Set on 3 wooded acres where river, light, & architecture meet on a horseshoe bend of the South Anna River, this is a home designed to be felt as much as seen—one that reveals itself just 10 minutes beyond Ashland & less than half an hour from downtown Richmond. Conceived by noted local architect Charles Aquino & refined across decades, it balances architectural craft, natural beauty, & quiet luxury. Close enough for dinner, far enough for silence. A winding drive leads to a broad motor court, white columns rising against dark board-and-batten siding under a standing-seam metal roof. A great living tree rises through the porch deck—preserved, not planned—a symbol of the way this house was built: with respect for its setting. Inside, heart-pine floors glow through open spaces shaped for living. The two-story great room—timber trusses, brick fireplace, walls of windows & French doors—anchors the home around a sweep of river light. The sunroom dissolves the line between indoors & out; the kitchen joins warmth & utility—heart-pine cabinetry, hand-glazed Portuguese tile, professional appliances—while the brick-floored dining room blends rustic texture with candlelit ease. The magnificent primary suite occupies a private main-level wing: vaulted ceilings, plantation shutters, river views, & a spa bath with steam shower, soaking tub, & direct access to the deck & outdoor shower. Upstairs, 2 additional suites frame treetop views; a 4th bedroom on the main level adds flexibility for guests or studio use. Outdoors, French doors open onto a full-length deck, a heated pool, pool house, & pergola dining terrace surrounded by mature gardens & river-fed irrigation. Landscape lighting transforms the grounds into a private glowing retreat after sunset. 3-zone HVAC with propane backup heat, engineered septic with service contract, water filtration, high-speed internet, & whole-home audio complete a truly turn-key experience. All of it less than 30 minutes from downtown Richmond, 10 minutes from Ashland, & a world away from it all.
For sale
$1,650,000
14335 Horseshoe Ford Rd, Ashland, VA 23005
4beds
4,526sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$365/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Heated poolBrick fireplacePool houseStanding-seam metal roofTwo-story great roomBroad motor courtTimber trusses
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 10, 2026 at 11:29am
Listed by:
Shannon Harton (804)514-4257,
Nest Realty Group
Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2607159
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 21.0
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 25.17 x 0.0
Bedroom 2
- Description: Currently home gym
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 14.0
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 14.0
Additional room
- Description: Piano Room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19.0 x 11.0
Additional room
- Description: Mudroom/Breezeway
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 14.0
Additional room
- Description: Wet bar
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 15.0
Florida room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 15.0
Foyer
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 7.0 x 7.0
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Great room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 27.0 x 23.0
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 5.0 x 7.0
Office
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 16.0
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Wood, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Stacked
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Balcony, Bedroom on Main Level, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Fireplace, Main Level Primary, Tile Countertop, Tile Counters, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,526 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,526
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Direct Access, Oversized, Two Spaces
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Deck, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Sprinkler/Irrigation, Lighting, Out Building(s), Breezeway
- Pool features: Pool Equipment, Pool, Vinyl
- Fencing: None
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Creek, River Front, Waterfront
- Body of water: South Anna River
Lot
- Size: 3 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Waterfront
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Outbuilding, Pool House
- Parcel number: 7861364365
- Zoning description: A1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Drywall, Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Ashland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $365/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $896,400
- Annual tax amount: $7,260
- Date on market: 3/24/2026
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000$365/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,261 +4.4% | $896,400 +4.4% |
| 2024 | $6,953 +13.9% | $858,400 +13.9% |
| 2023 | $6,105 +18% | $753,700 +18% |
| 2022 | $5,175 | $638,900 +1.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $630,500 +12.9% |
| 2020 | $4,522 | $558,300 |
| 2019 | $4,522 | $558,300 |
| 2018 | $4,522 +5.2% | $558,300 +5.2% |
| 2017 | $4,297 | $530,500 |
| 2016 | $4,297 | $530,500 |
| 2015 | $4,297 | $530,500 |
| 2014 | $4,297 | $530,500 |
| 2013 | $4,297 -10.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $4,777 | -- |
| 2011 | $4,777 -6.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $5,120 | -- |
| 2009 | $5,120 | -- |
| 2008 | $5,120 +17.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $4,363 +13.7% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,836 | -- |
| 2005 | $3,836 | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | $3,658 +11.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $3,269 | -- |
| 2001 | $3,269 | -- |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$9,091/mo
Principal & interest
$8156
Property taxes
$935
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 23005
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10John M. Gandy Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 3.6 mi
- 6/10Liberty Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Patrick Henry High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ashland
- Middle: Liberty
- High: Patrick Henry
Source: CVRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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