Ballard Mensua Architecture led the sensitive renovation of Chancellor’s Rock Farm, a 500-acre working estate along the Rappahannock River in Virginia. Originally designed by architect Richard Williams and landscape architect Richard Burck Associates—with interiors by Solis-Betancourt—the property earned AIA awards and was featured in Architectural Digest.

After years of limited upkeep, the farmhouse, guest houses, and pool pavilion required extensive updates. The renovation included modernizing kitchens and baths, refinishing log walls and floors, and integrating a geothermal HVAC system with new insulation and ductwork. Custom cabinetry, antique-inspired vanities, and high-end lighting from Urban Electric enhanced the interiors, while preserving the original charm.

A new mudroom, front porch, and basement conversion improved functionality without compromising historic integrity. Landscape upgrades, new patios, pergolas, and gardens strengthened the visual connections across the site. Now serving as a working farm supplying Fiola Mare restaurants, Chancellor’s Rock blends architectural heritage with contemporary rural living.