What could be more relaxing than unwinding at sunset on the deck of your Chesapeake Bay beachfront home, surrounded by rolling dunes and serenaded by the soothing sounds of waves lapping against the shoreline and seabirds calling overhead ? On Virginia’s Eastern Shore, a beach home is all about a sense of fun, of embracing a new way of life, of kicking back, breathing in the tangy salt air, listening to the seabirds call, focusing on the spectacular views donated by Mother Nature ! Especially so in this Lindal style cedar beachfront home offering the casual elegance and real livability that turns a mere house into a longed for retreat, one’s very own sand castle. Nestled on about four acres of sparkling sand dunes dotted with sea oats waving in the breezes, gnarled maritime pines and striking yucca plants, this custom 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath beachfront beauty is all about immersing in a nature-inspired lifestyle. With over 2200 sq.ft. of balcony and multi-level open decking dedicated to outdoor living, perfect for fresh air entertaining or just basking in the sun, and a huge hot tub beckoning star gazers or moon watchers at night, folks may never want to come inside !
But when they do finally decide come inside, what dramatic beauty awaits. Soaring cathedral ceilings, walls of windows, an open and flowing floorplan. With the home’s east-west orientation, it’s easy to follow the sun all day. From the soft light in the breakfast room at sunrise to mint juleps in the great room at sunset glow, this home is light filled and airy. The large great room focal point is a towering two story floor- to- ceiling fireplace and massive hearth constructed of custom selected stone in eye-pleasing rose and grey hues. The architectural design on the waterside consists of three “prows” , each of which creates a feel of a particular living space yet essentially it is one large light-filled open living space, a “great room” in every sense of the word, with a sitting- conversation area at one end and a dining area at the other. An abundance of windows on each wall of the prows and sliding glass doors leading to the decks bring the outdoors inside, the golden sunshine, the dazzling views of blue Chesapeake Bay waters, the sparkling sand beach and the glorious skies at sunset, sun slipping below the horizon, painting the water in vibrant hues of reds and golds.
A large master suite carries on the theme of high ceilings and beautiful windows and also includes doors to the deck . Guest bedrooms are upstairs, with a central guest sitting area, individual balconies and great waterviews as well. Beautiful library/music room/den off the great room, a cozy space for curling up with a good book, soft music in the background. Downstairs, a full walk-out basement with it’s own patio and outdoor shower, a library area, media room & pool room, extra storage for bikes, kayaks, fishing gear and other essential toys, etc., etc. Truly, this is a beach home that doesn’t just look like a beachfront home, it’s a beach home where you really feel the sense of sand and blue waters everywhere, an inspiration inside as well as outside ! Located in a tiny beach neighborhood offering private pool and tennis club for residents. Only 10 minutes from the historic little waterfront town of Cape Charles, VA offering a wide variety of amenites including shops, restaurants, art galleries, theatre, cultural events, Palmer and Nicklaus signature golf courses and two deep water marinas. Atttractively priced at $1,595,000. For more information and photos on this property, visit www.blueheronva.com and click on beachfront under the “listings” menu on the top navigation bar.
(Posted by Marlene Cree, licensed Virginia agent with Blue Heron Realty Co., 7134 Wilsonia Neck Dr., Machipongo, VA)