luxury houses with sea view for sale Virginia, United States

Schuylark presents a rare and exceptional opportunity to own a secluded personal retreat nestled in the picturesque foothills of Central Virginia's serene Blue Ridge Mountains. Serving as the residence to the founders of the neighboring Quarry Gardens at Schuyler, a renowned 40-acre botanical garden of native plants, this land has been under the care and stewardship of naturalists and land management professionals for more than two decades. Historically owned by the famous Alberene Soapstone Company, the 540-acre property features varied topology and fascinating geology. The house has an informal charm, designed for the comfort of its owners as well as for guests and entertaining. It has approximately 3,700 square feet of living space including four bedrooms, three-and-a half baths, two offices, a great room with a book-shelved balcony, and a cozy TV room. The open kitchen and dining area offer a panoramic view over the lake and up to the mountains. The house sits on a 400-acre parcel that is under conservation and there is a separate parcel of 140 acres with no restrictions on its development rights. This separate parcel includes a rough house site with a well and a storage shed. Wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of white-tail deer, black bears, and more than 100 species of birds. With almost a mile of Rockfish River frontage and over ten miles of well-maintained paths, roads, and trails, Schuylark provides endless opportunities for hiking, hunting, birding, fishing, mountain biking and related naturalist pursuits. The Quarry Gardens at Schuyler are notched into the Schuylark Property with a separate entrance. Developed to interpret the area's history of soapstone mining and to protect and showcase local ecosystems and native plant communities. The gardens provide the region with an active program of education and research opportunities. The amenities of the Gardens as well as the maintenance staff are available as a shared resource to the future owner of Schuylark.

The price was just reduced and bookings are the highest since the Inn has been opened! If you are looking for a B&B property, then don't delay. Previously a single family residence, The Washington Inn This historic Inn was recently fully renovated and designed be an Inn or possibly bed and breakfast or Airbnb type of property. It certainly conveys the ''Wow'' effect from the moment you walk in the door. The location is the best in the entire area for an Inn like this. Walking distance to the New River Trail State Park and close to the Fries Market. With 11 luxury bedrooms, and 11 1/2 baths, First floor has huge kitchen with dual ranges, and all equipment. Large dining room, sitting room large enough to conduct meetings or gatherings in. All mechanical , electrical, plumbing, HVAC is new and state of the art. This is a great location for company gatherings, or family reunions. All furniture conveys. We don't expect this property to be on the market long!

Located just outside Charlottesville and just over 15 minutes to town, is a truly impressive estate. Situated on 314 pristine acres not under easement with two large ponds connected by a bubbling brook. The ultimate horse property with 11 paddocks, 24 stall stable with indoor riding ring, as well as 300x150 outdoor ring. A tree lined driveway leads you through the farm and to the main residence. The Uhler built 4414 SQFT home is impressive in its presentation taking advantage of pastoral and water views. Once inside, you will find a stunning great room with floor to ceiling windows, French Oak floors, a beautiful chef's kitchen, and a dining room, all encapsulated in an open floor plan. The kitchen and pantry have ample storage, with top of the line appliances, limestone counters, and farm sink. The primary suite has two separate walk in closets, fireplace, private porch, and primary bath. Large guest-suite with full, ensuite bathroom. Cozy home office with built in bookcases. A full size laundry room with blue stone floor features your own dog shower for at home grooming. 2.5 car garage with EV charger. Two solar fields for power. The stable also has its own 2 bed/2 bath apartment. Almost all paddocks have waterers. Large equipment barn, hay storage, and woodworking shop, as well as a gas station are all on the property. Additional residences include The Retreat: a 3 bed/2bath cottage with a pool and hot tub, and The Schoolhouse: a 1 bedroom house with large outdoor entertaining space built with the finest craftsmanship and materials. Lastly is the 2 bedroom caretaker's cottage on the parcel that lies within Albemarle County. The land has an onsite quarry, multiple building sites, fenced garden, professionally designed sporting clay court, and 3D archery course. Your own private park, country retreat, or family compound all in one!

Gorgeous waterfront property set on the East River in Mathews County. This historic home built in 1916 features 2 main houses and a boat house on its own private peninsula. With 6,066 square feet the Summer House as it is referred to, is a classic Colonial built at the turn of century and was the first home constructed on the 55 acre estate. The main floor showcases a grand gathering room with a fireplace that opens up to two expansive screened in porches on both the front and back of the house one with spectacular water views and the other with garden views. A library/living room with a gas fireplace, a large formal dining room with a fireplace, a butler's pantry, a lovely country kitchen and a laundry room. Upstairs there are 8 large bedrooms with spectacular views of Tabbs Creek, East River and out to the Mobjack Bay and 4 full bathrooms. The Winter House offers 2,508 sq ft with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, living room with a fireplace, formal dining room with a fireplace, butlers pantry, country kitchen and a home office with a fireplace that was once owned by the inventor who sold his business to what would be renamed as IBM. Situated next to these homes on the private peninsula is where the huge family garden used to produce a variety of fruits and vegetables with fig trees dotting the perimeter. Carriage barns/stables, 2 car garage with carport and workshop and a 2 bedroom 1 bath guest house are also on the private peninsula. This extraordinary property offers acreage for farming, equipment barns and two additional tenants homes that could be used as investment properties one with 2 docks. Reminiscent of a bygone era, this truly magical property will send you back in time to when we moved at a slower pace and days were spent on summer porches watching the sunset over the bay. Now on the market for the first time in close to a century you can escape the busy noise of city life and own your own private peninsula with plenty of room to easily host family and friends all within a short drive to the heart of downtown Mathews. Winter and Summer houses are solidly built using quality materials and craftsmanship that have withstood 100+ years without a creek in the floors or stairs. Summer House 8 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, all common rooms with fireplaces, library with a gas fireplace, butlers pantry Winter House 4 bedrooms 1.5 baths, all common rooms have fireplaces, butlers pantry Guest House - 2 bedrooms, 1 bath Boathouse has 2 covered boat slips, indoor changing/storage area and running freshwater Property along the river and the point is protected by rip rap All common rooms in both the Summer and Winter house have fireplaces 2 car garage with a carport and workshop in the back Large grass area that was once a huge family garden producing delicious fruits and vegetables and an area for flowers. Fishing and crabbing from the dock. Kids absolutely LOVE being down at the dock with all that there is to do, explore and learn Wildlife is all around from bald eagles to dolphins (in both the creek and river) and everything in between Amazing sunset views, awesome stargazing, phosphorus in the water at night sometimes so bright you can see fish swimming through the water Kitchen has air conditioning