Three houses on almost 5 acres! Porch goals! C. 1802 with 9 guest rooms in Virginia
The Garden and Sea Inn is a working bed-and-breakfast on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, just off Route 13 near the Maryland state line. The main house dates to 1802, and the property has grown over the years to include three separate homes and about 9,000 square feet of living space on nearly five acres. It currently operates as a nine-room B&B, though the listing also pitches it as a family compound for a buyer who wants the space without running an inn.
4188 Nelson Rd, New Church, VA 23415 — $1,200,000
Curb Appeal and the Wraparound Porch
The main house is a two-story building with steep cross gables, twin chimneys, and a wraparound porch that runs along the front. Several of the first- and second-floor windows have stained-glass accents. Zillow lists the architectural style as a mix of Colonial, Eastern Shore Style, Beach House, and Bungalow influences.
- Year built: 1802
- Two-story main house with a wraparound porch
- Architectural style: Colonial, Beach House, Eastern Shore Style, Bungalow
- Vinyl siding with a composition roof
A Long-Running Bed and Breakfast
The listing describes this as an established bed-and-breakfast property, marketed as the Garden and Sea Inn. It’s already set up with nine guest rooms, and the listing notes there’s potential to add more.
A buyer isn’t locked into running it as an inn, either. The listing also frames it as a family compound, which would turn the same room count and separate structures into long-term living space for an extended family instead of paying guests.
- Marketed as the Garden and Sea Inn
- Nine guest rooms in place today
- Listing notes potential to add more rooms
- Also pitched as a family compound option
Three Homes on One Property
Beyond the main inn building, the property includes three homes in total, including a private owner’s residence located on-site. Across the property there are 11 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms (11 full and 1 half), inside roughly 9,000 square feet of living area.
- Three homes on the property, including a private owner’s residence
- 11 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms (11 full, 1 half) combined
- About 9,000 square feet of living area
- Two-level main house
A Restaurant That Could Reopen
The inn previously operated a restaurant that was open to the public. The listing points to that history as a reason someone could reintroduce dining, host weddings or other events, or build a different business around the space.
- Previously operated a public restaurant on-site
- Listing suggests potential for weddings and events
- Built out for hospitality and dining use
Pool, Hot Tub, and Outdoor Space
Outside, there’s an in-ground swimming pool and a hot tub, along with screened porches and fenced-in areas. The listing also mentions plenty of additional outdoor space beyond those amenities.
- In-ground swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Screened porches
- Fenced areas
Nearly Five Acres of Open Land and Woods
The lot comes in at 4.7 acres, described in the listing as a mix of open land and wooded areas. That combination gives the property both usable cleared space and some privacy from the road.
- Lot size: 4.7 acres
- Mix of open and wooded land
- Located just off Route 13
Outbuildings and Storage
Several outbuildings and garage spaces come with the property, which the listing points to as abundant storage. Parking is listed as garage parking.
- Multiple outbuildings
- Garage spaces
- Garage parking
Systems and Construction
The main house has vinyl siding, a composition roof, and two levels. Heating comes from a combination of heat pump, forced air, and solar, with central air for cooling. Water comes from a private well, and the property is on a septic system.
- Vinyl siding, composition roof
- Heating: heat pump, forced air, and solar
- Cooling: central air
- Water source: well; sewer: septic tank
Interior Features and Appliances
Listed interior features include walk-in closets and a first-floor bedroom. Appliances include a range, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, and an electric water heater.
- Walk-in closets
- First-floor bedroom
- Range, dishwasher, refrigerator, and washer
- Electric water heater
Location Near Chincoteague and the Coast
The address sits in New Church, Virginia, in Accomack County, just off Route 13 near the Maryland state line. The listing notes it’s within easy driving distance of Chincoteague Island, Wallops Island, and Ocean City, Maryland, which helps explain the appeal for a bed-and-breakfast operation in particular.
- Location: New Church, VA, Accomack County
- Just off Route 13, near the Virginia-Maryland line
- Convenient to Chincoteague Island, Wallops Island, and Ocean City, MD
Nearby Schools
The nearest schools listed for this address are Kegotank Elementary School about 8.8 miles away, Arcadia Middle School about 4.1 miles away, and Arcadia High School about 3.9 miles away.
- Kegotank Elementary School — 8.8 miles
- Arcadia Middle School — 4.1 miles
- Arcadia High School — 3.9 miles
Price, Taxes, and the Numbers
The property is listed at $1,200,000, which works out to about $133 a square foot for the 9,000 square feet of living space. It was just listed for sale, so there’s no price history to point to yet. The most recent tax assessment values the property at $898,800, with annual property taxes of $4,368.
- List price: $1,200,000 ($133 per square foot)
- Newly listed; no prior price history
- Tax assessed value: $898,800
- Annual property tax: $4,368
At $1,200,000, this is a property built around flexibility: nine guest rooms in the main inn, two more homes, a pool and hot tub, and a restaurant space that’s already proven it can serve the public. It suits a buyer who wants to keep running it as an inn, restart the restaurant and event side, or turn a 220-year-old building and its outbuildings into a large family compound on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
Full Listing Description
Garden and Sea Inn. Exceptional opportunity to own an established bed-and-breakfast property situated on nearly five acres just off Route 13 near the Virginia-Maryland state line.
OR your own family compound! Conveniently located within easy driving distance of Chincoteague Island, Wallops Island, and Ocean City, Maryland, this unique property offers tremendous potential for hospitality, events, dining, or future expansion.
The property features nine guest rooms with the potential to add more, along with three homes, including a private owner’s residence conveniently located on-site. Guests can enjoy an in-ground swimming pool, hot tub, screened porches, fenced areas, and plenty of outdoor space.
The acreage offers a wonderful combination of open land and wooded areas, providing both usable space and privacy. The inn previously operated a successful restaurant that was open to the public, creating an exciting opportunity to reintroduce dining, host weddings or special events, or develop a new business concept.
Several outbuildings and garage spaces provide abundant storage. With multiple buildings, flexible living accommodations, generous acreage, and numerous potential income streams, this distinctive Eastern Shore property offers endless creative opportunities for its next owner.
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