9.5 Acres in Ruther Glen, VA - $395,000

“Between the wish and the thing the world lies waiting.” — Cormac McCarthy, All the Pretty Horses

What if I told you this place was real?

What if I told you it's on 9.5 acres?

What if I told you it's in Ruther Glen, Virginia, just three miles off I-95 and 20 minutes from Richmond?

What if I told you it's for sale—and I own it?

What if I told you it's not on the market yet, and you have to call me for an appointment to come see it? (Your real estate agent is welcome to call me too!)

Sometimes you come across a place you've always imagined, yet never would have dreamed up on your own. This is such a place.

Imagine a two-story rustic hand-hewn log cabin standing tall in the woods, perfectly private and artfully furnished. Picture four decks—front and back, upper and lower. Picture a cast-iron woodstove with a rocking chair already in place and a spiral staircase (I love spiral staircases!) inviting you up to the loft.

Imagine a tasteful kitchen with a deep sink, ready appliances, abundant closet space, and natural light pouring in. Imagine a bar with stools waiting for company.

Imagine a perfect bathroom and a master bedroom on the main floor, all glowing burnished pine, creating a cozy setting for you and your friends. Picture additional space upstairs in the loft, complete with generous decks overlooking the woods. A sturdy catwalk connects front and back with curved iron railing throughout. Creature comforts include air conditioning and a stackable washer and dryer.

And then you realize what draws you to this place: the coolness. The granite countertop with chairs on the back deck just waiting for a game of Texas Hold ’em. The windmill with a chain running all the way down. The spotlights mounted on the trees for summer evening gatherings.

But hold on there, Huckleberry—you’ve missed the main attraction! In the side yard, there are so many outbuildings you lose count. The standout has to be the little saloon, complete with a deer skull, swinging doors, and an interior bar. The retro décor is overwhelming in the best way—rusty iron tools everywhere, more than Cracker Barrel could dream of. Wander over to the jail to see who's stuck in the hoosegow, or explore the huge two-car garage with its poured concrete floor and workshop. And of course, there’s always the johnny-house if you can’t wait any longer.

My haters might say this doesn’t really exist, that the price of $395,000 is higher than Willie Nelson’s hatband, or that I’m trying to scam people out of their money. But I’ve sold thousands of properties in Virginia over the years, and if you call me at (540) 487-0480, you’ll find out something:

You’ve never seen anything like this before in your life.

(Neither have I!)

A pretty cool chunk of the world lies waiting here in Caroline County. I can owner-finance it for you with a good down payment. Come see it.