Historic Elegance Overlooking Bay and Beach ! Beach and Bay -- thats what its really all about with this historic beach home in the colorful coastal Victorian era small town of Cape Charles, Virginia. Walk the tree-lined avenues of yesteryear and admire the beautiful architectural styles from the turn of the 19th century. This picturesque little waterfront town is sure to captivate you with its friendly shoreside spirit! This grand three story home overlooking the beach was built in 1924 and features high ceilings, beautiful two-toned heart pine hardwood floors, a huge masonry fireplace, grand staircase, and a third floor observatory overlooking 500 square miles of bluewater in the Chesapeake Bay. Recently upgraded with new plumbing and electrical systems and fixtures, a 2-zone heat and air conditioning system, new ceramic tile floors, new front porch and drywall treatments throughout, this home is ready for you to move right in and begin enjoying the spectacular sunsets over the beach. Nearly every room in the house enjoys a dramatic bay view and all the nightly water colours  5 bedrooms, 3 baths, living room, dining room, breakfast room, and a full basement complete the adventure. Perched right on the shores of the Bay, youre within easy walking distance of shopping, restaurants, a performing arts theater, world class Palmer and Nicklaus golf the Nicklaus course has been nominated as America's Best New Course), tennis and boating. New state of the art marina just five minutes away with slip capacity for both sailboats and power boats. What more can you ask from one property ? MLS# 30442.