Blackberry, Strawberries, and Blueberries will provide fantastic nibbles as you walk the trails. 5 variety of butterfly bushes, azaleas, rhododendrums, roses, crepe myrtles, lavendar, 1000s of daffodils, Lilly of the Valley, and various Spring flowers abound everywhere and will delight you from early Spring to late Fall.

All front rooms have fantastic million dollar views of the Potomac River and Aquia Creek as well as from the two wide lower and upper covered verandas/porch-decks. The spacious Master Bedroom (30x25) with vaulted cieling, sitting area, huge 10x20 walk-in closet with an outside deck overlooking the Potomac River and Aquia Creek. The large and spacious Master En-Suite has 'his and her' separated double vanities, large soaking tup, glass enclosed shower!

STAFFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS: The Stafford Elementary School, Stafford Middle School and Brooke Point High School are all conveniently located within 1 mile of each other right on Courthouse Road, 15 minutes from the featured property! Public school bus transportation stops right at the foot of your driveway!

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Featured brick front colonial home rests 30' on a rise overlooking the Potomac River (no flood zone worries here), while offering spectacular views of the river.


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Showing the side and rear of the home (Hardie Board siding!) from the steel re-inforced terraced concrete tiers which also shows the spectacular views of the Potomac River!



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View from the Master Bedroom on the Upper Deck/Porch showing more spectacular and expansive views the Potomac River! Imagine waking up to this having breakfast on your deck!



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The Massive Master Bedroom w Cathedral Ceiling, sitting room, 10x20 windowed walk-in closet with huge en-suite master bath will delight anyone! Double doors open out onto your 2nd story roofed veranda overlooking the Potomac River and enjoy meals or just relaxing looking at the view!



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Master Bedroom showing the large sitting area and entrance to the walk-in closet! Master Bath is to the right in the photo (see additional photos below).



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The gourmet Eat In Kitchen-a Chef's dream come true! Bright and Airy! Plenty of upper and lower maple wood cabnetry, massive 14' island, gray corian countertops, Travertine tiled backsplash!



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OPEN CONCEPT: Kitchen Flows into the Family Room! Note the large kitchen table leading into the Family Room and the double-paned double-doors leading to the rear showing the terraced tiers provides lots of cheery sunlight!



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The Family Room opens into the large secluded Sun Room (2nd Master Bedroom?) overlooking the Potomac River thru the custom installed 5x6' picture window! Fantastic views of the morning rising sun and evening rises moon sparkling light across the water!



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Here is the Community Common area for vehicle, boat, trailer storage and the Community Private Dock and Assigned 15x30' Boat Slips with electric. The paid for and assigned boat slip (since 2007 construction) for the featured property is adjacent to the boat shown on the lift!



waterfront homes for sale in stafford va 22554 22566 fsbo for sale by owner Aquia Landing Park

A 5 minute leisurely walk to the Private Dock and your Boat Slip or to the historic Aquia Landing Park for free public access to sandy beaches, pavillions for large parties, over 2000' of shoreline fishing, free launching of canoes and non-motorized boats!



beaches at thorny point drive in stafford va 22554 waterfront homes for sale right on the Potomac River and Aquia Creek Landing Park

Note the sandy beaches to the right of the access road which was originally a railroad track during the Civil War supplying both the Union and the Confederacy at various times!



beaches at thorny point drive in stafford va 22554 waterfront homes for sale right on the Potomac River and Aquia Creek Landing Park

Fishing right from the shore, over 2000' of shoreline! The kiddo's will love exploring! Just a 5 minute walk from the home! What a great place to live - Paradise!



beaches at thorny point drive in stafford va 22554 waterfront homes for sale right on the Potomac River and Aquia Creek Landing Park

Summer fun in just a 5 minute walk! Beaches and Boating without having to travel! Close-by safe and secure for the entire family. Moor your boat or jet ski's rigt at your own boat slip #7 on the private community dock!



View down the Potomac River for waterfront home for sale by owner marlborough point, stafford va 22554

Aerial view of Canterbury Estates with the featured home shown in the middle of the photograph - orientation is showing the 20 mile stretch of the Potomac River looking south.



More Scenic Views of Potomac River and Beaches At Aquia Landing Parkwaterfront home for sale by owner marlborough point, stafford va 22554




PHOTO TAKEN OF "CANTERBURY" IN DECEMBER 1862 FOUR MONTHS AFTER THE UNION CAPTURED AQUIA LANDING FROM THE CONFEDERACY!

