your own Private beach, adjacent nature preserve-Sunset Dunes Cape Charles, VA

WELCOME TO SUNSET DUNES!!

You arrive by driving through a half-mile stretch of old-growth forest—unchanged since the first settlers arrived here centuries ago. Towering trees filter the light, slow your pace, and quietly prepare you for the sea air just ahead.

As soon as you roll up the driveway, you’ll notice a striking Foo-Dog family flanking the home. Commissioned by the owner from China and hand carved from beautiful red marble. Together, they quietly guard the home—symbolizing protection, balance, and welcoming.

Once you enter the home you’re immersed into a blend of coastal comfort, history and luxury with stunning views of the Chesapeake through the enormous windows. You've arrived.

Sunset Dunes is part of a ten-thousand-acre parcel granted in the early 1600s to Ensign Thomas Savage - The nations "First Settler"....ever. —born in 1594 and gifted to the Powhatan Indians at just fourteen years old by the sea captain who brought him to Virginia. Savage later became instrumental in facilitating trade between the Indigenous people and the European ships arriving from across the Atlantic.
Much of what surrounds you remains unchanged… and carefully protected.

From the house, you have direct access to your own private beach, along with more than four miles of connected, white-sand shoreline—entirely walkable and rarely shared.

Part of this stretch passes through the 298-acre Savage Neck Dunes Nature Preserve, fronting on the bay and offering miles of winding walking trails through pristine dunes. All perfect for Morning walks, quiet afternoons and sunsets that seem to pause time.

This is coastal living the way it once was—and rarely found anymore.
This four-bedroom Cape Cod–style home blends elegant nautical design with a warm, rustic sensibility that is studded with original art and high end, elegant features throughout.

You'll notice handmade and commissioned wildlife sculptures and historic and pre-historic artifacts—many discovered right here along Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
This is a home that tells stories—subtlety, beautifully and authentically.

At the heart of the home is a chef’s kitchen, anchored by a spectacularly long island with seating for six and multiple potential work stations for kitchen adventures or professional catch ups.

The kitchen features a Wolf induction cooktop and convection oven, and is fully equipped for preparing a complete holiday meal—right down to baking and pastry tools.

A five-stage reverse osmosis water system boasts 99%+ purified drinking water and ice, while those who appreciate the character of excellent well-water will still enjoy it throughout the home’s standard faucets.

The stunning kitchen backsplash is a work of art itself with one-of-a-kind, handmade Raku glass tiles that shift in color as light and perspective change.

The open-floor plan offers sweeping, unobstructed views through expansive panoramic windows. The 8 top dining table is custom made Cherry with Kosmos granite from when the earth was formed and has additional kitchen storage cabinetry underneath and at each end.

An easy on/off gas fireplace sits at the center of the living space, framed by a heavily carved mahogany mantle, and has a built-in fan that gently circulates warmth throughout the room.

In winter months, the tile floors are heated, adding quiet comfort underfoot. You’ll notice there are no carpets or rugs throughout the main living areas, making it easy to keep sand and outdoor elements in check. Only the staircase is carpeted, thoughtfully done for safety.

Fully updated bathrooms feature new vanities, medicine cabinets, vessel sinks and leathered Kosmos granite countertops.

The first-floor bath showcases something truly rare—a sink carved from a fossil-rich slab quarried in Morocco, displaying intricate marine life fossils from the Devonian Age, dating back 360 to 420 million years. At Sunset Dunes History here isn’t behind glass—it’s woven into your everyday experience.

Step onto the screened porch with skylights—perfect for enjoying summer rain, coastal breezes, and beautiful sunsets leading to a spectacular night sky.

The spacious patio invites grilling, outdoor dining, and sun-soaked afternoons.
And when the beach calls, it’s just 50 yards away, down a gentle, serpentine path lined with conch shells, leading you straight to the sand.

Modern comforts are seamlessly integrated throughout the home.
Each bedroom includes charging stations, and Alexa provides on-demand access to over 100 million songs, curated playlists, podcasts, games, and puzzles—entirely guest-controlled with a simple power-up.

Warp Speed Starlink internet, newly added for 2026, ensures reliable connectivity even in this secluded setting.

For those needing additional space, there is an apartment above the garage (available for a supplement) featuring a kitchenette, steam shower, personal sauna, and a private outdoor balcony—offering what many consider the best sunrise view on the property.

As night falls, the sky reveals itself. Spectacular sunsets give way to moonsets, and an extraordinarily dark night sky—packed with stars and a clear view to constellations and the edge of the Milky Way.

This is a place to slow down and reconnect—with nature, history, and with each other. Sunset Dunes will leave you with incredible memories for life.












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