Historic House Listings

Pretty setting! Love the little cottage! Four acres in Virginia. $349,900

March 19, 2026

Love this setting! That little cottage on the waterfront is cute! Would make a nice guest cottage. The house was built in 1850. It is located on four acres in Onancock, Virginia. The seller is an artist and hand-painted some of the floors. The house features exposed beams, back staircase, some wood floors, sunroom, private dock, skiff boat, bead board and baseboards. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,727 square feet. $349,900

Contact George Schoolfield with Weichert Realtors: 757-710-1871

From the Zillow listing:

 

A Birdwatchers delight with amazing views over your own secluded marsh and a shallow creek just off the entrance to Historic Onancock Creek. A fabulous spot for kayaking, paddleboarding or launching a small skiff. Main house is circa 1850 with additions in 1910 and 1990. Induction range and mini-splits, on demand electric hot water heater recently added. Out buildings include a large studio, several workshops (with a wood stove), a wood shed and more. There is also a public kayak launch area and beach just a few hundred feet from the house! Just a 15 minute drive from Historic Onancock with its restaurants, Community Playhouse, theatre, galleries and more. The Seller, a local artist has hand painted the floors and other details of the house. Measurements are approximate,

 

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