5 Virginia Waterfront Retreats from Halifax to Virginia Beach

Along the water’s edge on 3.55 private acres in Halifax, this traditional brick residence brings Low Country charm to a thoughtfully scaled interior. A grand 19-foot foyer sets the tone with a three-tier solid brass chandelier, while 10-foot ceilings on the main level and wood flooring throughout the first floor keep the rooms feeling open and composed. Formal living and dining spaces are anchored by brass lighting and a marble-surround gas-log fireplace. The primary suite offers a private retreat with his-and-hers walk-in closets and vanities, plus a direct exit to a tiered deck with a hot tub. In the family room, raised-panel wainscoting, a slate-surround wood-burning fireplace, and three arched windows frame serene waterfront views. An updated 2018 kitchen features cherry cabinetry, quartz counters, and Bosch and Thermador appliances. A screened porch and landscaped grounds round out daily life outdoors.

Along the water’s edge on Cod Creek, this 74±-acre retreat offers 700± feet of waterfront and a rare sense of freedom, with no covenants and no restrictions. The cedar shake vinyl siding residence is arranged for both everyday comfort and easy gathering, with a kitchen paired with a sun room, plus a dining room and a great room. A two-story entrance sets an airy tone on arrival, while four bedrooms and 2½ baths provide practical flexibility. Over the attached double-car garage, an all-purpose room adds welcome space for work, hobbies, or overflow. Outside, a patio and a large storage building with open storage space support life lived outdoors. From small boating and fishing to kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, ATV riding, hunting, or simply relaxing in seclusion, days here unfold at an unhurried pace.

Set on 18.1± acres in White Stone’s Lancaster County, this 1903 residence offers a gracious sense of arrival, framed by a magnificent tree-lined drive and a front porch made for slow mornings with coffee in the shade. Inside, classic detailing sets the tone—crown moldings, chair rail and trim, hardwood floors, and a beautiful staircase—balanced by a layout that includes formal dining and living rooms, a family room with a wood-burning fireplace, an office, utility room, mud room, and even a back staircase. Three bedrooms and two baths complete the main home. A guest apartment adds flexibility, with a deck and a small view to the Rappahannock River. Outside, open land—currently being farmed—invites possibilities, including room for horses, in a county set between the Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers at the Chesapeake Bay.

Size: 2,601+/- + 1,176+/- sf GUEST APT

Along the Chesapeake Bay in sought-after Chic’s Beach, this no-fee condo is designed for easy coastal living with thoughtful flexibility. An open floor plan creates a natural hub for everyday life and entertaining, while a fenced private backyard adds a welcome sense of retreat. The layout includes three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, plus the convenience of a first-floor bedroom and bathroom. A two-car garage keeps beach gear and daily essentials neatly tucked away. For those planning ahead, the elevator shaft is already wired and ready for installation. Close to Lake Joyce and just a few blocks from the Bay, the setting invites sunrise and sunset walks, then evenings spent exploring local favorites like Chic’s Laundry, HK, Buoy 44, Commonwealth Brewing Co., and Green Parrot Grill, all within a golf cart–approved community.

Along the water’s edge in Newport News, this retreat is designed to keep the view in constant focus, with spectacular water vistas from every bedroom and a sun-filled solarium. Sliding doors from each bedroom open to either the lower or upper deck, creating an easy rhythm between indoors and out. The primary suite features an ensuite bath with double sinks, a jetted tub, and a custom tiled shower with dual shower heads. In the gourmet kitchen, double ovens, granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, and a gas cooktop support everything from weeknight cooking to effortless entertaining. A fully finished basement suite adds flexibility with a private living room, full bath, and spacious closet—ideal for guests or multigenerational living. Outside, enjoy rear decks and patio, an above-ground pool, plus a pier with bulkhead, boat lift, and jet ski lift, with deep water access minutes from Ft Eustis and I-64.