Enjoy the privacy and quiet of a waterfront, rural area less than 50 Miles from Richmond and Fredericksburg! Peaceful with gorgeous views of the Rappahannock River & Hoskins Creek from almost every window of this lovely, stately two-story brick home set on the secluded South end of Water Lane in the historic Town of Tappahannock, the seat of Essex County. It is a short walk to the Post Office and the quaint downtown. There you'll find a museum, art gallery, cafes, a huge antique mall, a local drugstore, county offices and a green space for many events and activities sponsored by the Main Street Revitalization Committee. This stately Colonial features 4 Bedrooms, a formal living room with wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, large family room with gas burning fireplace, a great kitchen with tons of storage & countertops and a beautiful Florida Room overlooking the backyard and the River. There is a room-sized screen porch off the Living Room, a full basement great for storage and laundry and an attic with plenty of head room that could be converted into a private play area or hideway. A good size deck is accessible from the Den for outside enjoyment with family. Additional features include original hardwood flooring throughout most of the home a cozy ensuite bedroom, built-in cabinetry & new carpet. Short run to public boat ramp, marina, River Fitness, Hobbs Hole Golf Course, health care facilities & VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital. Great area for Freshwater and Saltwater fishing on the Rappahannock River and neighboring Creeks.