5 Virginia Luxury Estates from Lakefront to Bayfront Living

Along the water’s edge in Moneta’s Compass Cove Waterfront community, this custom-built contemporary estate balances grand entertaining with an unhurried lakefront rhythm. Inside, soaring cathedral ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass lend a gallery-like sense of scale, anchored by a magnificent stone fireplace. The gourmet kitchen is designed for serious cooking and effortless hosting, with professional-grade appliances, sprawling granite islands, and a formal butler’s pantry that keeps preparations elegantly out of view. Outside, 128 feet of shoreline sits in a coveted no-wake zone, complemented by a premier boat house with dual lifts and expansive Azek decking for long afternoons by the water. Nearly 4,300 square feet of additional lower-level space with 12-foot ceilings invites a future private cinema or wellness suite, tailored to how you want to live.

Surrounded by 49.825 acres in Toano, this newly completed estate pairs a 2023-built residence with serious equestrian infrastructure—just 20 minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and Colonial Downs. Inside, an open living, dining, and kitchen area is designed for easy entertaining, while the main-level primary suite adds everyday ease with a spa-like ensuite, walk-in closet, and an attached laundry room. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath sit on the main level, with a bedroom and full bath upstairs. A sunroom frames views to the heated saltwater pool, hot tub, and loungers for resort-style downtime. The well-equipped 12-stall barn includes a climate-controlled tack room, feed room, workshop, full bath, washer/dryer, kitchenette, hot/cold water wash bay, and a slip-resistant center aisle—set beside expansive fenced pastures for personal or professional use.

On Monument Avenue in Richmond, this 1947 city mansion—reimagined in 2005—pairs classic presence with thoughtfully updated living. The first floor balances spacious and intimate rooms, with an easy flow to porches, patios, and poolside retreats for entertaining or quiet routines. A walled boxwood parterre garden introduces a marble foyer and sweeping staircase, while formal living, dining, and library spaces feature fireplaces, elegant moldings, large windows, and French doors. In the kitchen, quartzite surfaces, Monogram appliances, and custom cabinetry are joined by a dream scullery. Upstairs, a luxurious primary suite includes a dressing room and spa-like bath, alongside three additional bedrooms. Downstairs, a versatile basement adds five rooms and a full bath. Outdoors, a private walled garden frames a Gunite pool, outdoor fireplace, and covered dining, with two 2-car garages and a home gym completing the setting.

Along the water’s edge at Kerr Lake, Wheatland On The LAKE unfolds across the main and lower levels with more than 8,000 square feet of living space oriented to sweeping views of the lake’s main channel. Nearly every vantage point connects to the horizon, while expansive multi-level patios—anchored by a 72′ x 37′ entertaining terrace—set the scene for Lakefest fireworks. Inside, the home nods to the heritage of its namesake plantation with wide pine floors and the grand staircase from the original Wheatland Plantation. A restored plantation law office building was moved and revived on-site, adding a tangible chapter of Virginia history. With a dock in place and 50,000 acres of lake as your backyard playground, days naturally spill onto the water, then return to a swim spa with retractable cover. In the heart of the golf cart district, shopping and dining feel close at hand.

Along the Bay in Virginia Beach, this luxury penthouse is set within a private, gated condominium community known for panoramic sights across the water. Inside, high-end finishes and a thoughtful floor plan frame breathtaking views and natural light, creating an easy rhythm from morning coffee to evening unwind. Step onto the balcony for open-air outlooks, settle in by the fireplace, or cook in the gourmet kitchen while the Bay remains the constant backdrop.