Posts Tagged ‘Virginia Eastern Shore’
Saturday, May 2nd, 2020
A slender peninsula with the Atlantic on one side and the Chesapeake on the other, Virginia’s Eastern Shore has always been a low density area offering beautiful waterfront, lots of open space, greenery and generations of nautical traditions. Tiny beachfront and boating neighborhoods are nestled between working farms of soybeans and wheat and have always been havens of tranquillity. But now these distinctive traits have taken on a new importance because for many buyers being on the waterfront yet having extra space is the ideal rather than just the desirable. If you are looking to work from home or have a second or retirement home getaway, Virginia’s Eastern Shore is a great choice, offering a slower, friendlier, uncrowded pace of life. Yet we are only an hour away from the Virginia Beach metro area offering lots of shopping, restaurants, cultural events and more.
This beautiful beachfront home of nearly 5000 sq.ft. is sited on 2 and a half spacious acres is located in a tiny upscale beach hamlet less than 15 minutes from the quaint historic town of Cape Charles. It’s the creme’ de la creme’ of beachfront and a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of the Eastern Shore. Of contemporary design, this top -of -the -line custom home
features 4 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths overlooking the Chesapeake Bay and a sparkling soft sand beach.
A well thought- out “green home”, it combines the very best in craftsmanship with a luxury coastal lifestyle. Offers a light and airy, open concept floor plan with ICF construction and a maintenance free exterior. Upgrades include reclaimed walnut floors, custom crafted window packages, huge media room, gourmet kitchen, vaulted ceilings, inside and outside fireplaces. The extensive back porches provide lots of entertaining area, perfect for both intimate and large get-togethers. Its east- west orientation offers spectacular sunrise and dazzling sunsets over the Bay. This is a great home that can combine living and working under one roof- – come see for yourself.
Tags: Chesapeake Bay real estate, Eastern Shore of Virginia, Eastern Shore Virginia real estate, life on Virginia's Eastern Shore, Nature, Real Estate, Virginia Eastern Shore
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Saturday, May 2nd, 2020
( This is a repost from ?Spring, 2019. Like everyone else, Blue Heron has been getting organized for #SocialDistancing with little time for photo ? taking. ) But, especially now, we all need to take a little cheer where it appears. Since ?Spring brings a whole Universe of Pink ? to Virginia’s Eastern Shore ? we decided to repost these beautiful Shore Spring photos. And when we say Pink we mean the whole Pink color ?? ??spectrum- – from fuchsia, magenta, rouge and softest rose to barely blushing apple blossom. (Need we say more, it’s truly Pink ! ) And we love it, because of course, Pink is the universal color of ?love. So, blossoms blazing everywhere…. in yards, along roads, by offices and in woodlands, a special Spring ❤️ Valentine straight from Mother Nature.
And of course, there are other showy Spring colors, the sunny green ?stems and yellows and oranges of daffodil blooms, and jonquils, the Bradford pear trees ?with myriad white blossoms covering the entire tree with a snow- like blanket. Or the tiny dogwoods with delicate yellow centered blooms, variegated white and red ? camellias, lavender azaleas, lilac- colored ?laurels, all contributing to the joyful celebration of Spring. So ….Keep Calm, Spring has Sprung ! To borrow a phrase – Live in the Sunshine ?, Swim the Sea ?Drink the Wild Air ?! Because it’s Spring on the Eastern Shore ? and even the Coronavirus can’t stop Mother Nature from showing her true colors ?!
Tags: Eastern Shore of Virginia, life on Virginia's Eastern Shore, Nature, Virginia Eastern Shore
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Saturday, May 2nd, 2020
✅ out this fabulous home priced at $850,000. Fronting on the 6th hole of the renown Arnold Palmer signature golf course in the Heron Pointe village at Bay Creek Golf Resort in Cape Charles, VA is this elegant, new, 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath Southern Living Home designed by William E. Poole. With an East-West orientation, this gorgeous home with first floor master enjoys sunrises in the morning and sunsets?in the evening. Offers relaxing living with many upgraded features including really spacious rooms, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, top-of-the-line windows, two fireplaces and an amazing chef’s kitchen. From omelets?at midnight to a dinner party?for 20, this kitchen is ready for anything. Granite countertops, cherry cabinets and all new top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances make for easy entertaining. Low maintenance including new HVAC and roof, AZEK front porch and brick veneer. Lots of leisure time activities including a soft sand beach, tennis courts, jogging trails, swimming pool plus exciting new member activities scheduled to come online this year.
