BLUE HERON REALTY CO.
"Specializing in Prime Properties on Virginia's Easten Shore"
      
BLUE HERON REALTY CO.
blueheron@esva.net
757-678-5200 Fax 757-678-5977
7134 Wilsona Neck Road
Rt. 13 & 628, Machipongo, Virginia 23405
Elegant Circa 1824 Historic Home With Separate Guest House On Over Three Acres
HOME DETAILS

Price:$498,000

Year Built: 1824

Square Feet: 4657

Location: Belle Haven, Virginia on Virginia's Eastern Shore

Waterfront: Nearby marina and boat ramp

Bedrooms: 6

Baths: 4 full 1 half

Exterior: Wood Siding

Flooring: Gorgeous heart pine throughout most of home

Fireplace: Multiple fireplaces

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Lot Size: 3.29 Acres

Wooded/Open: Beautiful mature landscaping home

Heat/Air: Heat pump, Radiator, Oil

Parking: No-site

Porch: Front and rear porches

Outbuildings: Guest Home and Garden Sheds

 
Heather Brady, Listing Agent 757-678-5200 757-678-5977 fax 757-678-6099- cell e-mail- heatherblueheron@esva.net

Additional Features:

Very attractive guest house
Remarks:
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.