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Sold for $2,800,000 on 10/10/24
  • $2,800,000

    8879 Waverley Ln, Gloucester, VA 23061

    5beds
    4,982sqft
    Farm, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    6.8 Acres Lot
    $2,267,400 Zestimate®
    $562/sqft
    $3,977 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Upon entering the estate through the majestic Magnolia tree arch, it becomes evident that The Waverley, circa 1795 and rebuilt in 1930, has been meticulously reimagined & renovated into a stately residence. With over 1300 feet of waterfront along the North River the 6.8 acres offer panoramic views from every vantage point. Enjoy all the river has to offer with boating, fishing, kayaking and crabbing on your private dock with boat lift. The 4900+ sq.ft. interior encompasses 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, 2 half baths & 4 wood-burning fireplaces. Featuring formal & transitional spaces, with dining & living room, a chef's kitchen featuring Subzero Wolf refrigerator and freezer, Wolf Microwave, La Cornue duel fuel stove and cooktop with 2 ovens, Pot filler, Wolf exhaust system, Wolf warming drawer, 2 Miele dishwashers opened to the great room, & a separate caterer’s kitchen with Ice maker, wine cooler, and built in Wolf coffee system for entertaining. An additional dining area provides a seamless indoor-outdoor experience with views of the heated pool and outdoor areas and river. The brick terrace & outdoor kitchen, with a brick pizza oven, dual grills, kegerator, wine cooler & ice maker offer an ideal setting for hosting. The property is equipped with a 125KW diesel generator & a 4125-square-foot garage/barn with electronic doors, a bifold hanger door, four 6,000 lb parking lifts, & one 12,500 lb service lift. Parking for 12 vehicles and a 72 ft RV or Transport Truck. The estate also boasts a lookout tower, koi pond, gazebo, & the original “smokehouse.”

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: September 23, 2025 at 03:20pm

    Listed by:

    Patti O Parsley 757-229-4400,

    Long & Foster Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Jeff Donahue, 0225186984

    Long & Foster REALTORS

    Marianne Donahue, 0225168706

    Long & Foster REALTORS

    Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR,MLS#: 2413497Originating MLS: Chesapeake Bay Area MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 7
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Electric, Heat Pump, Propane, Zoned
    Cooling
    • Electric, Zoned, Attic Fan
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stove, Water Softener, Wine Cooler, Washer
    • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
    Features
    • Bookcases, Built-in Features, Bedroom on Main Level, Butler's Pantry, Tray Ceiling(s), Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Steam Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Marble, Slate, Wood
    • Doors: Insulated Doors
    • Windows: Thermal Windows, Window Treatments
    • Basement: Crawl Space,Sump Pump
    • Attic: Pull Down Stairs,Walk-In
    • Number of fireplaces: 4
    • Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,982 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 4,982

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Oversized, RV Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side, Workshop in Garage
    • Garage spaces: 4
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Glass Enclosed, Patio
    • Exterior features: Boat Lift, Dock, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Storage, Shed, Gas Grill
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool Equipment, Pool, Private
    • Fencing: Invisible,None,Picket,Wall
    • Waterfront features: Beach Access, Dock Access, Mooring, Navigable Water, River Front, Bulkhead, Boat Ramp/Lift Access, Waterfront
    • Body of water: North River
    • Frontage length: 1100.0000,1100.0000
    Lot
    • Size: 6.80 Acres
    • Features: Beach Front, Dead End, Fruit Trees, Waterfront
    Details
    • Additional structures: Garage(s), Storage, Well House, Gazebo
    • Parcel number: 0273A
    • Zoning description: C-2
    • Other equipment: Generator, Satellite Dish

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial,Farmhouse,Two Story
    • Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Drywall, Frame, Glass, Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Composition,Slate
    Condition
    • Resale
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1930

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Community/Coop, Shared Well

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
    Community
    • Community features: Bulkhead
    Location
    • Region: Gloucester
    • Subdivision: None

    Other

    Other facts
    • Ownership: Individuals
    • Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
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