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Windrift

Located in Gloucester County in historic Tidewater Virginia near Williamsburg, the CA 1910 house of outstanding quality and construction, with 4 bedrooms and 3 and a half baths offers exceptional functional livability. Its 3494 square footage in the main dwelling - pluse 1851 sq.ft. with 4 bedrooms in the Creek House - has distinctive features, including: 9 ft. ceilings, expansive 64 ft. screen porch on creek and 2 fireplaces. Many utilitarian items, including attic, basement, generator, security system and garage with office, complement the more elegant elements. The living areas are characterized by a lofty openness and graceful fluidity with all rooms having a water view. The natural beauty of this 7.44+/- acres is wonderfully enhanced by the 1390 ft. of frontage on Wilson Creek. The extensive point frontage provides wonderful breezes and great views across the creek and towards the Ware River and Mobjack Bay. This aspect of the property invites the use of the porch on the creek side of the main dwelling and creek house. Tenant house, office/garage and garden are located on the west side of the dwelling. The garden contains a rich variety of plants grown totally organically, combining trees, shrubs, flowers, fruits, herbs and vegetables. This unique property in a great location on Wilson Creek offers a remarkable combination of rare qualities.