HOW KEWL IS THIS!


AN HISTORIANS DREAM COME TRUE!

BRING YOUR METAL DETECTORS!

WALK THE HALLOWED FIELDS OF THE CIVIL WAR - NOT ONLY LIVE THE HISTORY BUT FIND IT IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD!




Canterbury Estates 160 years ago in December 1862 during the Civil War and shortly after Union occupation - find where 78 Canterbury currently is!



FACTS AND FEATURES:
FSBO FOR SALE BY OWNER Waterfront Home Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Lot: 3.08 Manicured Landscaping and Wooded acres w/ Meandering Nature Trails and Benches - pick and enjoy fruit as you meander and explore!
FSBO FOR SALE BY OWNER Waterfront Home Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Bring your Metal Detector, find artifacts of the Civil War and beyond! Battles and encampments took place right on your front yard!
FSBO FOR SALE BY OWNER Waterfront Home Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Gourmet 25x16' Eat In Kitchen w/ 12' Island. Gas Range! Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Built-in Oven and Microwave. Storage Galore!
Aquia Creek, Aquia Landing FSBO FOR SALE BY OWNER Stafford VIRGINIA 2255422 Story Brick Single Family 5514sf Home w/ Fully Finished 1900sf Walkout Basement and Landscapted Patio
Potomac River Waterfront in Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Custom Built in 2002 by owner of SYG Associates as his Private Beach House and River Retreat - yet wanted to be close to shopping and entertainment!
Marlborough Point Drive Waterfront Stafford VIRGINIA 225542 Central HVAC units - Propane and Electric. Whole House Intercom System.
Marlborough Point Drive Waterfront Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Sears Master Plan Home Warranty/Replacement covers all appliances: both HVAC Furnace/Heat Pump, Cook Range, Built-in Oven and Microwave, Dish Washer, Hot Water Heater, Referigerator, Washer/Dryer.
Thorny Point Drive Aquia Creek Waterfront Home Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Andersen Double Pane/Storm Windows w/ Screens, Bay Windows, Picture Windows, Window Treatments. All wall edges are rounded or "Bullheaded" for added luxury and sound proofing!!
Waterfront Home For Sale Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Potomac River and Aquia Creek Waterfront, Waterview, Water Access - Community 250' Dock and Assigned Licensed Exlusive-use 15x30 Boat Slip, 3'
Potomac Creek Waterfront Residence Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Gas Fireplace, Lighted Cieling Fans, Crown Molding, Chair Rails, Shelf and Cathedral Ceilings, 9' Walls, Custom Interior Anderson Paint
Potomac Creek Waterfront Residence Stafford VIRGINIA 2255460gb BROADBAND INTERNET Installed and Ready for streaming TV and Internet. Hi-Def DirecTV, AT&T and Verizon Cell Phone Service, HughesNet Satelite Internet Available.
Waterview, Water Access, Waterfront at Aquia Landing Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Flooring: Luxury Carpeting, Hardwood, and Tile throughout.
Private Dock and Reserved Boat Slip on Potomac River Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Attached 3 Car Oversize Garage w/ Automatic Garage Door Openers and Work Bench.
FSBO FOR SALE BY OWNER Waterfront Home Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Water Treatment System/Water Softener.
Waterfront Home FOR SALE BY OWNER Stafford VIRGINIA 2255410x12 Screened Gazebo Overlooking the Potomac. 15x20 Detached Garage for Your Tractor, Tools, Boat or Jet Skl!
Single Family 5100sf Waterfront Home For Sale Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Spring Red Raspberries, Virginia berries, blackberries, blueberries, summer and fall Fig and Paw-Paw fruit trees everywhere!
Near Potomac Creek Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Well established manicured lawn, professionally landscaped raised garden areas everywhere, 4 200' steel reinforced concrete terraces w faux pressed brick finish
On the Potomac River Waterfront Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Fully Finished 1900sf Open Basement fully wired - Separare 15x15 Basement Office w Walkout Entrance, 15x15 Basement Workout Room, 10x10 Utility Room w 1/2 Bath
Where Aquia Creek and Potomac River Meet Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Family Room with cathedral tray ceiling, 5.1 surround sound home theater ready w built-in speakers
Widewater Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Two 40' 1st and 2nd Story Pillared and Covered Verandas/Decks that Overlook 20 mile stretches of the Potomac River, Aquia Landing Park, and Aquia Creek!
Canterbury Estates Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Asphalt driveway is 7+" thick for added durability and sealed every 3 years.
Widewater waterfront Stafford VIRGINIA 22554Brick front with Hardie cement board siding exterior, 2 Attic Dormers and an unfinished attic just waiting for your inspiration and finishing!
stafford county assessors page for waterfront properties Click Here For Stafford County Public Records for 78 Canterbury Drive
stafford county school system Click Here For Stafford County Public School Information which serve 78 Canterbury Drive

 
REALTOR.COM LISTING
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Canterbury Drive, Stafford, Va 22554 fsbo for sale by owner
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Lots of good information at Realtor.com for this property!
 
