3 Bedroom House For Sale By Owner in Mechanicsville, VA

Property Description

Historic Farmhouse with Detached Workshop for Sale by Owner in Mechanicsville, VA
Bellswood Farmhouse, a beautifully updated country home in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dating to approximately 1890, this white-painted brick 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom farmhouse offers 2,344 square feet of finished living space, blending historic character with modern comforts and generous outdoor living.
The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area is ideal for everyday life and entertaining. The kitchen features granite countertops, solid wood cabinetry, pantry storage, an island with seating, and stainless steel appliances. The main-level primary suite includes a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom with a double vanity and walk-in shower. A second bedroom and full bathroom are also on the main level, with a third bedroom upstairs.
A standout feature is the fireplace wall, with a remote-controlled propane fireplace insert installed in 2024, framed by white-painted brick and floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves. Crown molding and a stained live-edge hickory mantel complete this striking centerpiece, which also provides supplemental warmth to the main living area.
Recent updates include a Bosch whole-house heat pump, new vinyl siding, updated appliances, and a 26 kW Generac automatic standby generator serving both the farmhouse and workshop. Permanent programmable exterior roofline and porch lighting adds distinctive curb appeal.
Outdoor spaces include a covered wraparound front porch, an approximately 45-by-13-foot rear deck, two 10-by-12-foot hardtop gazebos with mosquito screening and privacy curtains, and a landscaped wood-burning firepit area. The grounds feature open lawn areas, mature trees, a gravel-style asphalt-millings driveway, and designated RV or trailer parking. Twenty-nine Green Giant arborvitae along the property boundary provide developing landscape screening.
The exceptional detached steel workshop, built in 2024, offers approximately 1,050 square feet of enclosed space plus a 455-square-foot covered lean-to. Features include tall ceilings, three large garage doors, a 100-amp electrical subpanel, LED lighting, a 240-volt outlet, an Emporia EV charger, and built-in workbenches. A HALO PRO XL four-post vehicle lift, installed in 2025, is included in the asking price.
Enjoy a peaceful rural setting bordered by farmland, wooded areas, and other country properties, while remaining convenient to Mechanicsville shopping, restaurants, medical services, and major routes to Richmond. For sale by owner (FSBO).

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• Auxiliary SQ FT: 200

Listing History

Property Location

5424 Bellswood Dr, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, USA, City - Hanover County