The Essex Inn

Along the Rappahannock River in historic Tappahannock, Virginia!

SOLD

The Essex Inn was built in 1850 and has been restored to its original grandeur. This successful bed and breakfast with 8 guest rooms/suites is now being offered for sale.

The main level has a large center hallway, a formal living room, a parlor, a dining room and a butler’s pantry. There is also a bathroom on this level.

The upper level has four spacious guest rooms, each with their own private baths.
Beautifully decorated, these rooms have high ceilings and are light and airy

In the lower level we have the commercial grade kitchen, pantry, laundry room, utility room, and the Innkeeper’s Suite, consisting of a living room, a large bedroom with bath and walk-in closet. There is a private outside entrance to the Innkeeper’s Suite. There is also an office and two additional bathrooms on this level.

Just to the rear of the main building, you will find the “Dependencies”! Here you have the original Kitchen and Laundry, each have been converted to charming 2-level suites with full kitchens. There are two additional suites – The Upstairs Quarters and The Downstairs Quarters. These suites also have full kitchens and have been very popular.

The grounds of The Essex Inn are nicely landscaped and provide ample space for outdoor receptions and small weddings.

Essex County, located on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula, was formed in1692 and was named for either the English County or the Earl of Essex. Tappahannock is the only incorporated town in Essex County and sits on the shores of the Rappahannock River. In addition to its waterfront, other positive features include an historic downtown, a prestigious girl’s preparatory school (St. Margaret’s School), a business corridor development, and extensive wetland areas.

Due to the untimely death of one of the owners/innkeepers, the price has been reduced to $650,000, Turnkey.

SOLD