Three Otters

Three Otters is a brick house in Bedford County with a square footprint and a low hipped roof. It connects to a separate kitchen building through a covered passageway.

The house was built in 1827 following a pattern book by Asher Benjamin, a well-known architect of that era. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.

The building displays design choices typical of educated Virginia residents in the early 1800s who followed Greek Revival principles. The architectural details reflect how landowners expressed their social standing through their homes.

The property spans about 90 acres near a major road junction and includes several outbuildings beyond the main house. Visitors should allow time to explore the entire complex, not just the main building.

The original two-story kitchen and pantry building remains directly attached to the main house through a covered passage. This preserves the entire residential setup as people actually lived in the 1820s.

Location: Virginia

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 37.35610,-79.54610

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21