1500 Chesapeake Avenue, Hampton, VA 23661
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1500 Chesapeake Avenue,Hampton, VA 23661
$2,600,000
- 7 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 7,900 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: john martin
Office: shaheen ruth martin & fonville
MLS#:2621280
Source:RV
Price summary
- Price:$2,600,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$329.11
About this home
One of Hampton's most treasured waterfront estates, 1500 Chesapeake Avenue offers a rare opportunity to own a historic landmark overlooking Hampton Roads Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay. Originally built in 1900 by Hampton entrepreneur Captain John C. Robinson and later known as the Dorothy Rouse-Bottom Estate, this remarkable residence has been meticulously restored while preserving its timeless craftsmanship and architectural character. Set on approximately 1.23 landscaped acres, the home offers nearly 8,000 square feet of living space, including a private guest suite above the detached garage with a full bath and an additional half bath below. Featuring seven bedrooms, six full and two half baths, and additional first-level flex rooms ideal for guests, offices, or multi-generational living, the home showcases grand formal rooms, exceptional millwork, original moldings, stained glass, elegant lighting, soaring ceilings, and five working fireplaces. Beautifully updated bathrooms complement the historic character, while the gourmet kitchen features an iconic Aga range, Smallbone English cabinetry, premium appliances, a butler's pantry, and abundant natural light. The lower level provides recreation space, storage, and direct access to a private waterfront fitness room or flex space connected by a breezeway. Outside, English-inspired gardens, brick walkways, wrought iron fencing, fountains, an expansive covered porch with panoramic harbor views, and a commercial-scale pier with an enclosed Tidetamer boat lift and dual 10,000-pound lifts create an extraordinary waterfront setting. Ideally located along historic Chesapeake Avenue near Fort Monroe, Hampton University, downtown Hampton, marinas, and waterfront dining, this legacy estate is one of Coastal Virginia's most admired waterfront homes....
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Home facts
- Year built:1900
- Subdivision & Development:Wythe
- Listing ID #:2621280
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 06, 2026 at 02:47 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:7
- Total bathrooms:9
- Full bathrooms:7
- Half bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:21
- Flooring:Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Dining Description:Breakfast Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooking, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Crawl Space, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Living area:7,900 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air, Zoned
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiators, Zoned
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Slate
- Year built:1900
- Building area:7,900 sq. ft.
- Lot area:1.23 Acres
- Lot Features:Level
- Architectural Style:Colonial, Victorian
- Construction Materials:Brick, Frame, Mixed, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features:Boat Lift, Deck, Dock, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio, Rear Porch, Sprinkler Irrigation
- Levels:Three Or More
Schools
- High school:Hampton
- Middle school:C. Alton Lindsay
- Elementary school:Hunter B. Andrews
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$2,600,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$329.11
- Tax amount:$20,339 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Cooking, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Bay Windows, Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closets
Parking
- Parking description:Circular Driveway, Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved, Paved Driveway
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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