Added on 07/02/09
Built in 1763, Wilton plantation in Middlesex County, VA is a rare and outstanding example of a middling plantation owner's home. The house has had few modifications and is located on 25 acres that feature ancient English boxwood gardens. Wilton is a...
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Built in 1763, Wilton plantation in Middlesex County, VA is a rare and outstanding example of a middling plantation owner's home. The house has had few modifications and is located on 25 acres that feature ancient English boxwood gardens. Wilton is a T-shaped, gambrel roof house of brick laid in Flemish bond over an English bond foundation. The house has approximately 3000 square feet of living space. The floor plan is relatively unchanged since the 18th century. A beautifully detailed early Virginia staircase with walnut handrail and turned balusters provides an impressive entry for guests. The formal parlor is fully paneled on all four walls and the fireplace opening is flanked by raised fluted pilasters on plinths. Vestiges of marbleizing can be found on the fireplace surround. Most of the woodwork is in original paint. Interior features include 10' ceilings, eight fireplaces, and pit-sawn heart pine flooring. A kitchen with an arched fireplace opening and original crane for cooking... See less 
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