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Carter's Grove sold for $15.3 million

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has sold Carter's Grove Plantation - an 18th century mansion built by 1 of Virginia's founding families - for $15.3 million.

Halsey Minor purchased the property, which includes a Georgian style mansion and 400 acres that are subject to a conservation easement, as well as 76 acres adjoining the property.

Minor says he'll use the site as a residence and center for a thoroughbred horse breeding program.
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