Blenheim

 house, farm, winery, vineyard / grape plantation, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, Greek Revival (architecture), 1840s construction

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Historic house and farm complex (now a vineyard) listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Built: 1846
Architectural style: Gothic Revival; Greek Revival
Areas of significance: Architecture; Agriculture; Archeology
Notable owners:
- John Carter - secretary of the Colony of Virginia
- Andrew Stevenson - Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Minister to the United Kingdom.
- Dave Matthews (current) - Front man for Dave Matthews Band; purchased Blenheim in 2000 and established a vineyard on the property.
Area: 175 acres
Outbuildings: square "athenaeum"; kitchen building; small schoolhouse; garage; chicken house; two guest houses; several modern agricultural buildings; modern winery building
Date added to NRHP: 5/17/1976
Other designations: Virginia Landmarks Register
Current occupant: Blenheim Vineyards
Notes: The current house at Blenheim dates to 1846, but there remains archeological remnants of an earlier, mid 18th century house not far from the current structure. That original house was built by John Carter for his son Edward, but burned shortly before construction of the newer house. Blenheim Vineyards is currently owned by musician Dave Matthews.