~~Lovingly Preserved - Historic Properties ~~
The Eastern Shore of Virginia having been settled by English explorers in 1607 (one year after Jamestown) has hundreds of historic properties, some even dating back to the seventeenth century. The Northampton County seat of Eastville has the country's oldest continuous court records, dating back to 1632. The quaint Bayfront town of Cape Charles was a railroad boom town with most of the actual homes in town having been built between 1890 and 1925. Beautiful Onancock was a bustling port town settled in the late 1600's. Historic "Cherrytown", now Cheriton was settled about 1890 and was named for nearby Cherrystone Creek, home of our famous salty cherrystone clams. The Eastern Shore of Virginia boasts more than 100 little towns, most settled between 1700 and 1800. Our historic properties include properties that once stood out on the Barrier Islands and were moved to the mainland, seventeenth and eighteenth century farmhouses, gorgeous waterfront estates as well as lovingly cared for in-town homes.
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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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Magnificently Restored 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. 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.
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25 Acre Waterfront Estate with Circa 1930 Main House Plus New 2 bedroom Guest Cottage with Pool
$1,499,000
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| This elegant historic home, circa 1930, plus its new 2 bedroom guest house with pool on a secluded 25 acre waterfront estate offers the very best of Eastern Shore waterfront living including pano. ramic waterviews. Its graceful and welcoming floor plan makes for easy entertaining. The main house has had extensive restoration plus an addition including heating and air, kitchen remodel, etc. Exceptional woodwork including hardwood floors, crown molding, mantel, etc. Masonary fireplace. Two expansive master suites, one with large veranda overlooking the water. Enjoy moonrise from your bed. Deep southern style back porch running almost the full length of the house-- perfect for frosty mint juleps all summer long. The delightful 2 bedroom guest cottage features a bright and airy great room with masonary fireplace overlooking the pool and patio. Mature landscaping and smooth green lawns gently rolling to the water complete the ambience of this fine property which is located on a colorful saltwater inlet from the Chesapeake Bay. Has nearly 1000 feet of shoreline plus a boat dock. Close to shopping, art galleries and restaurants in Onancock. Jump in your boat and slip over to the nearby Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club. |
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25 Acre Waterfront Estate continued ... the Guest Cottage
$1,499,000
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| Part of the 25 acre estate shown above, this new 2 bedroom guest cottage with metal roof is all your guests could want and more. Two spacious bedrooms, bright and airy great room with masonary fireplace, custom cabinets, high ceilings and windows with retractable awnings. Compact kitchen with breakfast bar and separate eating area. Beautiful bamboo floors throughout. Surround sound system inside and outside. Cottage overlooks the in-ground saltwater pool(includes retractable cover and cleaning robot) and patio as well as the colorful saltwater inlet from the Chesapeake Bay, all surrounded by beautiful rolling lawn. |
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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 lovely residence with large home office. Currently permitted as a Bed and Breakfast and was permitted previously for a 50 seat restaurant. This unique home is in top condition and located on nearly 4 acres. It features two large suites, one with double Whirlpool tub! Impressive full house entry foyer, 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 lots of room for expansion. Detached garage, other outbuildings including large 2 story horse barn plus run-in shed & kennel. Plenty of room for horses including fenced pasture area. Luxurious mature landscaped grounds with many large trees including huge, gorgeous cedars and pin oaks, 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 Virginia liscensed real estate broker. |
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Beautifully Restored Victorian Close To The Beach In Cape Charles, Virginia
$599,995
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| 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. Talk 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! |
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Dream Of Coming Home Down A Long Private Driveway To Your 60 Acre Country Estate!
$650,000
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| A beautiful seaside farm in unspoiled setting with tillable (38) and wooded (19) acreage, perfect for horses, vineyard, orchards,etc. Also suitable for a private airstrip. Classic Eastern Shore historic home sited at east end of 3/10 mile long drive, allowing a westerly view from home. Home is in need of restoration but offers many archectural features of note: original beaded board siding, shutters, and dentil moldings, full brick wall on north end, colonial type porch at front entrance, flow through cross hall foyer, ten foot ceilings, tin ceiling, original handmade mortice and tenon pegged doors with antique hardware, three handcarved ornate fireplace mantels, wainscoting and marbelized baseboards, built in cabinets, grand staircases. Extensive lawn formally planted with old boxwoods, magnolia trees. Home has upgraded electrical wiring and plumbing installed. This apparently structurally sound house dates to the early 1800's but needs complete restoration and possibly modern additions but when complete it will be an elegant Eastern Shore style country estate. Excellent location-- less than 15 minutes to quaint waterfront town of Cape Charles, Virginia offering public town beach, two marinas, boat ramps, restaurants, Palmer and Nicklaus golf and many arts venues. |
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Historic Waterfront Home Circa 1670 , Plus Several Additions, Located on Saltwater Inlet
$1,495,000
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Truly a historical treasure known as the "Wellington House" located on Virginia's Eastern Shore. The original portion of this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home, which was built in Flemish bond brick, is one the earliest homes built the "Wellington Neck" area, so named in honor of this home, the original portion of which dates back to the late 1600's. Nestled among gorgeous hardwood trees on an impressive 5 acre waterfront estate parcel, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is a historical gem. When you enter the original quarter kitchen with its arched large fireplace and hand cut beams and loft you have the true feeling of Colonial times. This room now serves as a delightful sitting area off of the updated kitchen. High ceilings, fireplaces, wide plank pine floors are featured in the living, dining and downstairs rooms. A very special feature of this home are wonderful water views which can be enjoyed from each room. Expansive waterfontage with dock and good water depth for boating. And it's just a few minutes out to the Chesapeake Bay. If you ever dreamed of owning a special piece of history then "Wellington House" is a "must see" home for you.