Additional EXTERIOR Photos of Home, Property, and Landscaping
Wooded Trails Galore! Secluced 40x40 Park w/ Fire Pit Great for Parties and Crab Fests. 10x12 Screened Maintenance Free Gazebo Overlooking the Potomac. 15x20 Maintenance Free Garage for Tractor, Boat, Jet Ski! Pirate's Paak Picnic Spot Overlooking the Potomac and Aquia Creek (former Confederate Artillery Observation Post), Approx 2 Acres open to Build a Secondary Garage/Office or Workspace!
 
Canterbury Drive, Stafford, Va 22554 fsbo for sale by owner
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We "metal detect" and continue to find Civil War Union items such as minie balls, buckles, shrapnel, utensils, old square nails, union railroad spikes, lead railroad cargo security tags, and other items on the property. Fresh Tree Ripened Figs over 3500 in 2020, two HUGE Paw-Paw Tree Patches over 240lbs of Fruit in 2019, Berry Bushes Everywhere!
 
Additional AERIAL Photos of Home and Views of Potomac River, Aquia Landing, Aquia Creek, and Surroundings
Magnificent Breathtaking 20 mile North to South Views of the Potomac River from almost any room and location on this historic property! Clearly see the Maryland Shore is 5 Miles Across. Watch the Potomac River Recreational and Commerical Tug and Boat Traffic Plying the Waters to and from Washington DC and Maryland.
 
Canterbury Drive, Stafford, Va 22554 fsbo for sale by owner
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We "metal detect" and continue to find Civil War Union items such as minie balls, buckles, shrapnel, utensils, old square nails, union railroad spikes, lead railroad cargo security tags, and other items on the property. Fresh Tree Ripened Figs over 3500 in 2020, two HUGE Paw-Paw Tree Patches over 240lbs of Fruit in 2019, Berry Bushes Everywhere!
 
Additional INTERIOR Photos of Home
OPEN CONCEPT LIVING AT ITS BEST! Beautifully designed architectural layouts with all rooms having at least 10' ceilings. Family Room and Master Bedroom Having Cathedral Cielings. Dining Room, Billard Room and Formal Front Office Having Multi-layered Crown Moldings and Chair Railings, with Tray Ceiling. All rooms recently custom painted with McCormick paint; each room having 3 color palette. Huge finished 1900sf basement ready for that combined home theater and adult playrooms, complete in-law suite, or large home office! Most everyone room has a Waterfront View of the Potomac River!
 
Canterbury Drive, Stafford, Va 22554 fsbo for sale by owner
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Most every room has a magnificent waterfront view! Every room has great sun light from the oversize 6' double-pane Andersen windows. the EIK is HUGE as is the Master Bedroom and En-Suite! Pre-wired for Home Theater Surround Sound in both Family Room (5.1) and Walkout Basement (7.1). All corners are bull-headed for safety, low maintenance, and acoustics.
 
Additional Photos: NEIGHBORHOOD, CIVIL WAR ARTIFACTS, PROPERTY, FRUITS AND BERRIES
Significant 3 day Union naval and Confederate shore engagement took place right on this property and surrounding area May, 1861. We continually find relics from the various battles, railroad supply, and encampments that were situated right in our front yard! There are the remants of the Confederate Battery about 100' behind our property, and supposedly the Forward Observation Post for this Battery is located on our property now known as "The Pirate's Peak". Even Pocohantas of "John Smith" fame and her tribe had their summer camp literally right behind us. Fig Trees, Paw Paw Patches and Berries Galore!
 
Canterbury Drive, Stafford, Va 22554 fsbo for sale by owner
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5 minute walk to the beach at the free public Aquia Landing Park! 2000' of shoreline fishing! Covered Pavilions for large parties! Benches, tables, and amenities! 10 minute boat ride from the Community Dock to the Marina's at Aquia Creek! Nothing like tree-ripened figs and those most elusive Paw-Paws right here on your property! Berries of all kinds at your fingertips!


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