CHATHAM
Sponsored by the Chatham Garden Club
Sunday, April 18, 1 to 5 p.m.
Co-Chairmen:
Sandy Turner (Mrs. Fred L.)
P.O. Box 1022
Chatham, VA 24531
Telephone: (434) 432-1340
Email: chathamantiques1@comcast.net
Elizabeth Whitehead (Mrs. Joseph M.)
P.O. Box 1213
Chatham, VA 24531
Telephone: (434) 432-0435
TICKET: $12. Free admission for a child under12 years when accompanied
by an adult. Tickets may be purchased in advance by accessing www.VAGardenweek.org.
REFRESHMENTS: The Atkinson home, 7441 Dry Fork Road.
DIRECTIONS:
Atkinson Home: 7441 Dry Fork Road, Danville, VA 24549.
From Chatham, (Tightsqueeze intersection), take Rte 29 S, go 2 mi., to
Rte 718 W, Dry Fork Rd., turn right and go 7 mi. to 7441 Dry Fork Rd. From
Danville, take Rte 29 N Business to Rte 41 N, Franklin Tnpk., and go 9 mi.
and turn right at Rte 718, Dry Fork Rd. House on right.
Criswell Home: 6004 Cobblestone Court, Danville,
VA 24540.
From Chatham (Tightsqueeze intersection), take Rte 29 S, go 2 mi., turn
right on Rte 718, Dry Fork Rd., go 7 mi., turn left on Rte 41 N, Franklin Tnpk.,
go 5.3 mi., turn right at Mt. Hermon Church, right on Golf Club Rd., right
on Bridgewood Dr., left on Cobblestone Dr., and right on Cobblestone Ct. From
Danville, take Rte 29 N Business to Rte 41 N, Franklin Tnpk., and go 3.8 mi.
to Mt. Hermon Church, turn left at Golf Club Rd., right on Bridgewood Dr.,
left on Cobblestone Dr. and right on Cobblestone Ct.
Grubb Home: 6010 Cobblestone Court, Danville, VA 24540.
From Chatham (Tightsqueeze intersection), take Rte 29 S, go 2 mi., turn
right on Rte 718 W, Dry Fork Rd., go 7 mi., turn left on Rte 41 N, Franklin
Tnpk., go 5.3 mi., turn right at Mt. Hermon Church, right on Golf Club Rd,
right on Bridgewood Dr., left on Cobblestone Dr., right on Cobblestone Ct. From
Danville, take Rte 29 N Business to Rte 41 N, Franklin Tnpk., and go 3.8 mi.
to Mt. Hermon Church, turn left at Golf Club Rd., right on Bridgewood Dr.,
left on Cobblestone Dr. and right on Cobblestone Ct.
Properties may be visited in any order.
ATKINSON HOME, 7441 Dry Fork Road, Danville, VA.
This Williamsburg-style house, built mid-1970s, resides amid five acres of
a splendid landscape of established deciduous trees, conifers, boxwoods and
flowering shrubs. At the entrance to the circular drive, the owner’s
love of gardening is readily evident. Different garden vignettes
have been developed around the home to include a pool, outdoor kitchen for
entertaining, a cascading water garden, attractive wrought-iron gates, a family
plantation bell and stone table with benches.
The interior is a Craftsman design with parquet floors in the foyer,
cedar ceiling in the sunroom, a riverbed-stone fireplace in the dining room,
and in the study a wall and fireplace with bricks from nearby Craghead Street.
The house and patio are built with solid structural brick purchased from Carolina
Brick Company. Williamsburg-design chimneys enhance the beauty of the
home. A foyer leads to an elegant dining room and spacious kitchen. The first
level features a living room with a centennial grandfather clock, etched-glass
door and historic mantel. Attractive new additions include a Florida
and family room overlooking the outdoor patio. Of special interest are
the Williamsburg-style wallpaper original to the home and a dulcimer crafted
by the owner’s uncle. The second level includes an additional bedroom
and master bedroom suite that has recently been remodeled. Open for the
first time for Historic Garden Week by owner Ms. Joann Atkinson.
Chatham Club Tour—Criswell Home
CRISWELL HOME, 6004 Cobblestone Court, Danville, VA.
This magnificent home located in Bridgewood features many new amenities along
with treasured family heirlooms. The attractive beige brick house in
neo-traditional design was built in 2004. A gallery-style foyer with
hardwood floors opens to an expansive great room with gas-heated logs in the
fireplace, a modern kitchen, breakfast area and dining room. The great
room showcases exposed beams, lavish wood details, ceiling fans and a beautiful
view of balcony, yard and surrounding trees. The first floor includes a master
suite, full bath, walk-in closet, guest bedroom and laundry room. The
kitchen features granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, an island,
honey-maple cabinets, breakfast area and walk-in pantry.
Throughout the interior, earth-toned hues blend harmoniously with attractive
fabrics, furniture and area carpets. From a decorative wrought-iron stairwell
with an open view of the great room, the second level provides two bedrooms
and a large playroom for the children. There is a full basement for entertaining,
with two bars, pool table, seating area in front of a large-screen TV and a
scenic view of the patio and children’s play area. Open for the
first time. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Criswell owners.
GRUBB HOME, 6010 Cobblestone Court, Danville, VA. Located
at the bottom of a large cul-de-sac, this distinctive multi-gabled, hip-roofed
brick residence was built in 2002 and is a fine blend of traditional and new
styles. The handsome mahogany double door opens to a dramatic two-story,
marble-floored foyer accented with beautiful Oriental paintings and a bronze
chandelier. Off the foyer are a study and a formal dining area where
the owner’s Kutani Wedgwood pattern complements the lush apricot décor. In
the great room, a glorious palette of yellows, greens and browns forms the
background for artwork and Murano glassware from European travels. Majestic
high ceilings and built-in bookcases further enhance the area. Spacious
Palladian windows overlook a setting of native trees in a well-manicured yard.
The main level provides a master suite featuring fresh colors in eucalyptus,
along with an exquisite oil painting by the owner’s grandmother, an additional
bedroom and a cheerful utility room. The upper level includes a daughter’s
bedroom with a Chinese armoire dating to 1840, children’s den and an
office with framed flue-cured tobacco leaves from the last tobacco crop produced
on the Grubb’s family farm. Open for the first time. Mr.
and Mrs. Jerry Grubb