~~B & B & Commercial Properties~~ Making $$ the Eastern Shore Way
As an area loaded with charm and history with a rapidly growing recreational, vacation and resort demand, Virginia's Eastern Shore has some excellent opportunities for the small business entrepreneurs. Whether it is a Bed and Breakfast or other small business or a much larger business plan, we have some prime existing buildings and vacant lands to suit your special needs. The Eastern Shore of Virginia could be your "golden goose" in an area that until recently has been relatively undiscovered.
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Magnificently Restored Historic Home In Charming Coastal Town
$585,000
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Seen on HGTV's "If Walls Could Talk", this home sits only 500 feet from the Cape Charles wide sand beach. Built in 1913 and meticulously restored and renovated for modern living. It has served as a successful B&B for several years but its open floor plan makes it perfect for a personal residence as well. Enjoy views of sparkling blue Chesapeake Bay waters from the front porch. For instant relaxation, the second floor boasts a rear balcony overlooking landscaped rear yard. The spectacularly restored bedrooms and bathrooms and a cook's gourmet kitchen make this one-of-a-kind "Craftsman" home a must-see for anyone looking for a historic home or a B&B business here on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. This home has many historic features preserved including 10 ft. ceilings on the first floor, raised panel doors, window transoms, picture hanging moldings, custom built columned room dividers, handcarved wainscoating, mosaic tile and glass brick treatments in baths, period lighting fixtures, built-in antique cabinets, fancy decorative hot water radiators and stained glass windows. The in-town location offers a small town sensibility and a real feeling of belonging. Enjoy lots of great amenities including walk-to or bike-to fine and casual dining, shops, art galleries, theatre and marinas. Golfers will love the fabulous new Palmer and Nicklaus signature golf courses built along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and Old Plantation Creek. This beautiful home offers something for everyone and is a rare opportunity to acquire a fine example of very early twentieth century workmanship. Definately a "Must See" for anyone looking for a fine historic home in a coastal setting. Click here to view the virtual tour! |
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Gorgeous Circa 1886 Victorian Country Manor Home- A "Must See"
$399,993
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| Gorgeous 3500 sq.ft. 5 bedroom, 3 full bath, 2 half bath Victorian manor home circa 1886 offers lifestyle options galore. Currently in use as a real estate and settlement office, Bed & Breakfast and lovely residence. Permited previously for a full scale restaurant. This unique home in top condition on nearly 4 acres features two large suites, one with double Whirlpool tub! Double dining rooms, library (or 5th bedroom), den, large kitchen with triple sink and Vulcan commercial stove and grill. Fully floored unfinished 3rd floor with open cathedral ceilings offers room for expansion. Detached garage, other outbuildings including large 2 story horse barn plus run-in shed & kennel. Plenty of room for horses with over 3+ Acres. Lush mature landscaped grounds with many large trees including huge, gorgeous magnolia, an English Boxwood garden, herb garden, over 10,000 flowering bulbs and thousands of perennials. Secluded with easy access to Route 13. Owner is a licensed real estate agent. |
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Elegant Circa 1824 Historic Home With Separate Guest House On Over Three Acres
$498,000
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| This elegant home is reputed to be one of the longest houses on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. It is of a prized architectural style unique to the Eastern Shore called "Big House, Little House,Colonnade and Kitchen. This home, built in 1824 by Charles and Hannah Smith and known as "Smithland", is featured in the detailed pictorial history of the Eastern Shore written by a famed local historian Ralph Whitelaw as well as in Dr. Robertson's photographical account of the Eastern Shore, "On Land and Sea". Several different roof lines, with all rooms one deep, give this house its unique character and excellent cross ventilation. Large first floor master suite, library, formal living room, 2 foyers, back steps to the second floor, etc. Intricate interior millwork including raised panel doors, original wrought iron locks and raised panel wainscoating. Its special use permit as a B&B conveys with the property -- this home has been a popular wedding location. Home includes a total of six bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, 2 sitting rooms, library, 2 kitchens, large formal dining room and 6 fireplaces for about 4657 sq.ft.total. The separate guest house could be an owner's quarters if operated as a B&B, if desired. Beautifully landscaped grounds consisting of 3.29 acres. Outbuildings include a smoke house, 2 garden sheds, small stable, super workshop and garage. Seller open to some owner financing. |
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Beautifully Restored Victorian Close to Beach
$599,995
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If you are looking for a spacious historic home or if you have ever dreamed of running a beautifully restored historic Victorian Revival B&B, then this is the home for you. This elegant light-filled 7 bedroom, 8 bath home home reflects the best traditions of gracious Virginia living. Lovingly restored to immaculate condition right down to the newly refinished gorgeous hardwood and pine floors and intricate moldings. Fabulous gourmet kitchen including Wolf range, Viking hood, butler's pantry. Modern heating and central air conditioning have also been installed. Garage office/apartment has full bath. This home was operated as a very successful B&B for a number of years. Walk to beach, enjoy premier golf and state of the art marina. If you have ever wanted to get away from it all and lose yourself in a grand historic home located in a small historic coastal town, then this home is a must see! Click here to view the virtual tour! |
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Enjoy Town Living In This Grand Victorian...
