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Hall and Hall Auctions announced the May 15 auction of Cotton Rose Farm, 363± acres of prime development land in Virginia’s Tidewater. The farm, is located at 4124 Mockingbird Lane, at the intersection of Matoaka Road and Mockingbird Lane, seven miles north of downtown Suffolk. 

The property is situated with convenient access to the retail hub along Godwin Boulevard, which includes Sentara Obici Hospital, King’s Fork High School, and the Suffolk Bypass. 

The property is being offered in eight tracts ranging from five to 123 acres, featuring four homes, including a luxury waterfront estate, wooded areas, and farmland currently utilized for cotton production. 

Information days are scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, April 27, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesday, May 1, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; and Saturday, May 4, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Interested parties can contact Hall and Hall to arrange additional showings. 

“With a projected 6.5 percent increase in the city’s population and a 6.9 percent rise in housing units by 2026, this property holds significant investment potential,” remarked Scott Shuman of Hall and Hall Auctions. “This is prime development land in an area with rapid population growth.”

Tract one offers an 11.45± acre luxury waterfront estate featuring a meticulously crafted home spanning 5,439± square feet, including a 1,498± square foot basement and 631± square foot garage. Originally constructed in 1976 and renovated in 2008-2009, the emphasis was on integrating interior spaces with the outdoors. The property showcases a blend of brick, limestone, copper, stone, and fiber cement exterior, Marvin windows, and a custom front door. Inside, residents can enjoy modern amenities such as a geothermal heating and cooling system, an elevator, and a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets and high-end appliances. The master suite offers a gas fireplace, luxurious bathroom, and cedar-lined window seats. With custom finishes throughout, this residence epitomizes luxury living. The tract is zoned Rural Estate (RE).

Tract three comprises 123± acres of prime development land currently utilized for cotton production. Additionally, the tract includes a charming single-story rental house built around 1940. This 1,026-square-foot home features a classic brick veneer exterior, sheet rock interior, and carpet/vinyl flooring. Offering two bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen, a living area, and an enclosed porch, it provides an efficient living space. The tract is zoned Rural Estate (RE).

Tract five encompasses 5± acres with a beautifully renovated single-family home built in 1950 and updated in 2015. This one-story residence boasts a classic brick exterior, wood flooring, and plush carpeting in its 1,734-square-foot living area. With three bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths, a laundry room, an enclosed heated breezeway, and a 450-square-foot basement, it combines charm with practicality. The attached two-car garage adds convenience to this inviting property. The tract is zoned Rural Estate (RE).

Tract eight presents 14.08± acres with a single-family home built in 1978 on a wooded lot featuring a one-story design with aluminum-vinyl siding and plaster walls. The 1,734± square foot living space comprises three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a heat pump for year-round comfort. The property features an attached 480-square-foot garage, a deck, and a slab porch for outdoor enjoyment. The tract is zoned Rural Residential (RR).

The remaining tracts consist of prime development land currently utilized for cotton production.