229 Shipwatch Lane, VA 22539

Spectacular, Fabulous custom-built waterfront Chesapeake Bay cottage with private sandy beach and panoramic water views. Architect-designed and completed in 2023, featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed pine beams, French doors to a bayfront deck with wraparound covered porch, and a new cozy gas fireplace. Main level has an open living area, granite kitchen countertops with built-in appliances, Ranaii gas hot water, bedroom, utility room with washer/dryer, and full bath with tiled shower, quartz vanity, and soaking tub. Loft provides flexible space for sleeping, office, or lounge with endless ship and sea life views. Full-house generator included. Room to build on to cottage! Detached 2-car garage with finished apartment (completed June 2025) for guests, multigenerational living, or potential rental. Downstairs includes dual gas/HVAC, mini-split, utility sink/work area, washer/dryer hookups, and half bath; wiring in place for future pool or hot tub. Upstairs features beautiful vaulted beadboard ceiling, large kitchen with seafoam quartz counters, open living area, bedroom with walk-in closet, and spacious bath with tiled Roman shower. Hurricane-rated Andersen sliders open to balcony with bay and Smith Point Lighthouse views; shaded patio below. Infrastructure and finishes include 2023 deep well and 3-bedroom septic, board-and-batten siding, 400 series Andersen windows/doors, LVP waterproof flooring, tiled baths, lifetime roof, aluminum railings, Trex decking, and outdoor hot/cold shower. New jetties (2025) protect approx. 167 ft of private sandy shoreline. 10x10 storage shed provides additional storage. Quiet serene Reedville location offering a turnkey bayfront home with separate guest apartment.