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The expansive brick patio is perched on the sloping site, as the architects letter of 1974 revealed, "I suppose the greatest influence of the design of your house was solving the problem of a difficult sloping site" Not a stone or brick is out of place, so I can certainly vouch for Albert Lee Hawes, the architect, accomplished this in the most pleasing way.
The home spans 1.10 acre in-town home site allowing for 350+' of water frontage on the central branch of Onancock creek, that is navigable by shallow draft vessel to the Chesapeake Bay.
The living room has soft textures, surreal luminescence where darkness and light are mutually indistinguishable. Oak floors, steel beams, and mahogany walls with window seats is 25' x 25'.
View of foyer from the living room. The fireplace is a wood burning and I've been informed it draws very well. The floors have been recently refinished and all the HAVC ductwork. Additional railings for stairways inside and out of been installed.
View of the foyer where natural light welcomes every step.
14 x 18 is this eat-in kitchen where there are peaceful views in complete privacy.
Born in 1923 Architect Mr. Hawes, how ahead of his times to fill a center hall with sky lights. All the illumination in these mahogany paneled walls is from the skylights, now isn't that energy efficient.
This photo is a bit squished; this is the dining area that is 14 x 12.
All the land from the street is bordered by a fence and holly hedges, providing complete privacy from the road. This is the first gate to the property.
Here is one of the three bedrooms, 13 x 12, filled with natural light with windows that provide for privacy.
This door leads to the play room where a good game of binge pong can be played. The room is 22 x 14.
Across the creek is the town owned school of the arts, where many artist have their studios. The chance of this view becoming anything other than what you see is very slim.
The brick patio was partially rebuilt as well as the retaining wall.
The grounds abet the tranquility of the moon.
After the passage of the first gate you enter this Shangri-La of gardens, stone and wood.
You'll want to experience resting on the window seats to view the wildlife playing in the creek.
The garden shed, built in the 50s as was the house is of the same impressive quality.
Each entrance is defined and welcoming.
Each step through the gardens and the home reveal these lovely water views.
As you leave the property a working farm lies before you. At Shibui you'll be filled with tranquility and be just 5 blocks to the town center of Onancock.
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