Historic Northern Va. equestrian lodge on auction block (horses included)

The Inn at Kelly’s Ford, a 138-acre inn and equestrian center in Remington, Virginia, will be auctioned off to the highest bidder at an Absolute Auction on Nov. 16. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly’s Ford, a 138-acre inn and equestrian center in Remington, Virginia, will be auctioned off to the highest bidder at an Absolute Auction on Nov. 16. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
An Absolute Auction means there is no minimum bid, and the property will go to the highest bidder. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
An absolute auction means there is no minimum bid, and the property will go to the highest bidder. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly's Ford was last on the market for $4 million. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly’s Ford was last on the market for $4 million. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly's Ford includes lodging facilities with ten guest rooms in six buildings, an outdoor pool and hot tub and riding trails. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly’s Ford includes lodging facilities with 10 guest rooms in six buildings, an outdoor pool and hot tub and riding trails. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn and Kelly's Ford also includes a restaurant and a pub. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn and Kelly’s Ford also includes a restaurant and a pub. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
Here’s a look at the dining area. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
Here’s a look at the kitchen. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The property also includes an 11,200-square-foot indoor riding arena, two show arenas and stables and offers boarding and training. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The property also includes an 11,200-square-foot indoor riding arena, two show arenas and stables, and it offers boarding and training. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly's Ford is adjacent to the Rappahannock River. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly’s Ford is adjacent to the Rappahannock River. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly's Ford is on the site of the Civil War Battle at Kelly's Ford. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly’s Ford is on the site of the Civil War Battle at Kelly’s Ford. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The property also includes an 11,200-square-foot indoor riding arena, two show arenas and stables and offers boarding and training. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The property also includes an 11,200-square-foot indoor riding arena, two show arenas and stables and offers boarding and training. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly's Ford also includes a restaurant and a pub. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly’s Ford also includes a restaurant and a pub. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The listing also calls Inn at Kelly’s Ford one of the most beautiful properties for weddings or other events. The property includes an indoor event center that seats 350 guests and a second hall that seats up to 150 guests. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
It also hosts regular events, including seven Virginia Horse Show Association Hunter/Jumper shows booked for 2017, according to the listing. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
It also hosts regular events, including seven Virginia Horse Show Association Hunter/Jumper shows booked for 2017, according to the listing. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The property also includes an 11,200-square-foot indoor riding arena, two show arenas and stables and offers boarding and training. It also hosts regular events, including seven Virginia Horse Show Association Hunter/Jumper shows booked for 2017, according to the listing. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The property also includes an 11,200-square-foot indoor riding arena, two show arenas and stables and offers boarding and training. It also hosts regular events, including seven Virginia Horse Show Association Hunter/Jumper shows booked for 2017, according to the listing. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
“Rarely do you ever have such a valuable property offered at Absolute Auction,” said Stephen Karbelk, CEO of Auction Markets. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
“Rarely do you ever have such a valuable property offered at absolute auction,” said Stephen Karbelk, CEO of Auction Markets. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
“The property is scheduled to sell to the high bidder, regardless of price, so anybody that is interested in acquiring this historically significant and well developed property needs to bid at this auction,” said Stephen Karbelk, CEO of Auction Markets.
“The property is scheduled to sell to the high bidder, regardless of price, so anybody that is interested in acquiring this historically significant and well developed property needs to bid at this auction,” said Stephen Karbelk, CEO of Auction Markets. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly's Ford also includes 25 horses. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly’s Ford also includes 25 horses. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The property also includes an 11,200-square-foot indoor riding arena, two show arenas and stables and offers boarding and training. It also hosts regular events, including seven Virginia Horse Show Association Hunter/Jumper shows booked for 2017, according to the listing. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The property also includes an 11,200-square-foot indoor riding arena, two show arenas and stables and offers boarding and training. It also hosts regular events, including seven Virginia Horse Show Association Hunter/Jumper shows booked for 2017, according to the listing. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The auction will be held Nov. 16. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The property sits on 138 acres.  (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
It is being auctioned as an ongoing business. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
“Rarely do you ever have such a valuable property offered at Absolute Auction,” said Stephen Karbelk, CEO of Auction Markets. “The property is scheduled to sell to the high bidder, regardless of price, so anybody that is interested in acquiring this historically significant and well developed property needs to bid at this auction.” (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
“Rarely do you ever have such a valuable property offered at Absolute Auction,” said Stephen Karbelk, CEO of Auction Markets. “The property is scheduled to sell to the high bidder, regardless of price, so anybody that is interested in acquiring this historically significant and well developed property needs to bid at this auction.” (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
Here’s a look at one of the 10 bedrooms. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
There is no lack of space in this bedroom. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The property has a number of amenities you expect of a multi-million-dollar property. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The view is spectacular. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
Guests will love the fireplace in the bedroom. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The claw-foot tub adds a little charm. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly's Ford is adjacent to the Rappahannock River. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly’s Ford is adjacent to the Rappahannock River. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
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The Inn at Kelly’s Ford, a 138-acre inn and equestrian center in Remington, Virginia, will be auctioned off to the highest bidder at an Absolute Auction on Nov. 16. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
An Absolute Auction means there is no minimum bid, and the property will go to the highest bidder. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly's Ford was last on the market for $4 million. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly's Ford includes lodging facilities with ten guest rooms in six buildings, an outdoor pool and hot tub and riding trails. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn and Kelly's Ford also includes a restaurant and a pub. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The property also includes an 11,200-square-foot indoor riding arena, two show arenas and stables and offers boarding and training. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly's Ford is adjacent to the Rappahannock River. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly's Ford is on the site of the Civil War Battle at Kelly's Ford. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The property also includes an 11,200-square-foot indoor riding arena, two show arenas and stables and offers boarding and training. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly's Ford also includes a restaurant and a pub. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
It also hosts regular events, including seven Virginia Horse Show Association Hunter/Jumper shows booked for 2017, according to the listing. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The property also includes an 11,200-square-foot indoor riding arena, two show arenas and stables and offers boarding and training. It also hosts regular events, including seven Virginia Horse Show Association Hunter/Jumper shows booked for 2017, according to the listing. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
“Rarely do you ever have such a valuable property offered at Absolute Auction,” said Stephen Karbelk, CEO of Auction Markets. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
“The property is scheduled to sell to the high bidder, regardless of price, so anybody that is interested in acquiring this historically significant and well developed property needs to bid at this auction,” said Stephen Karbelk, CEO of Auction Markets.
The Inn at Kelly's Ford also includes 25 horses. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The property also includes an 11,200-square-foot indoor riding arena, two show arenas and stables and offers boarding and training. It also hosts regular events, including seven Virginia Horse Show Association Hunter/Jumper shows booked for 2017, according to the listing. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
“Rarely do you ever have such a valuable property offered at Absolute Auction,” said Stephen Karbelk, CEO of Auction Markets. “The property is scheduled to sell to the high bidder, regardless of price, so anybody that is interested in acquiring this historically significant and well developed property needs to bid at this auction.” (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
(Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)
The Inn at Kelly's Ford is adjacent to the Rappahannock River. (Courtesy Auction Markets LLC)

