Historic House Listings

Sea Captain’s Mansion, Circa 1909. Waterfront on over an acre in VA. $1,295,000

June 22, 2019

This waterfront mansion was built in 1909 by a sea captain. It is located on 1.24 acres in Reedville, Virginia. Included with the property is the Coach House Inn and a guest cottage. This brick manor is situated along the shores of Cockrell Creek just off of the Chesapeake Bay. In the ballroom is the mast from a 1800s schooner. It runs through the third and fourth floors. The home has a slate roof and oak and cypress hardwood floors. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 7,400 square feet. $1,295,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Victorian Queen Anne, Brick Manor home located on Cockrell Creek just off the Chesapeake Bay! Turn the clock back a century and own a sea captains mansion. Enter the ballroom where the mast from an 1800’s three-masted schooner runs through the third and fourth floors. A truly unique property with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in the manor house, slate roof, oak and cypress floors, 11′ ceilings, and a wrap around porch to enjoy those stunning water views. Two lovely guest cottages with a total of 6 bedrooms compliment this property. An expansive 200′ of waterfront Rip Rap, a large pier and boat lift make this the perfect waterfront property. Close to restaurants and shops in the town of Reedville.
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