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Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Bay Properties
Chances are, this is a crab house like no crab house you’ve seen.
The land where it sits was originally the property of the owner’s grandfather and the crab house had been active for half a century. Because in its day, it operated as a commercial crab business, it has been grandfathered with not one, but two deep-water docks and a private boat ramp, a rarity on the Northern Neck’s waterfront. “The property is on Dividing Creek and has deep, protected water for your boats and it’s only a two-mile boat ride to the Chesapeake Bay,” explains realtor Susan McFadden. The property is also just four miles from Kilmarnock and the Indian River Yacht and Country Club. “So, you have the best of both worlds.”
When the house was built in 2005, the owner chose to keep the crab house and refashion it for entertainment. The original wood-lined walls in the crab picking room remain a kitchen that allows for convenient crab cooking. The rest of the building houses picnic tables, sofas and a large screen TV, creating eating and lounging areas that make it a natural party space. A small boathouse for kayaks and storage for fishing and boating gear is adjacent while a powder room is conveniently located at the end of the main house nearest the crab house. Already approved is a proposed pool location near the crab house.
The traditional home has great flow for two people or a large family. The owner, an interior designer, and her architect have designed unique waterfront living spaces. A complete two-bedroom guest house is privately attached to the main house and would be ideal for guests or family. With its separate utilities and septic system and a locked door between the homes, it’s also ideal as a rental unit.
“This house would be perfect for a retired couple who want first floor living but also want to be the gathering place for family and guests,” McFadden says. “Between the TV and the boats, everyone lives around the crab house.”
SUSAN MCFADDEN: Office: 804-436-9145 Direct: 804-577-0015
276 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, Virginia 22482