Spotsylvania County brick home with shop and garage heads to auction

A 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath brick home on 0.97 acre in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, will go to auction Oct. 14 in Fredericksburg. The property features a detached brick shop/garage, a second storage building and quick access to Route 3, I-95 and central Fredericksburg.

Why it matters: - The auction offers a move-in-ready one-owner home with multiple outbuildings in a location that is close to major commuter routes, shopping and downtown Fredericksburg. - The property combines residential space, storage and workshop potential on nearly an acre in a well-traveled part of Spotsylvania County.

What happened: - Nicholls Auction Marketing Group announced an auction for a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath brick single-level home on 0.97± acre in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. - The auction is set for Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. - The property is at 1326 Heatherstone Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22407, in the Woodside neighborhood. - Bidding will be available live onsite and live online.

The details: - The home measures 2,530± square feet and includes a kitchen with breakfast nook and dining area, living room, dining room, family room with a double-sided gas fireplace, great room, laundry room and attached garage with ramp. - Appliances that convey include the kitchen appliances, washer, gas dryer, refrigerator and freezer. - The house has wood flooring throughout, with carpet in one bedroom and the great room. - The home is served by two heat pumps and a double-sided gas fireplace. - Utilities include public water, sewer and natural gas, plus a gas water heater through Columbia Gas. - A large covered rear patio includes tile flooring and a ceiling fan. - The property includes a detached 20-by-24-foot brick shop/garage with an automatic garage door, walk-in door, concrete floor, new shop heater, wood stove, nearly new window-unit AC and insulated ceiling. - A detached 20-by-24-foot metal storage building also sits on the property and includes a concrete floor and roll-up door. - Other features include a recently reconditioned crawl space with new plastic and a dehumidifier, custom plantation shutters in the great room, and an owner's suite with two full bathrooms, including one with a jetted tub, plus a walk-in closet. - Exterior features include a concrete driveway, brick walkway, garden boxes, a concrete pad ready for a hot tub or gazebo, mature landscaping and a large rear yard with shade trees. - The property is convenient to Route 3, I-95, Spotsylvania Towne Centre, Central Park, shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, medical facilities, schools, recreation and historic downtown Fredericksburg.

Between the lines: - The home’s one-owner history and builder pedigree suggest a property that was maintained with long-term use in mind rather than short-term turnover. - The combination of a heated and cooled brick shop, a second storage building and a large yard makes the auction relevant to buyers looking for space beyond a standard suburban home. - The location should appeal to commuters headed toward Stafford, Northern Virginia, Washington and Richmond.

What's next: - Prospective bidders can contact Kelly Strauss at 540-226-1279 for more information. - More details are available on Nicholls Auction Marketing Group's website. - Nicholls Auction Marketing Group says it has been serving the Mid-Atlantic region since 1968 and specializes in auction marketing for real estate. - The company also says it has more than 57 years of auction experience and more than 200 years of combined team experience.