Tags: Bay Creek Golf Resort real estate, Cape Charles Virginia, Chesapeake Bay real estate, Eastern Shore of Virginia, life on Virginia's Eastern Shore, Real Estate, Virginia Eastern Shore
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Saturday, May 2nd, 2020
The air may have been chilly, the water ?may have been icy but the spirits were warm ☀️and friendly at Eastern Shore of Virginia Habitat ? for Humanity’s 2020 “Freezin for A Reason” benefit. A large crowd of supporters on shore watched as Celebrity Dippers Todd Burbage and Jamie Mahoney led the charge into the Bay from the Cape Charles beach ?. Ranging from young to old, the Dippers were an enthusiastic group, splashing ? into the water with abandon…. and racing back out with alacrity ! Kiptopeake Elementary School fielded a sizable team – Go, Kippers, go ! Members of the Cape Charles Coast Guard were on hand both as Dippers and to provide rescue help if needed and a Coast Guard cutter⚓️ patrolled off-shore throughout the event. Afterwards, lunch ?and awards ?for the Dippers, a nice treat for lending a hand ( also their cold blue ? toes ) for Habitat’s very important cause- helping to provide safe, affordable housing ? here on the Shore.
Tags: Events in Cape Charles VA, Virginia Eastern Shore
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Saturday, May 2nd, 2020
Check this listing on BlueHeronVa.com Near the quaint waterfront village of Bayford, is this well-maintained, low maintenance, custom built 2 bedroom, 2 Bath one story cottage with large 12’x46′ rear deck w/ screened enclosure for 6 person hot tub. The spacious living/dining area features a wood-burning masonry fireplace w/ heatilator. Andersen windows & patio doors throughout, vaulted ceiling, special lighting & ceiling fans. Large master suite with huge walk-in closet & ceramic tiled bath w/ double vanity & tub/shower. Guest bedroom offers twin closets & attached hall full bath, wall/wall carpeting. Has storm doors, central HVAC system.Lovely country setting with plenty of seclusion, easy access to the Chesapeake Bay from the private ramp at Bayford. Owner/agent.
Tags: Eastern Shore of Virginia, Eastern Shore VA real estate, Kayaking, life on Virginia's Eastern Shore, Nature, Real Estate, Virginia Eastern Shore
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Saturday, May 2nd, 2020
This spotless brick contemporary, approximately 2800 sq. ft., is in like-new condition. Home is fitted w/ special upgrades: architectural moldings & ceiling medallions, 18′ vaulted ceilings in foyer & great room, oak hardwood floors, ceramic tile treatments, granite kitchen countertops, double vanities in both baths, glass shower/tub sliding doors, crystal chandeliers, bay windows w/ eyebrow tops, wood Venetian blind window treatments, walk-in closets in 3 BR, fancy built-in surround cabinets at wood-burning fireplace, eat-in kitchen w/ breakfast nook & southerly exposure over patio backyard. Includes attached double garage, landscaped grounds, and golf cart access to the resort community amenities including soft sand beach, pool, tennis, jogging trails, nearby marinas and boat ramps ! 2 golf courses, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. Easy access to the historic section of Cape Charles with shops, restaurants and art galleries.
Tags: Bay Creek Golf Resort, Bay Creek Golf Resort real estate, Cape Charles Virginia, Eastern Shore of Virginia, Eastern Shore VA real estate, Real Estate, Virginia Eastern Shore
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Thursday, September 12th, 2019
Presented by Blue Heron Realty agent Nicole Killebrew, Gail and husband Jim Drebes, local Cape Charles town residents, came by yesterday to pick up the $900 gift certificate to the fabulous “At Altitude” Gallery on Mason Avenue, the 1st ? prize in our ♥️ Drawing. Gallery owner Gordon Campbell was on hand to congratulate Gail and welcomed them both to stop in the Gallery to browse as much as they wish before making that hard decision on which photo ? to select.
2nd and 3rd prizes in the Blue Heron Drawing were both won by ladies who were visiting friends or relatives on the Eastern Shore when they stopped by to register.
