They call it The Little Jewel Box—and once you see it, you’ll understand why. Nestled just beyond the gates of the Tides Inn, this light-filled, one-level cottage is a rare blend of charm, ease, and everyday beauty. Sunlight pours through vaulted ceilings and skylights, warming the living room’s gas fireplace and illuminating a layout that’s as flexible as it is inviting. There are two bedrooms plus a cozy den with its own full bath and private entrance—ideal for guests or a quiet retreat. The kitchen gleams with granite counters and stainless appliances, while a newly renovated bath adds modern comfort to the home’s timeless appeal. Step outside and you’re wrapped in professionally designed gardens, koi ponds, a storybook picket fence, and a front porch that’s made for iced tea and breezy evenings. A one-car garage, fresh paint inside and out, and meticulous care throughout complete the picture. Located just blocks from water access and the yacht club, this cottage lives beautifully as a weekend escape, an elegant downsize, or a full-time haven in the heart of Irvington.
Sold for $535,000 on 07/15/25
$535,000
20 Winstead Dr, Irvington, VA 22480
3beds
1,866sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
0.49 Acres Lot
$535,100 Zestimate®
$287/sqft
$1,887 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 21, 2025 at 04:30am
Listed by:
Mary F Burgess 804-938-4663,
Bragg & Company
Bought with:
Samantha C Van Saun, 0225211505
Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville Real Estate
Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2514189
Originating MLS: Chesapeake Bay Area MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Vaulted Ceiling, Skylights, Door to Front Porch
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Description: Wood Floors, Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Dining room
- Description: Wood Floors, Open Area
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Description: Could be 3rd Bedroom, Full Bath, Doors to Yard
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Other
- Description: Shower
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Granite, Stainless Appliances, Eat-in Nook
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Description: Wood Floors, Gas FP, Vaulted Ceiling, Sky Lights
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooking, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Bedroom on Main Level, Breakfast Area, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Main Level Primary, Skylights, Solar Tube(s), Cable TV, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: Insulated Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s), Thermal Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Masonry
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,866 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,866
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Off Street, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Storage, Shed
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Full,Picket,Privacy
- Body of water: Carters Creek
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 33457
- Zoning description: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Drywall, Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Irvington
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
Services availability

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