WASHINGTON — The Inn at Kelly’s Ford, a 138-acre inn and equestrian center in Remington, Virginia, will be auctioned off to the highest bidder at an absolute auction on Nov. 16.

An absolute auction means there is no minimum bid and the property will go to the highest bidder. It was last on the market for $4 million.

The Inn at Kelly’s Ford is on the site of the 1863 Battle at Kelly’s Ford, and includes lodging facilities with 10 guest rooms in six buildings, an outdoor pool and hot tub, riding trails and is adjacent to the Rappahannock River.

It also includes a restaurant and a pub.

The property also includes an 11,200-square-foot indoor riding arena, two show arenas and stables and offers boarding and training. It regularly hosts events, including seven Virginia Horse Show Association Hunter/Jumper shows booked for 2017, according to the listing.

Auction Markets LLC with Century 21 New Millennium are offering the property.

It is being auctioned as an ongoing business.

“Rarely do you ever have such a valuable property offered at Absolute Auction,” said Stephen Karbelk, CEO of Auction Markets.

“The property is scheduled to sell to the high bidder, regardless of price, so anybody that is interested in acquiring this historically significant and well developed property needs to bid at this auction.”

The listing calls the Inn at Kelly’s Ford one of the most beautiful properties for weddings or other events. The property includes an indoor event center that seats 350 guests and a second hall that seats up to 150 guests.

As if that weren’t enough, it also comes with 25 horses.

You can read more about the Inn at Kelly’s Ford auction at Auction Market’s website.

Jeff Clabaugh

Jeff Clabaugh has spent 20 years covering the Washington region's economy and financial markets for WTOP as part of a partnership with the Washington Business Journal, and officially joined the WTOP newsroom staff in January 2016.

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