Bon Aire Video Tour | Wingina, Virginia
Bon Aire | c.1812 Federal Residence
Two films offer different views of Bon Aire—first, a short introduction to the house and landscape; then a longer property film that moves through the approach, historic interiors, cottage, 43 acres, and the quiet southern Nelson County setting above the James River.
Short Film
A brief introduction to Bon Aire
Bon Aire will linger in the mind of those drawn to architecture, history, beauty, and the quiet inspiration of a house shaped by more than two centuries of Virginia life.
The short film moves quickly through the elements that first define the property—the pedimented center block and lower wings, the historic interiors, the renovated cottage, and the broad Nelson County landscape surrounding the house.
The James River once lay clearly below Bon Aire. Today mature trees conceal the water, but on certain mornings rising mist still traces its course through the landscape.
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A House, a Landscape, and More Than Two Centuries of Virginia History
The longer film moves more slowly through Bon Aire—from the approach and panoramic views to the Federal architecture, historic interiors, cottage, and the quiet land above the James.
Bon Aire is best understood in relation to its setting. Its three-part Palladian form, Flemish-bond brickwork, original woodwork, and late-Federal details rise from an elevated landscape of mature trees, open views, and 43 acres in southern Nelson County.
The film also introduces the separate renovated cottage and the quieter spaces of the property, allowing the architecture, land, and history to be seen as parts of one place rather than as separate features.
Architecture Seen in the Films
The details that give Bon Aire its architectural presence
Palladian Form
A two-story pedimented center block rises between lower flanking wings, creating the balanced three-part composition that gives Bon Aire its distinctive silhouette.
Historic Interiors
Arched openings, molded keystones, fluted pilasters, original woodwork, chair rails, and late-Federal mantels give the principal rooms an unusual degree of architectural continuity.
House and Land
The elevation, long views, mature trees, and landscape above the James are integral to the experience of the house and to understanding why Bon Aire was placed here.
c.1812 Bon Aire
A house with an unusually clear early history
Bon Aire was built for Dr. George Cabell, Jr. on land associated with the Cabell family along the James River. An 1812 Mutual Assurance Society fire insurance policy provides important evidence for the completion of the residence around that time.
The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, whose documentation records its three-part Palladian composition, surviving early architectural work, Cabell family history, and relationship to other important Virginia houses.
The complete Bon Aire property page explores this history in greater depth, together with the main residence, cottage, terrace-level guest space, improvements, systems, and 43-acre offering.
The Complete Bon Aire Property
Continue beyond the films
Explore Bon Aire in greater detail, including the c.1812 main residence, renovated cottage, guest accommodation, 43 acres, current improvements, architectural history, National Register significance, and private showing information.
Private Showings
Experience Bon Aire in person
The films introduce Bon Aire, but the house reveals itself more slowly in person—through the approach, the architecture, the changing light, the quiet of its rooms, and the landscape surrounding it.
For additional information or to arrange a private showing, contact Bridget Archer at McLean Faulconer.
Property page updated August 31, 2026 | Listed by Bridget Archer at McLean Faulconer.
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