When you merge onto tree lined private road approaching this estate you get a sense of something special. Turn between the white fences and wind up the serpentine drive to the home. There you are greeted by this classic Colonial, surrounded by gorgeous flower beds and plantings, majestic pines and shade trees. The property was featured on the 2023 Virginia Historic Garden Tour.
The exterior is white, beaded cypress siding with brick ends and chimneys. It was freshly painted in spring of ’23 and a new roof was put on at that time. There is a detached one-car garage/workshop with stairs to a huge storage area. In addition there is a garden shed out back. A wonderful open back porch overlooks a large, brick patio. All sidewalks are brick and lead to a new, large brick veranda. Perfectly shaded to sit and enjoy panoramic views of Onancock Creek, as well as the gardens.
The lawn gently sweeps d...
The lawn gently sweeps down to the waterfront and the deep-water dock. The home, with its southern exposure, overlooks the Onancock Harbor where sailboats and yachts anchor. The Onancock town dock is only a 2 minute drive.
As you walk in the main entrance, you’re treated to a center hall that flows to the back porch. Your eyes are immediately drawn to the many custom features in the home. Wide crown moldings, chair rail, fluted door trims raised paneling and heart pine floors. Three fireplaces. A huge living room, dining room, chef’s kitchen, paneled family room.
A later addition off the library features a master suite with built-ins, closets and a large bath with walk-in shower.
Upstairs is an original master suite with his and hers closets, a sitting room, a huge walk-in closet and a very large private bath that is to die for. Across the upstairs landing are 2 additional guest bedrooms, each with a private bath. Large, floored walk-up attic.