Cheryl Jones from New Jersey won the 2nd ? prize of the $125 gift certificate to the Oyster Farm Eatery – Cheryl is looking forward to her next visit to Cape Charles to enjoy her delectable winnings ! The 3rd ? prize of a $75 gift certificate to Gull Hummock Gourmet was won by Pat Lasome from Maryland. Pat visits the Shore frequently and now has some delectable treats and wine? to choose on her next visit to town. ( Thanks again to Honey Moore of Gull Hummock Gourmet who helped Barrett Cree with the Drawing ! )
The Cape Charles 50 Days of the Summer of LOVE ♥️ Festival was such fun – – so many exciting ? activities all over town ! For 50 days ! Our thanks to everyone who entered our ? Drawing. Even if you didn’t win one of our 3 prizes, you got a commemorative LOVE♥️ mug and our interesting new Cape Charles Landmarks map. The whole Blue Heron Realty crew enjoyed this Festival so much, we hope you did too !! Come see us at 113 Mason Avenue and catch a ride to find your dream ? home on the HeronMobile
Tags: Cape Charles Virginia, Eastern Shore of Virginia, Events in Cape Charles VA, life on Virginia's Eastern Shore, Virginia Eastern Shore
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Thursday, June 20th, 2019
What a fabulous afternoon last weekend in Cape Charles, VA for the 1st Annual Uke Fest ! Cool and breezy, an absolutely perfect Saturday was winding down into twilight as we arrived. The last act of the day, Rachael Manke, was just taking the stage at the Central Park Gazebo as we found seats on a comfy nearby bench to listen to her performance. After wrestling a bit with her hat, which was trying to go airborne in the breeze, Rachael began by creating a little ditty right on the spot as she tossed that uncooperative topper aside, strum, strum “Goodbye Hat”, triple strum, “Goodbye Hat”. A self-described Lutheran minister, she wisecracked that she couldn’t stay too late because she had an 8 am sermon to give in Richmond on Sunday, then launched into a wonderful repertoire of favorites laced with witty parody songs like “Has Anyone Seen My Mom” to the tune of “Has Anyone Seen My Gal” and the slightly naughty “Shovel Out of Buffalo”.
The music was delightful but watching the audience was heartwarming. I can imagine that this was the very scene that Citizens for Central Park had envisioned as they 
worked so long and so hard to get the Park funded and off the ground. Folks of all ages, in lawn chairs short or tall, sitting on the wide expanse of grass in front of the Gazebo, enjoying the performance. Colorful bankets spread by parents whose toddlers were swaying to the music. Dads holding infants, Moms wiping sticky Shave Ice from hands and faces. Guys and gals with the munchies tackling tacos and popcorn. Kids on bikes riding the winding sidewalk, teenagers playing soccer and tossing footballs near the fountain. Tiny groups in laughing conversation on the sidewalk, couples relaxing on Park benches. And dogs and owners ! Dogs of every size and description strolling peacefully on their leases, not a snarl in the air. What an amalgam of happiness, what a sense of calm and delight as the full moon rose, softly spreading pearly beams over the 2019 Uke Fest at the amazing and happy Cape Charles Central Park.
Tags: Cape Charles Virginia, Cape Charles Virginia Central Park, Eastern Shore of Virginia, Events in Cape Charles VA, life on Virginia's Eastern Shore, Virginia Eastern Shore
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Friday, May 17th, 2019
This home offers all the bells & whistles for the most discerning buyer. Dramatic entry foyer with vaulted ceilings, welcomes you into the heart of the home featuring a huge open great room, dining area, gourmet kitchen, and two master suites. The impressive custom window package brings the outside in and allows for dramatic views of the deep blue colors of the Chesapeake Bay. This home is practically maintenance free allowing for more fun in the sun. Full length porches & decks provide lots of entertaining area for both intimate and large get-togethers. 1 bdrm apartment w/wraparound decking & exquisite bayviews means your guests may never want to leave. A STEAL AT $965,000!
Tags: Chesapeake Bay real estate, Eastern Shore of Virginia, life on Virginia's Eastern Shore, Real Estate, Virginia Eastern Shore, waterfront home for sale
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Friday, April 12th, 2019
April brings a whole Universe of Pink to Virginia’s Eastern Shore. And when we say Pink we mean the whole Pink color spectrum- – from fuchsia, magenta, rouge and softest rose to barely blushing apple blossom. (Need we say more, it’s truly Pink ! ) And we love it, because of course, Pink is the universal color of love. So, blossoms blazing everywhere…. in yards, along roads, by offices and in woodlands, a special Valentine in April straight from Mother Nature.
And of course, there are other showy Spring colors, the sunny yellows and oranges of the daffodils and jonquils, the Bradford pear trees with myriad white blossoms covering the entire tree with a snow- like blanket. Or the tiny dogwoods with delicate yellow centered blooms, variegated white and red camellias, lavender azaleas, lilac- colored laurels, all contributing to the joyful celebration of Spring. So ….Keep Calm, Spring has Sprung ! To borrow a phrase – Live in the Sunshine, Swim the Sea, Drink the Wild air ! Because it’s Spring !
Tags: Eastern Shore of Virginia, Eastern Shore Virginia, Nature, Virginia Eastern Shore
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