This luxurious oceanfront Smart Home has stunning views of the widest beach in north end of Virginia Beach. In a quiet residential neighborhood, this property feels like a private refuge from the moment you round the corner of the driveway—truly a place to get away from it all!
Inspired by the 1953 Norfolk residency of Frank Lloyd Wright, this family property was designed by local architect, Herbert Smith, and built in 1955. The home is registered on the Virginia Beach Historic Register. Mid-century aesthetics were retained when updating in 2006. The owners—the daughter and grandson of the original owners—continue to uphold the tradition of southern hospitality.
This home is tucked away in the middle of the block in a quiet residential neighborhood, off a cul de sac. Sandswept provides a perfect retreat for families. However, it is not suitable for noisy gatherings of unrelated adults. Residents on our street value the quiet serenity of this special area.
Awarded a Star Award by Virginia Green Travel, this eco friendly home was fully renovated in 2006 to comply with Energy Star and LEED ReGreen standards. By using non-toxic laundry and cleaning products and having no VOCs in the furniture and finishes, this is a wonderful home for anyone with chronic allergies or asthma.
The Home
• a split level mid-century home with 3,100 square feet on four levels, two patios and two decks. Ample space to gather together and to separate for moments of quiet reflection. Three flights of steps and no elevator make this inaccessible for the handicapped.
• a rooftop deck with “the best view in Virginia Beach” to view dolphins, sunrises, sunsets and full moons. The rooftop room and deck can only be accessed via a spiral staircase.
• Cook on the deck with the electric grill or prepare more complex meals in the kitchen and send food up in the dumb waiter.
• 2 full spa-like bathrooms have luxurious jetted tubs that provide air massage and chromatherapy. Toilets are in “water closets” separated from bathing area.
• Smart Home with whole house audio, Lutron automatic shades and lighting, with dimmers to create mood lighting whenever and wherever you want
• High speed WiFi, two Smart TVs with Firesticks, and one DVD player
• Port-a-crib, Pack and Play, highchair, booster chair, infant seat for dining and outdoor swingset, diaper pail and training toilet are available for toddlers; please request in advance
• No smoking inside or within 20 feet of an open window
• Protect indoor air quality by leaving outside shoes at the door.
Copy and paste this link to a website with a slide show and 3D Virtual Tour to visualize the layout of this multi-level home.: https://spw.virtualtidewater.com/sites/bejjbmg/unbranded
The Beach
• Two beach carts make it easy to carry small children and chairs etc to the beach
• Two exterior showers with hot and cold water to easily clean off the sand from the beach
• several SunShades and a 10' x10' shade canopy – easy to assemble and weighs only 8#
The Grounds
• high-speed EV charger for guests with electric vehicles
• swing set for the kids protected from winter winds and summer sun
• Parking for four SUVs or six cars depending on size of vehicles—an unusual luxury in this part of Virginia Beach
• certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat that attracts and feed birds, butterflies and other wildlife
• solar and wind powered clothes dryer imbue your clothes with the fresh smell of the sea
Dogs
• Dogs permitted on a case-by-case basis, with an extra pet fee
• A shaded, fenced dog yard can be shared with owner’s dogs
• Dogs are allowed on the beach before 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. in the summer and anytime the rest of the year.
Nearby amenities
• the widest beach in Virginia Beach, accessible via a city maintained boardwalk
• two blocks away: entrance to walking paths in First Landing State Park
• 3 miles: The Resort is an easy bike ride along the access road
• 6 miles: The Virginia Aquarium, Auto World Bumper Cars and Ocean Breeze Water Park
• Day Trips: Busch Gardens, Water Country and historic Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown are an hour away
Non-toxic cleaning to preserve indoor air quality
• Eco friendly non-toxic cleaning products safe for people and pets
• Hypoallergenic laundry detergent strips free of paraben and phosphate to wash all pillow cases, shams and duvet covers between each set of guests
• Refillable hand and shower soap dispensers with hypoallergenic soaps
• Eco friendly tablets to clean dishwasher and toilets
• Natural pest control such as diatomaceous earth, borax, essential oils, and ultrasonic pest repellers instead of toxic pesticides
The upper four floors are dedicated to our guests. The ground floor is occupied by the owner who resides on the property and shares common spaces such as laundry, Zoom Room (reserve in advance of need) and swing set. We offer round-the-clock assistance when needed but otherwise respect our guests’ privacy. Our guests often note appreciation for our sharing this unique family home.
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