A Midcentury Pumphouse on the Rappahannock River Was Transformed Into a Jaw-Dropping $1.15 Miillio Retreat

A former pumphouse along the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg, VA has been transformed into a jaw-dropping two-story residence. Listed for $1,150,000, the one-bedroom dwelling features a top-floor living and dining area overlooking the river, with sleeping accommodations tucked away one level below."It’s a piece of history that is like living in a museum," said listing agent Mari Kelly of Long & Foster Fredericksburg. "When you walk in, the light is extraordinary in the upper two floors with tree and water views. It feels like you are really cocooned in there."Loading...The main living area of the two-story residence in a former pumphouse in Fredericksburg, VAOddBox StudiosLoading...The kitchen, and living areas, boast water views.OddBox StudiosLoading...The original equipment of the pumphouse remains intact five floors below.OddBox StudiosThe waterfront structure, offering 425 feet of river frontage, was built in 1947 and has just 750 square feet of space in the main dwelling, along with a detached structure designed for hosting events."Five floors under the home, you can see the equipment that is still there from when it was used as a pumphouse," Kelly noted. "It’s also l...