County/City: Charlottesville

Subdivision: NONE

Oak Lawn is notably one of the most historic homes in Charlottesville, designed and built by a Scots-Irishman James Dinsmore for Col. Nimrod Bramham c.1822. This fine residence is a classic example of Jeffersonian Palladianism. Dinsmore, a master carpenter for Thomas Jefferson, worked on Monticello, the Rotunda and Pavilions III, V & VIII on the Lawn at the University of Virginia. The property was purchased by James Fife in 1847 and it is still owned by his descendants today. The historic home is privately situated in Fifeville on a knoll, boasting a very large 5.20 acre parcel of lawn and woodlands. Five fireplaces, original pine flooring, two adjacent, enclosed dog-leg staircases and a three bay, one story front porch supported by four Tuscan columns are just a few of the interesting features. Cook's house at the rear of house. The property is a Virginia Landmark & is on the National Register of Historic Places. This is an opportunity for historic preservation, development or a combination of both.

Property Details

Property Type: Detached

Acreage: 5.2

Taxes: $20882 as of 2023

Year Built: 1822

Pool:

Garage: No

Exterior Details

Interior Details

Sq. Ft. Finished: 3870   Sq.Ft. Unfinished: 766

Bedrooms: 2

Full Baths: 2   Half Baths: 0

Basement: Yes

Fireplaces: Brick,Three or More,Wood Burning

Cooling: Central Heat,Forced Air,Natural Gas

Heating: Central AC

School Details

Elementary School: Johnson (Charlottesville)

Middle School: Walker & Buford

High School: Charlottesville

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