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Historic Home Circa 1670 Located on Saltwater Inlet (continued)
$1,495,000
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| Awesome historic home located near Nassawadox on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Updated Kitchen with large screen porch overlooking the water and garden Fenced in herb garden off of kitchen Orginial mantles, raised panels and pine floors throughout. Orginial windows throughout the home Foyer with front and rear entrance Two staircases leading to the upstairs Downstairs master bedroom with fireplace and full bath. Full basement under brick portion of the house. Original Flemish bond brick work on the oldest portion of the home. Yard,abloom with ornamental trees and flowers, gently slopes to the water's edge. |
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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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TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!
$299,000
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| Two houses for this exceptional price. Lovely restored historical farm house as well as a lovely 3 bedroom ranch cottage. Sit under the sunsetter electric awning and enjoy the lovely in ground pool and landscaped yard. Each home is competely updated hardwood floors, 16 x 16 sunroom, greenhouse bay window, new french doors in ranch cottage. Too many details to list. As seeing is believing such a great value in this property. Adjacent 7 acre parcel can also be purchased for additional acreage. |
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TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE CONTINUED
$299,000
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| The cottage features 16 x 16 florida room, brick/wood fireplace, new french doors, greenhouse window, skylights in bathroom and kitchen, handicap 16 x 15 deck, sunsetter awning, pool house shed, 20 x 40 inground pool. New Infinity propane furnace with air cleaner as well as baseboard heat if needed. |
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Charming Home In Historic Bayside Town
$199,000
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Best priced Eastern Shore Style home on Market Street, located in the historic town of Onancock. Come live in a town where you have the best of both worlds, community fun and minutes from boating. Stroll into town for a walk, dinner, movie and shopping. This cozy 4 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home is located on a peaceful lot in the middle of town. There are beautiful hardwood floors throughout.The attic is partially floored and can be finished off to give you an abundance of storage space. Spend the afternoon in the backyard under your shade trees reading or in your garden growing beautiful flowers. The wood shop does not convey and will be moved prior to closing.
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Historical Elegance Overlooking Bay and Beach !
$995,000
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| That’s what it’s all about with this historic beach home in the colorful coastal Victorian era small town of Cape Charles. Walk the tree-lined avenues of yesteryear and admire the beautiful architectural styles of the turn of the 19th century. This little 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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A Historic Beauty in Pastoral Setting Close to Saltwater Boat Ramp
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| This historic home is set in a beautiful rural location mid-way between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. It includes over 7 acres and offers plenty of room for horses including a 5 acres of good pasture with Electro-Braid fencing and a barn. The barn has 3 stalls of 12 x 12 and a large tack/storage room with a concrete floor. Not a horse person ? Convert the pasture to almost anything including vineyard, orchard or rolling lawn-- the barn would be perfect for storage or a makeover into studio, office or storage. Dating to 1910, with high ceilings, original crown molding and gorgeous hardwood floors, this home is a real southern beauty. Includes a first floor master bedroom. The screened porch with colorful slate floor also has plexiglass inserts and can be used year-round. Large boxwoods line the walkway to the house. The mature trees, along with the rose gardens, give way to summers filled with outdoor enjoyment. A great place to entertain friends and family with old fashioned hospitality. This beautiful home is close to restaurants, shopping,and the hospital. For boat and beach lovers, this home is less than 10 minutes to a seaside boat launch ramp offering access to our famous off-shore barrier island beaches and Atlantic Ocean fishing. SOLD, ASK ABOUT OTHERS |
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Beautiful 1918 Victorian Home Just Two Blocks From Beach
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| This beautiful Victorian Home is located on the second block from the beach on a corner lot. The spacious first floor with its original woodwork and two fireplaces is great for entertaining. The house has 6 bedroom 2 of them are located in the 3rd floor, each floor has a bathroom. The house has a large back deck that you can access from the kitchen or family room with french doors. The Back yard is completely fenced in for privacy. In the rear of the yard is a completely new renovated studio that you can access from the alley way. If you are looking for a Cape Charles original Victorian beauty than this is the house for you. RECENTLY SOLD! ASK ABOUT OTHER HOMES IN THE AREA. |
