Welcome
To Dover Hall
Located in the equestrian country of Manakin-Sabot, this 38,000 square foot marvel sits on 55 rolling acres. Graduates of the University of Richmond, the Pryors designed the house to resemble an English Tudor castle with heavy Gothic influences. Each room is unique, creating an immersive, exploratory experience. The estate cost $30 million to build and furnish, contains 31 geothermal HVAC units, 27 restrooms, 19 fireplaces, ten lodging suites, an eight-car garage, three apartments, and it took nearly four years to complete.
The Entrance Level
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Bakerture Photo
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FORMAL DINING ROOM + PUB BAR
Gothic pocket doors open to a breathtaking space ideal for intimate meetings for up to 30 guests. This room features a hand-carved 24-foot table, two original wall paintings depicting historical gatherings, and a gorgeous fireplace mantel circa 1893. Above, you will marvel at the Italian barrel-vaulted ceiling and a pair of 1830 French chandeliers. Adjacent to the formal dining room is our 19th Century English Pub Bar - the perfect place for after-work libations!
THE SOLARIUM
Full of light and breathtaking views, the Solarium is ideal for afternoon teas, breakfasts, or breakout meetings for up to 16 guests. Solar-cooled with insulated glass windows ensures premium temperature control, regardless of the season. Just a few steps aways, an adjacent intimate courtyard offers a breath of fresh air.
Angela Elise Photography
Stephanie Jenkins Photography
Angela Elise Photography
Angela Elise Photography
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Sean DeWitt Photography
Sean DeWitt Photography
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ADDITIONAL SPACES
Unlimited access to all of our one-of-a-kind spaces is included with the rental of the first floor. All rooms are equipped with ample seating, and the uniqueness of these spaces inspires creativity and brainstorming during breakout sessions. If you are looking for relaxation, admire the Renaissance Revival architecture in the Parlor, enjoy a quiet read in the two-story Library, a game of pool in the Billiards Room or soft music from the Wurlitzer player piano in the Great Room.
The LOWER Level
THE BALLROOM
Magnificent in both size and style, the Ballroom offers 2,400 square feet and is the ideal location to host your next company meeting, annual retreat, or lavish client dinner. Wood coffered ceilings and wrought iron chandeliers were custom manufactured for the space, while the sandstone fireplace originates from the coast of Scotland. Floor-to-ceiling doors and windows open to the adjacent Bluestone Terrace and easily transform the Ballroom into a hybrid indoor/outdoor party space.
David Abel Photography
David Abel Photography
Alex C Tenser Photography
David Abel Photography
Sean DeWitt Photography
Sean DeWitt Photography
THE TERRACE BAR
Step down into the Terrace Bar from the Ballroom and enjoy the perfect atmosphere for an intimate meeting, wine dinner, or team happy hour. Complete with a fireplace, wood-paneled bar, and two doors opening to the picturesque Bluestone Terrace, this space also lends itself to the possibility of yet another hybrid indoor/outdoor experience for your guests.
THE WINE CELLAR
Sip a fine wine or discuss a content-sensitive meeting in the catacomb-like wine cellar. This especially private space is adorned with stone walls and bluestone flooring. It is also the perfect place to enjoy an intimate solo toast as the new Mr. & Mrs. Just outside you’ll find the Secret Garden, one of the most peaceful areas of the estate.
THE TERRACE BAR
Step down into the Terrace Bar from the Ballroom and enjoy the perfect atmosphere for an intimate meeting, wine dinner, or team happy hour. Complete with a fireplace, wood-paneled bar, and two doors opening to the picturesque Bluestone Terrace, this space also lends itself to the possibility of yet another hybrid indoor/outdoor experience for your guests.
THE WINE CELLAR
Sip a fine wine or discuss a content-sensitive meeting in the catacomb-like wine cellar. This especially private space is adorned with stone walls and bluestone flooring. Just outside you’ll find the Secret Garden, one of the most peaceful areas of the estate.
David Abel Photography
Alex C Tenser Photography
Sean DeWitt Photography
David Abel Photography
Exterior spaces
J & D Photo
Kim Stockwell Photography
Kim Stockwell Photography
J & D Photo
THE BLUESTONE TERRACE
Embrace the outdoor serenity of Dover Hall on its 4,000 square foot terrace located directly behind the castle. This area features rattan lounge areas, wrought iron seating, and two fire pits. Enjoy use of the adjacent stone-walled gardens during the day and bistro lights and country skies in the evenings.
THE COBBLESTONE
COURT
On the Northeast side of the Estate House lies a beautiful 4,000 square foot Cobblestone Courtyard. This idyllic space is illuminated by bistro lights and offers gorgeous views of both the rear gardens and the Seven Lady Vineyard Cabernet Franc grapes.
Kim Stockwell Photography
Alex C Tenser Photography
Alex C Tenser Photography
Kim Stockwell Photography
Angela Elise Photography
Shannon Moffit Photography
Angela Elise Photography
Angela Elise Photography
THE GARDENS
A few steps away from the Bluestone Terrace are the intimate and serene Two-Tiered Gardens and Rose Garden. These areas are perfect for an outdoor dinner or cocktail party.
Angela Elise Photography
Angela Elise Photography
Angela Elise Photography
Angela Elise Photography
THE GLASS HALL
Dover Hall's new Glass Hall boasts 13-foot tall glass walls and a 24-foot ceiling with chandeliers and bistro lighting. At approximately 6,400 square feet, not including a 900-square-foot covered porch, this climate-controlled event space provides hosting capabilities for up to 400 guests. The Ballroom, just a few steps away, becomes the ideal dance floor to party the night away.
