Nestled in the heart of Hickory, this one-of-a-kind equestrian estate offers the perfect fusion of historic charm and modern luxury. The fully renovated main home features structural upgrades, 2017 roof, updated electrical (2025), plumbing, HVAC, insulation, and energy-efficient windows. Enjoy marble bathrooms, custom kitchen with Wolf range, Cafe; appliances, marble counters, and brand new white oak hardwood floors. The 3rd-floor attic adds finished flex space with storage and engineered wood floors. The main floor & second-floor primary suites include spa-like bathrooms with Waterworks fixtures. Entertain in the bar/rec room with a wood stove, soapstone bar, and brick floors. The fully finished guesthouse features 1BR/1BA, vaulted ceilings, luxury finishes, and no-step access. Outdoor living includes a 20x40 saltwater pool and expansive equestrian facilities: 15 covered outdoor stalls, 6 indoor stalls, tack rooms, riding arena, round pen, paddocks, and a 2BR/1BA caretaker apartment.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (7/22)
$1,695,000
2652 Benefit Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
8beds
6,400sqft
Est.:
Farm
Built in 1850
9.4 Acres Lot
$1,665,400 Zestimate®
$265/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully finished guesthouseSaltwater poolWood stoveLuxury finishesSoapstone barRiding arenaStructural upgrades
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 22, 2025 at 07:39am
Listed by:
Andrew Christie,
Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty,
Hunter Nowell,
Atlantic Sothebys Int'l Realty
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10587386

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump W/A, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Scuttle
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 6,400 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Det 2 Car, 4 Space, Off Street, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Low Pile Carpet, Main Floor Laundry, Pocket Doors
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Full,Privacy,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 9.4 Acres
- Features: Horses Allowed, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 0940000000371
- Zoning: A1
- Other equipment: Pump
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hickory
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chesapeake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $265/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,051,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,062
- Date on market: 6/16/2025
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