522 John Etheridge Rd., Chesapeake, VA 23322 - Chesapeake City County

Welcome to enchanting Hickory Manor! Allow the tree-lined driveway to transport you to the very place your imagination has always envisioned: an elegant home filled with light and beauty, surrounded by the serenity of green pastures, tall trees and a stately, eight stall barn. Wander the lush landscape with its unique, well-coiffed plantings, or delight at the bright koi as they splash blissfully in the pond. Relax by the pool after an invigorating ride, watching your beloved steed grazing in the sun. There is peace to be found at Hickory Manor, a home for the heart, so soothing for the soul. Experience the essence of this exquisite estate, where privacy, passion and purpose abound!

This custom home was quality constructed in 1994 by the esteemed, local builder, Charlie Anderson. This 5 bedroom, 3 full bath, 2 half-bath home offers over 4450 sqft of comfort and convenience. The best of contemporary design and traditional touches combine to make this a home for all time! Meticulously maintained, the owner has ensured continuous beauty and energy efficiency. Top quality materials and craftsmanship are the hallmarks of not only the residence, but are also reflected in the barn, detached garage, riding ring, pool, pond and gardens. The expertise and engineering that exudes from the entire property is indeed, impressive. The ease of farm management is enhanced by design and will be appreciated by those familiar with the day to day operations of an equine facility. The structural integrity of the barn combined with a plethora of owner-friendly features will be celebrated daily by horse and human alike! In addition, the detached garage offers car and hobby enthusiasts an alcove for creativity, with abundant room for covered RV, trailer parking, motorcycles, tools and more.

This home has a wonderful floor plan. Those searching for a multi-generational home need look no further, for the floor plan of this home is perfect for such. There are currently five bedrooms, three full baths and two half-baths. The first floor master bedroom, coupled with the finished room over the garage, offers the ability to create two master suites, for each has a private bath. The rooms are constructed on opposite sides of the home, thus, privacy is ensured. There is yet another option for a third master bedroom, located on the homes second floor. This large bedroom has additional, unfinished square footage adjacent to the walk in closet. This could be developed into a full bath, as well. The third floor, walk in attic can also be converted into livable space, whether bedrooms, a home theater, studio or gym. With the existing secondary bedrooms in place to house other family members and guests, you can be assured, you'll have plenty of space for all!

Custom home, built by Charlie Anderson, Builder, late fall 1994

2 panel electric service (feeds to pool)

Anderson Renewal Windows by Mr. Rogers with warranty

South facing windows have extra screening for sun

Home skylights (2012 replaced)

Geo Thermal 8 closed loop wells 2 zone (Dec 2012; Gilder Sleeve)

Crawlspace sealed and 2 sump pumps and dehumidifier installed by JES; (fall 2014)

2 wells; one for house and one for irrigation system (multi zoned)

Water salt filter system for house

Screened porch with floor tile and fan; Pella screen doors

Propane direct hookup to a gas grill

Propane to kitchen fireplace and cook top

Wood-burning fireplace in great room has pipe just below to switch back to a gas fireplace

Stainless steel kitchen appliances (2014)

New granite counter tops in kitchen (2015)

2 full baths and 2 half baths remodeled (2014)

Upstairs has Kohler air heated tub and walk in shower; marble and tile;(2011)

Bonus Room bathroom has large walk in shower W/pebble accents ; all tile and marble top

All but 2 rooms have custom 2 wood blinds

Hardwood, tile or carpet throughout

Ceiling fans in bedrooms, kitchen keeper area, sun room, great room

Special outlet feature controlled by one switch for special window lighting (Christmas candles etc)

Concrete parking pad to two car garage

Garage has 30 amp plug

Established beds and landscaping

Large arbor in front of house

Two back porch areas plus screened porch

In-ground basketball pole/hoop

Underground electric

Back walkway has pavers, wood arbor bridge over koi pond

Barn features 2 x 6 construction 40 ft x 70 ft; hurricane clips; cupolas

Separate well for barn, fields and garage

Lounge is insulated, w/d hookup and bath with shower; wall heat and air unit, ceiling fans

Concrete floor in lounge and tile in bath

Electric panel separate from house; feeds 2nd garage

Hot water tank

Eight 12 x 12 stalls; wash stall (hot and cold water); feed room; tack room;

2 separate stair areas to loft area above (no ladders! to climb)

Automatic fly system

Stalls plumbed for automatic waters

8 stalls have Comfort solid floor system

14 ft center aisle way with stamped concrete plus 3 outside pad areas

Aisle way ceiling fans and 2016 LED lights installed; stalls have ceiling fan hookups

Wash stall has electric hookup for ceiling heater

3 of stalls with dutch doors open to small paddock area

Outside outlets and spigot; outside lights; cupolas lights

Multiple inside outlets

Various water shutoff values (to fields; to garage; to auto waters (if installed)

New Kinetico water filtration system

Generator hookup

5 fields double fenced with vinyl fencing (2 with electric wire)

Fields can be opened to interconnect (4 acres) plenty of field areas for additional fields

One smaller rehab paddock includes one run-in shed

Water to all five fields with no freeze faucets

3 run in sheds (one is 20x16)

125 x 250 riding ring with special drainage, footing layers (upgraded 2012 = $22,000)

12 x 20 shavings bin with automatic lift system

Separate fenced goat pen

Detached garage/workshop:

2 separate areas (RV parking in one with 50 amp plug)

2 x 6 construction with cupola

bath with hot water and sink

Electric panel feed from barn (barn electric separate from house)

2 large automatic slide up garage doors plus two regular doors

Workbench and some built-in shelves

Concrete floors; outside electric and spigot

Landscape beds

Pool:

L shaped; 9 ft to 3 ft with diving board and slide; 41,000 (approx) gallons; pool equipment shed

Concrete, pavers, grass and landscaped beds

Electric and water to pool house

Gazebo

New Polaris cleaner for pool 2015

Gates, fenced with brick columns/lights

Small arbor with swing

Koi Pond:

Approx 10,000 gallons

2 waterfalls; Koi fish; sand filter system with ultra violet light; bridge and arbor built over pond

Owner-agent

Property MLS # 10108485