We like to find opportunity in quirky places.
Places that other people aren’t paying that much attention to,
but obviously have a lot of potential.
Dave McCormack - President
The family home of the last of the Lincoln descendants, this property is an overlooked historical gem. Located in Middlesex County on the Piankatank River, Woodstock Farm contains several historic barn and outpost structures alongside the sprawling family home.
We envision a community of homes that fit with the rustic and bucolic nature of the property, with shared amenities like a dock, walking trails, and pool.
Literally a dumping ground for industrial waste and material, we see big opportunities in this undeveloped stretch of land at the edge of Old Towne Petersburg. Without any sizeable outdoor venue for festivals or community events, Petersburg has historically been overlooked by musical acts and festival organizers. Waukeshaw will work with local stakeholders to reposition the Harbor as an attractive venue for Petersburg and Southside Virginia.
We hosted our first community event at the Harbor on July 3, 2022 with the inaugural Petersburg Independence Day Fireworks Celebration with sponsorship from the City of Petersburg. It was an incredible event that brought out over 1,200 attendees. We look forward to many more events at The Harbor!
Once home to the oldest continuously existing tobacco market in Virginia, the Planters Warehouse had become a ramshackle building in the Clarksville Historic District. Originally built in 1840, the building had a captivating character that begged for re-use.
We purchased the warehouse from its original owners in 2016 with the intent of renovating it to accommodate 30 market-rate apartments and a restaurant. However, Mother Nature had other plans for the property when Hurricane Michael swept through Virginia in the fall of 2018 and flattened the structure. While we miss the Planters Warehouse and what it could have been, we are excited for the opportunity to create a new building from scratch and pay homage to the original warehouse.
When you think of a Virginia country club, you might think of something like Winton, a sprawling 285 acre haven nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. But Winton is not your average country club. The history of this 18th-century manor house and the 283 acres of grounds that come with it have a storied past dating back to 1743 when the land was deeded to its original owner by the King of England, George II.
Amherst County solicited proposals for Winton, and Waukeshaw purchased this property in December 2018 with the intent of continuing the culture of relaxation and enjoyment for all. With a large pool, golf course, historic barn, tennis courts and more, the opportunities are endless.
We are continuing to welcome members and guests for golf and summers at the pool. Our Poolhouse AirBnB is open year round, and the Manor House renovations are underway and will offer more lodging options! Stay tuned for updates as our work at Winton Farm continues.
Meet Old Yellow, Bedford’s original public school, built in 1912. This uniquely beautiful building has sat vacant for over 30 years, until now. With assistance from the Bedford Economic Development Authority, Old Yellow will soon become Bedford’s first boutique hotel with 30 guest rooms. Visitors will be able to experience downtown Bedford like never before, with a tailored experience offering the distinctive character that is Bedford itself.
Just next door to Old Yellow lies the former Bedford Middle School, built in the 1930s. On January 23, 2020, an arsonist set fire to the building, causing severe damage to the structure. We are forever grateful to the first responders who bravely fought the fire for hours and kept the community safe. We remain committed to this building, which was a community landmark, and which we intended to convert into 40+ market rate apartments. We’ll continue to share more information as the situation develops.
The gymnasium behind the middle school will continue to be used as a gym, with some new programming options for future tenants, visitors and residents.
Located behind our HQ building and catty corner to Trapeizum, we’ve literally been eyeing this property for years. When the previous owners relocated their storage and moving business, we were eager for the opportunity to bring new life to the structure. Our historic tax credit project will transform the building into 69 new market-rate apartments and invigorate this historic corner of Old Towne Petersburg.
