Platinum Luxury Auctions Offers 24-Acre Property known as Rivers Bend Without Reserve
A 24-acre estate located just west of Richmond, Virginia will be sold at a live auction on November 18, 2017. The luxury property, named “Rivers Bend” by its owners, was once listed for $3.95 million, but will now be sold without reserve – meaning the property will sell to the highest bidder regardless of the amount of the high bid price. Platinum Luxury Auctions, a Miami-based luxury real estate auction firm specializing in the non-distressed sale of luxury properties on behalf of their owners, is managing the sale in cooperation with Virginia listing brokerage Joyner Commercial. The auction will take place on the property site, and bidders must register with Platinum in advance in order to attend.
Deducing the origin of the name “Rivers Bend” does not require much guesswork: the property boasts more than 1,200 feet of frontage on the James River. Once a dedicated transport route for commercial cargo, today the river is largely used for recreation and leisure.
“For those of us who live in the city or within small-parcel communities, there’s a lot to be said for the incredible sense of serenity that a property like Rivers Bend offers,” stated David Enriquez, Platinum’s vice president of operations. “And to be within a short drive of all of the amenities in Richmond, the estate is perfect for those who want peace and quiet at home, but don’t want to sacrifice the ability to enjoy the more lively environment of the city.”
A lovely, two-story residence featuring Palladian and Lowland architectural styles is the centerpiece of Rivers Bend. The home offers more than 6,900 interior square feet of living space, with 4 beds, 3 full and 1 half baths. A beautiful solarium with 22-foot ceilings serves as the focal point of the home, while additional features include a music room, study, home theater and chef’s kitchen. A large master suite is located on the entry level.
The property’s 24 acres host several outbuildings, including a children’s playhouse (which has electricity), a tool house, and paddocks and shelter for horses or other animals. Two octagonal pergolas comprised of heart pine columns and redwood timbers echo the shape of the observatory that graces the top of the main residence. Landscaping features include a fountain, water garden, and koi pond in addition to a raised-bed, English vegetable garden, grape vines and an orchard with over 60 fruit trees including apple, cherry, pear, fig and stone fruit varieties. All plantings are maintained with an extensive irrigation system that utilizes water pumped from the Kanawah Canal.
Rivers Bend is available for open house previews daily through November 17, between the hours of 12 and 5pm (ET). Additional information is available at VirginiaLuxuryAuction.com, or by contacting a member of the Platinum team at 800.656.6823.
