Half of the Naldara house at Petersburg National Battlefield in Virginia is being offered for lease as a residence/NPS

It's not terribly big, but the yellow clapboard house does have a view of the James and Appomattox rivers, is surrounded by Petersburg National Battlefield in Virginia, and the master bedroom has a fireplace. It could be your home for as little as $900 a month if you qualify.

The Naldara House, built circa 1915, took its name from the Hindustani word meaning “Beautiful View,” which resulted from an Eppes family trip to the Orient. The National Park Service purchased this house, along with the Appomattox Plantation (Manor) and other buildings on 22 acres in 1979. The house is operated as a duplex, and Side “B” is being offered for lease. Side B covers 1,700 square feet and occupies one-half of this two-and-a-half story wood framed structure renovated in 2009. First-floor formal rooms include a living room with fireplace and banquet-sized dining room with fireplace. Updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a half-bath, and a separate utility/laundry room.

Upstairs features a master bedroom with fireplace, a large sitting room, plus a small bedroom, full bath and two staircases. The entire property will continue to be used for residential purposes. The address of the property is 1107 Pecan Ave, Apt B, Hopewell, VA 23860.

A lease of up to three years at fair market value is being offered by sealed bid pursuant to the procedures set forth in 36 CFR Section 18.7. Rent for the Naldara House Side “B” is $900 monthly. This lease opportunity is open to all interested persons on a competitive basis. The bidder submitting a responsive bid offering the highest cumulative rent (amount of rent bid multiplied by term length) will be selected for award of the lease (subject to a determination of financial capability, credit and reference check).

A responsive bid is a bid that meets the material terms and conditions of the RFB and its attached lease terms. If two or more bids are equal, the lease award will be determined, in the NPS’ sole discretion, by the most qualified bidder in terms of financial capability, credit rating, and references. First month’s rent and a security deposit will be due at lease signing. All interested persons are required to contact the Park Administrative Officer (information below) to schedule viewings of the property. Final selection requires a qualifications application to be reviewed by the National Park Service.

For additional questions contact: Dale Griffith Chief of Administration 1539 Hickory Hill Road Petersburg, VA 23803 804-732-4305 x106 e-mail: [email protected]