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Master the Art of Relaxed Living in this Gorgeous 1920's Colonial in Small Historic Town
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Located in the small historic town of Cheriton which is nestled in between the Chesapeake and the Atlantic near Cape Charles,Virginia is this beautiful 3 bedroom, 1920’S Colonial in excellent condition . Approximately 2600 sq.ft., completely updated with lots of trimmings including gourmet kitchen with new porcelain tile floor with new in-floor heating, 3 zone central air conditioning and three beautifully renovated bathrooms. Large master suite with large master bath featuring new jacuzzi tub. High ceilings, gorgeous original wood floors and crown moldings, gas fireplace with original carved mantel. Includes formal living room, formal dining room, den and large foyer. Large Florida room with floor to ceiling Pella windows overlooking beautiful gardens. Located on 1+ acre lot with superb landscaping including crepe myrtles, Japanese maples, mature boxwood lined walkway, at least 10 mature camellia bushes of various hues, including variegated red and white, large fig tree which fruits every summer, hydrangea-lined privacy fence on one side and area in back yard with prolific vegetable garden-- harvest lots of tomatoes, eggplant, squash, peppers etc. (Sellers will provide their special gazpacho recipe at settlement at no extra charge! ) Walk- up attic, basement and detached garage. "Move right in" condition. Was once operated as a Bed and Breakfast and is perfect for same. Conveniently located near Restaurants, Golf, Beach, Boating, Marinas, Medical Offices, Shops, art galleries and Hospital. Only 10 minutes from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge leading to Virginia Beach and only 30 minute drive to Norfolk International Airport. A truly beautiful home in a pretty little town on Virginia's scenic and unique Eastern Shore. Home no longer available ask about nearby properties.
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Gorgeous 1920's Colonial in Small Historic Town
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This exceptional in-town home, filled with light through-out, has many special features including: *3 spacious bedrooms- all with attractive private baths *New Italian Porcelain tile floor with "nuheat" in-floor heating in kitchen *Beautiful Florida room with floor to ceiling Pella windows overlooking mature plantings including many varieties of spring or fall blooming camillias * Wide pine wood floors throughout * Custom crown moldings throughout *High ceilings *Slate roof *3 Zone heating and air conditioning *400 Amp electric *Walk-up attic *Security system *6 ceiling fans *Remote gas log fireplace *Veranda off guest bedroom *Detached garage *Awesome established landscaping *Large yard No longer available ask about others.
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Historical Home Overlooking Chesapeake Bay and Colorful Saltwater Inlet
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| Rare seven acre waterfront estate with portion of the home dating back to Civil War days. More than sufficient space on this large property to build an additional residence or guest house. Additional special historical significance as Custis family (direct relatives of George Washington's wife, Martha Custis Washington) graves are located on the property. Sited at the end of a peaceful country road, this is a unique property which offers just spectacular water amenities, lots of privacy and some very special history. And for the icing on the cake, it is located only 15 minutes of the historic little town of Cape Charles which dates back to the late 1800's and offers lots of nearby activites including the new world class Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus golf courses which have been compared to some of the top US courses. (In fact, the Nicklaus course has been nominated by the Golf Digest as "America's Best New Course".) So, if you are looking for a historical property with acreage and privacy yet want to be close to great amenities, this could be the perfect property for you. RECENTLY SOLD ASK ABOUT NEARBY PROPERTIES |
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Historical Colonial on the Shores of Colorful Saltwater Inlet from the Chesapeake Bay
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| A gorgeous colonial built in the late 1800's and recently remodeled, this nearly 3000 sq.ft. home with nearly 400 feet of waterfrontage, offers wide waterviews and good boating access to the Chesapeake Bay. Includes 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room, formal dining room,family room/library, fire place, screened porch, and a huge out building. The 75 foot dock is just waiting for your nifty-swifty boat. In addition, a 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest house complete with laundry room, kitchen, deck and private driveway offers great accommodations for family, friends or caregivers. Located in a secluded country setting on a 2.3 acre parcel yet close to shopping, restaurants and the quaint little historic town of Onancock. This is an excellent opportunity to pair modern convenience,historical significance and beautiful waterfrontage. SOLD |
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