About This Home
This 7-bedroom, 8-bathroom single family at 1500 Chesapeake Avenue in Hampton, VA is listed for $2,600,000 ($329 per sqft). Built in 1900, the home offers 7,900 sqft of living space on a 1.23 acres lot.
Key Features
- Built in 1900
- 1.23 acre lot
- Fireplace
- Waterfront
Property Details
Amenities
A rare opportunity to own one of Hampton's landmark waterfront estates overlooking Hampton Roads Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay. Originally built in 1900 by Hampton entrepreneur Captain John C. Robinson and formerly known as the Dorothy Rouse-Bottom Estate, this remarkable residence has been meticulously restored while preserving its timeless character.
Offering nearly 8,000 square feet of living space, including a private guest suite above the detached garage, the home features 7 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, beautifully updated bathrooms, grand formal rooms, original moldings, stained glass, and five working fireplaces.
The gourmet kitchen showcases an iconic Aga range, Smallbone English cabinetry, butler's pantry, and abundant natural light. A private waterfront fitness room, English-inspired gardens, commercial pier with covered Tidetamer boat lift and dual 10,000-lb. lifts, and an expansive covered porch with endless harbor views complete this extraordinary estate.
Monthly Cost Estimate
$13,905/mo
20% down · 6.5% · 30 years
Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.
Location
1500 Chesapeake Avenue
Hampton, VA 23661
ALL OTHERS AREA 102
Features & Amenities
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Questions & Answers
This 7-bedroom, 8-bathroom single family at 1500 Chesapeake Avenue is listed at $2,600,000 ($329/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $13,905 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.
Key features include: Built in 1900, 1.23 acre lot, Fireplace, Waterfront. Interior Features: Fireplace Gas-natural, Walk-In Closet. Exterior Features: Deck, Inground Sprinkler, Patio.
This property is listed by John Martin and can be reached at (757) 603-3001.