$389,000
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| This gorgeous Victorian Brick home is located on a large corner lot. With its beautiful mature landscaping and shady trees it gives you the feeling of tranquility. The inside of the home is very well maintained. The knotty pine cabinet kitchen is costume made with extra cabinetry in the utility room. Of the master bedroom is a balcony over looking the back yard. Included with this home is a 1060 square foot cottage in great condition with its own entrance of Huntington rd. The cottage is currently rented. On the side of the lot are several outbuildings, in good condition. This home also has great Bed & Breakfast potential. |
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Coastal, Quaint and Historic- Who Could Want Anything More ?
$499,000
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| A gorgeous historic 5 bedroom, 6 bath Victorian home loft located in one of Virginia's small coastal towns, historic Cape Charles. A third floor loft features extensive views of the town. Original mouldings and impressive staircase beautifully restored. Eat-in kitchen. Southern exposure offers lots of natural light throughout. Located just 2 blocks from town beach. Stroll the board walk, relax in the sand and sun, take a quick refreshing swim, watch a dazzling sunset in the beach gazebo or fish off the new fishing pier. Bring your golf cart as Palmer and Nicklaus golf courses are just a short ride down the street or head out for shops, threatre or art galleries. This stately home has is quite spacious and would make a great B&B (as each bedroom has a bathroom) or personal residence. |
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Historic Elegance Overlooking Bay and Beach !
$995,000
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| Beach and Bay -- that’s what it’s really all about with this historic beach home in the colorful coastal Victorian era small town of Cape Charles, Virginia. Walk the tree-lined avenues of yesteryear and admire the beautiful architectural styles from the turn of the 19th century. This picturesque little waterfront town is sure to captivate you with its friendly shoreside spirit! This grand three story home overlooking the beach was built in 1924 and features high ceilings, beautiful two-toned heart pine hardwood floors, a huge masonry fireplace, grand staircase, and a third floor observatory overlooking 500 square miles of bluewater in the Chesapeake Bay. Recently upgraded with new plumbing and electrical systems and fixtures, a 2-zone heat and air conditioning system, new ceramic tile floors, new front porch and drywall treatments throughout, this home is ready for you to move right in and begin enjoying the spectacular sunsets over the beach. Nearly every room in the house enjoys a dramatic bay view and all the nightly "water colours" – 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, living room, dining room, breakfast room, and a full basement complete the adventure. Perched right on the shores of the Bay, you’re within easy walking distance of shopping, restaurants, a performing arts theater, world class Palmer and Nicklaus golf the Nicklaus course has been nominated as "America's Best New Course"), tennis and boating. New "state of the art" marina just five minutes away with slip capacity for both sailboats and power boats. What more can you ask from one property ? |
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"Walker's Halt" - A Historic Home on 61 Acres Offering Tranquility And Pristine Beauty
$2,890,000
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| A rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful historic waterfront estate near the quaint waterfront town of Onancock, Virginia. This magnificent 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath "big house, little house" architectual style home established circa 1836 sits on sixty one acres and includes several outbuildings including a 1 bedroom guest cottage and a 2 bedroom caretaker cottage plus a large barn with two pastures. The property has substantial saltwaterfrontage on a colorful inlet from the Chesapeake Bay and has an impressive backyard boat dock offering easy access to the Bay within a few minutes. The grounds have a park-like feel with mature pines, oak, maple and hickory with walking trails leading to a stocked fresh water pond. The approach is down a winding tree lined drive and through mature boxwood gardens and rolling lawns to the house. Each room in the home offers a spectacular view of different parts of the property. The first floor has a formal living room, formal dining room, full bath, study and kitchen. In addition, a spacious sunroom with gotgeous waterviews overlooks the spacious backyard. A private office separates the main living area from the large first floor master suite with working fireplace and doors leading out to the deck. Several other beautiful fireplaces add additional ambience. For relaxing or entertaining, the extensive two tier deck offers a great place for relaxing or dancing under the stars. This is a unique, "must see" opportunity to obtain history, acreage and waterfrontage in one very, very special property. |
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The Sweet Beach Life In Historic Coastal Town
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| Gorgeous Victorian beach home offering some of great Chesapeake Bay views. Located in the quaint coastal town of Cape Charles, Virginia. Perfect home from which to enjoy gorgeous sunsets from your own front porch. Or walk across the street to the sand beach, stroll to fine and casual dining, theatre, shops and art galleries. Renovated recently, includes central heat and air. Detached garage has a 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment above. Perfect for year round use or leisure home or vacation rental. |
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