13485 Wharton Dr, Hallwood, VA 23359

Wharton Place, the early 19th-century home of maritime merchant John Wharton and his wife Elizabeth, has long been regarded as one of the finest period homes on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. It consists of 100.4 acres (+/-) with approximately 2,500 feet of Assawoman Creek frontage. Views extend beyond the creek to Wallops Island and the Atlantic Ocean. There are approximately 59 acres of prime tillable land, 20 acres of woods, and 12 acres of tidal mash with the remaining acreage being lawn and gardens. Placement under a conservation easement in 2006 with the Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust not only reflects its place in history, but also protects its future. Built in a Federal Style with some Georgian influences, Wharton Place was sited with its four corners oriented to the compass cardinal points, taking full advantage of passive natural light throughout the day. The floor plan is often referred to as a "Maryland" layout. Instead of a center hall running through the house from … read more …