It’s nice to have the Virginia Eastern Shore alternative to the hectic pace of life found in so many other areas. If you’ve already done the bright lights, loud music and hustle-bustle of city life and are longing to own a property in a waterfront area offering a slower pace of life, the Eastern Shore alternative offers both yesteryear charm and a relaxed coastal atmosphere. Dotted with little villages founded in Virginia’s Colonial era and small Victorian towns packed with history, our area is clearly a great place for history buffs. But our great asset is our shoreline, miles and miles and miles of beautiful saltwater shoreline, a boater’s delight and a fishing paradise. But if what you really love is a pristine beach, swimming and beachcombing, then a beach access home on Virginia’s Eastern Shore may be just the thing to bring out your Inner Mermaid.
If you are looking for the inspiration and relaxation that can come with owning a beach home, look no further than this custom designed home by the Sater architectural group, ( www.saterdesign.com ), a leading designer of award winning homes throughout the US. Part of the Sater Cottage Collection, this 3000 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bath home built in 2006 is absolutely just like new. Top quality materials building materials including granite counters in the kitchen and hardwood and ceramic floors throughout, recessed lighting and a wonderful window package. Perfect for entertaining and guests, this home features a well flowing floor plan and boasts two master suites with balconies and french doors. The emphasis in this home is on comfortable and casual living, care-free and very low maintenance. The exterior is Hardie Board ( www.jameshardie.com/homeowner/siding.shtml ) which is an amazing low maintenance material with a most attractive appearance. Sited on approximately 1 acre, the property also incorporates low maintenance landscaping. Located in a tiny upscale beach neighborhood about 10 minutes from the quaint Victorian town of Cape Charles, Virginia this deeded beach access home is within easy walking distance of the wide sandy neighborhood beach. And while you are out on the beach, plan to set some time aside to enjoy the blazing sunsets over the Chesapeake Bay, a nightly show of spectacular, intense color. Listed by Blue Heron Realty Co. ( www.blueheronva.com ) at just under $400,000, this home is truly the perfect place to start exploring your Inner Mermaid– and just in time to make Summer 2011 the slow paced yet exciting sweet- beach- life summer you’ve always dreamed of !