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Housing and Neighborhood Preservation
Richmond, VA 23219
(804)646-6344
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Richmond’s West End is the perfect combination of city and suburban living.
It offers river views, winding streets flanked by mature trees, and stately
brick homes, and also corner restaurants, urban parks and boutique shopping.
The campus of the University of Richmond All the cultural amenities of an urban center
and the quiet of a tranquil riverside are both just a stone’s throw away. Though the
area has some of Richmond’s most beautiful and historic homes, it also offers cozy
brick bungalows and quaint cottages, each with their own individual character.
The extensive tree cover and multitude of gardens help preserve the tranquility of
each property, but a short walk down any street will afford the opportunity to meet
neighbors and friends out and about. Neighborhoods such as Windsor Farms, Westhampton
and Sauer’s Gardens each offer their own particular charms and surprises, but their
common thread is what makes the area so distinct, and distinctly Richmond; living
in the West End means experiencing the best of both worlds.
Westhampton
Beautiful, serene neighborhoods located in Westhampton There was a time when city living
meant walking to the local market, strolling along quiet streets lined with mature trees,
and knowing your neighbors by name. That time still exists in the Westhampton neighborhood.
This lovely neighborhood is situated along Cary Street, Grove and Patterson avenues, just
east of the Country Club of Virginia and the University of Richmond. Many of its homes
were built in the 1920s and 30s, and retain the quality construction of years past.
Properties range from Colonial mansions with grand, river views to Cape Cod cottages
and American Four Squares, and reflect a variety of price ranges. Two-story brick homes
predominate, but bungalows and ranches are also scattered through the area. The
neighborhood is well known for its beautiful gardens and wooded character, with
mature hardwoods dominating the landscape.
Local cafes and shops located within walking distance from many homes Westhampton
offers its residents convenient urban living in an established neighborhood, access
to some of the best public and private schools in the area, and premiere local
retailers. The area’s most renowned shopping district is The Avenues, at the
corner of Libbie and Grove, which features a great mix of local cafes and
boutiques and is within walking distance of many homes.
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Windsor Farms
Homes in Windsor Farms show that preperation, hard work, and creativity really do pay off
A variety of architectural styles in landscaped settings with mature trees typify the
Windsor Farms neighborhood. Lots vary in size from half an acre to 23 acres.
Two-story Colonial Revival and Cape Cod homes are most prominent, though a number
of large Georgian Revival mansions can also be found.
It was one of the city’s first planned neighborhoods, designed in 1926 and
developed to resemble an English village. Creative planning ensured that the l
ots would be of varying shapes and sizes, offering unique settings for homes.
Roads were laid out in a circular and diagonal pattern to avoid the “block” feeling
and were given English names. Open spaces were mandated and parks were set aside for
various sections, including an area in the center of the neighborhood that includes
a playing field and a church. An eye-catching spring bloom bestows itself upon this gorgeous Windsor estate
The neighborhood is also home to two of Richmond’s most notable historic attractions:
Virginia House and Agecroft Hall. Both are aged English manor houses that were
physically transported to Richmond and are now open to the public.
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Sauer's Gardens
The Sauer’s Gardens neighborhood, located between Broad Street and Monument
Avenue in the northwest of the city, has one of Richmond’s most interesting
pedigrees. Local extract and spice king C.F. Sauer, who was active in both
real estate and gardening circles at the turn of the century, personally
developed the neighborhood as a showplace for his interests.
The architecture is varied, ranging from Queen Anne and Colonial Revival to Mediterranean
and Art Deco. Most homes were built in the early 1920s, and the Sauer family resided
in the neighborhood during its early days. It boasts one of the city’s oldest
civic associations, and its multitude of gardens and well-maintained landscaping
is a source of local pride.
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