Sunnyside Estate is a beautifully restored historic estate situated on more than 23 private acres
within the city limits of Clarksville, Virginia's only lakefront town. Originally dating to the
1830s, the property combines history, privacy, flexibility, and modern comfort.
The estate includes the main residence, a separate guest or innkeeper residence, multiple
outbuildings, private walking trails, fenced areas, and optional turn-key hospitality infrastructure
associated with the award-winning Sunnyside Sisters Bed & Breakfast.
Whether envisioned as a historic family estate, multi-generational home, equestrian property,
retreat, or private residence, Sunnyside offers a rare opportunity to become the next steward of a
place with nearly 200 years of history.
For nearly two centuries, Sunnyside has welcomed generations of families, friends, and guests. Today, after years of thoughtful restoration and modernization, this remarkable Southern Virginia estate is ready for its next chapter.
Recognized for its historical significance, the property is listed on the Historic Register and is marked by its own historical highway marker—a testament to the important role Sunnyside has played in the history of Clarksville and Mecklenburg County.
Originally dating to the 1830s and reflecting Colonial Revival architecture with Federal and Georgian influences, the estate has preserved the timeless character that makes historic homes so special.
Sunnyside Estate is not just an exceptional property, but the opportunity for someone else to become the next steward of a place with nearly 200 years of history.
The estate has been extensively restored and updated between 2020 and 2026 while preserving its historic character.
Inside, elegant period details blend effortlessly with today's conveniences, including energy-efficient systems, business-grade WiFi, smart home technology, beautifully appointed living spaces, and thoughtfully updated guest accommodations.
Additional improvements include: • Extensive interior and exterior renovations (2020–2026) • Added and updated bedrooms and bathrooms • Energy-efficient LED lighting throughout • Honeywell T10 smart thermostat system • Storm windows throughout the residence • Tankless propane water heater • Business-level WiFi throughout the property • European imported chandeliers throughout the home • First-floor guest accommodations • Fully equipped kitchen• Gym space • Laundry room • Multiple entertaining and gathering areas • Outside-accessible office ideal for remote work or creative use
The result is a home that retains the warmth and grace of a historic estate while functioning comfortably for modern living.
Set on more than 23 private acres within the city limits of Clarksville, Sunnyside offers a rare combination of acreage, privacy, and convenience.
Outside, mature trees, open lawns, private walking trails, Blue Creek, fenced areas, outbuildings, and abundant wildlife create a setting that feels worlds away while remaining only minutes from downtown shops, restaurants, and Kerr Lake.
The grounds include: 1 acre fully fenced, cleared and improved sections of grassland, "Sunnyside Loop" private walking trail with benches, work shed, chicken coops with 18 laying hens, potential equestrian use, with outbuildings suitable for conversion into horse stables.
The grounds have been thoughtfully developed for both beauty and usability.
A separate approximately 875 sq ft guest or innkeeper residence, built in 2021, provides additional flexibility for extended family, visitors, caretakers, or a private office.
The residence features: • 1 bedroom • Walk-in closet • 1 bathroom • Fully equipped kitchen • Laundry/mud room. Having served as the owners' private residence for the past several years, together with their dogs and cats, the cottage would benefit from some cosmetic TLC and finishing touches, offering an excellent opportunity for a future owner to personalize or refresh the space to their own standards and needs.
Sunnyside is offered substantially furnished and equipped, including most furniture, appliances, kitchen equipment, decorative fixtures, linens, china, glassware, household furnishings, and hospitality-related items.
While currently enjoyed as a private residence, the property retains infrastructure and approvals associated with prior boutique hospitality use, offering exceptional flexibility for future owners.
The estate benefits from approvals for: • Small-scale gatherings and meetings • Tastings • Additional parking • Exterior lighting
For buyers interested in continuing hospitality or retreat-style use, the established website, booking system, LLC, operational infrastructure, permits, branding, and related assets associated with the award-winning Sunnyside Sisters Bed & Breakfast may optionally be included.
This creates a rare opportunity to continue a successful hospitality concept without the time and expense of building one from the ground up—or simply enjoy the property as an extraordinary private residence.
Sunnyside Estate is offered at $1,349,000. To request the full information package or schedule a private tour, reach the listing agent directly — we'll follow up promptly.
☎ (434) 774-9551Listed by Karin Kuhn, POINTE REALTY GROUP LLC, MLS#: 10172391. Offered subject to errors, omissions, prior sale or withdrawal. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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Sunnyside Estate — a restored, nearly 200-year-old Colonial Revival home on approximately 23 private acres within the city limits of Clarksville, Virginia. The sale includes the main residence, a separate 2021 guest/caretaker cottage, the grounds and outbuildings, and substantial furnishings. The award-winning Sunnyside Sisters Bed & Breakfast business may optionally be included.
Sunnyside Estate is offered at $1,349,000.
Approximately 23 acres within the Clarksville city limits, including about 1 fully fenced acre, cleared and improved areas, the private 3/4 mile “Sunnyside Loop” walking trail with benches, multiple outbuildings and storage structures, a work shed, and chicken coops. The acreage offers equestrian and hobby-farm potential.
Yes. Sunnyside is offered first and foremost as a private residence. Any hospitality or B&B use is entirely optional.
Optionally. For buyers interested in boutique hospitality, the established website, booking system, LLC, branding, permits, operational infrastructure, and goodwill of the award-winning Sunnyside Sisters Bed & Breakfast may be included — so you can continue a proven concept rather than build one from scratch.
Yes. The estate is offered substantially furnished and equipped, including most furniture, appliances, kitchen equipment, decor, and hospitality furnishings. Select personal heirlooms and sentimental items are excluded.
Extensive interior and exterior work between 2020 and 2026, including energy-efficient LED lighting, a Honeywell T10 smart thermostat, a tankless propane water heater, storm windows throughout, business-grade WiFi, updated bedrooms and bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen.
Yes — a roughly 875 sq ft cottage-style residence built in 2021 behind the main house, with 1 bedroom, a walk-in closet, 1 bathroom, and a full kitchen. It would benefit from some cosmetic updating.
In Clarksville, Virginia’s only lakefront town, minutes from historic downtown and Kerr Lake. Raleigh–Durham (RDU) is about 1 hour and Richmond about 1.5 hours away.
Yes. The estate carries historic significance, is recognized on the historical registry, and has a historical highway marker.
Contact the listing agent using the form above, or by phone. We’ll follow up to answer questions and schedule a private tour.
