Windsor Farms

Windsor Farms

Windsor Farms is a 20th-century neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia of primarily Colonial Revival design. Historic houses in the neighborhood include Virginia House and Agecroft Hall, both moved from England in the 20th century. Designed in 1926, Windsor Farms is one of Richmond's first planned neighborhoods. The road layout consists of circular and diagonal patterns with English street names such as Dover, Canterbury, Berkshire, Banbury, and more. There are a variety of architectural styles, the most common being Colonial Revival and Cape Cod. Lots are anywhere from half an acre to 23 acres.

External links

* [http://www.agecrofthall.com/ Agecroft Hall]
* [http://www.vahistorical.org/vh/virginia_house01.htm Virginia House]
* [http://www.historicrichmond.com/Windsor%20Farms%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf Facts on Windsor House preservation by Historic Richmond Foundation]
* [http://www.ci.richmond.va.us/departments/presssecretary/neighborhoodguide/WestEnd.aspx#windsor Richmond Neighborhoods Information]
* [http://www.richmondgov.com/departments/presssecretary/neighborhoodguide/westend.aspx West End Richmond Neighborhood Guide]


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