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A Piece of American History Awaits: The Hollingsworth-Lee House Comes to Market
40135 Main Street, Waterford, Virginia Where Presidential intervention, Civil War heroism, and Federal-era architecture converge in America’s most preserved historic village In the heart of Waterford’s National Historic Landmark District, where cobblestone memories whisper tales of courage and conviction, stands a home that witnessed one of the most extraordinary stories of the Civil War. […]

Christy Hertel
Aug 19, 20256 min read


Just Listed: Exceptional Custom Estate on 11+ Panoramic Acres in Waterford
It’s with great excitement that I introduce our newest listing—a truly remarkable custom estate nestled on over 11 scenic acres just minutes from the historic village of Waterford. As someone who has lived in and loved this special corner of Loudoun County for years, I can tell you that properties of this caliber and setting […]

Christy Hertel
May 14, 20253 min read


Talbott’s Tavern: Where History and Modern Living Converge in Waterford
By Christy Hertel, Hunt Country Sotheby’s International Realty As someone who has called the historic village of Waterford home for many years, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for properties that tell a story. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce a truly exceptional listing that stands as a testament to Waterford’s rich architectural heritage: Talbott’s Tavern at […]

Christy Hertel
Apr 16, 20253 min read


Waterford Featured in Washington Post Article
My hometown, the Historic Village of Waterford was recently featured in The Washington Post. It’s a lovely article that reverently describes the village as “a remarkably intact example of an early 1T9th-century rural village surrounded by historic farmland.” Of course this isn’t the first time that a big media outlet has focused attention on our […]

Christy Hertel
Sep 25, 20241 min read


Finding Montebello in Waterford, Virginia
To get to Montebello, you head west on Route 7 out of Leesburg. As you crest Catoctin Mountain, you know you’ve entered “Western Loudoun”, the part of the county that’s still rural and picturesque. Bear right onto Route 9, and take another nearly immediate first right onto Clarke’s Gap Road. Although you don’t realize it […]

Christy Hertel
May 31, 20232 min read


The Waterford Foundation Honors Christy Hertel with 2021 Community Partner of the Year Award
The Waterford Foundation has presented Hunt Country International Sotheby’s Realty with their 2021 Community Partner of the Year Award. The Waterford Foundation values its partnership with local property owners in the preservation of the Waterford National Historic Landmark. Since the 1970s, the foundation has promoted conservation easements as a tool to protect historic structures and […]

Christy Hertel
Jun 17, 20223 min read


Just Listed! 15674 Factory Street, Waterford, VA
Rare find in The Historic Village of Waterford, this cottage built in 1925 has been home to only two owners. Completely renovated in 2018 keeping the historic charm with modern conveniences boasting an open floor plan, original woodwork , moldings , and hardwood floors throughout. Extensive landscaping on this generous village lot affords privacy. It […]

Christy Hertel
Jun 8, 20221 min read
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