BELLE AIR PLANTATION
Charles City County - Virginia
           

 

This 17th-century plantation home, a rare architectural monument built circa 1670, miraculously survives today.

Belle Air is known for its original massive heartpine timbers, which form not only the structure but also provide the interior decorative trim. The home also includes what is considered to be America's finest Jacobean stairway.

The landscaped grounds overlook extensive rolling farmland. Belle Air has been open to the public since 1957 and has been featured in the magazine "Antiques." The plantation hosts group tours by appointment.

 

DIRECTIONS

Belle Air is located 18 miles west of Williamsburg and 35 miles east of Richmond on Virginia Route 5, The John Tyler Memorial Highway. The Plantation is three miles east of the Charles City County Courthouse.

  • From Richmond and I-64, take the Providence Forge Exit (Rt. 155), continue 12 miles toward Charles City and Rt. 5. At Rt. 5, turn left - proceed 1/2 mile- Belle Air is on the left.
  • From I-95, follow signs to I-295 South and take Exit #22 (Rt. 5) Continue on Rt. 5 east. Belle Air is 1/2 mile east of the junction with Route 155.
  • From Williamsburg and Hwy. 199, follow signs to Rt. 5. Proceed 20 miles, approximately 30 minutes.

HOURS
Open to the public by appointment.
For information, please call or write:

Belle Air Plantation
11800 John Tyler Highway
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-2431