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c. 1890 – Mathews, VA

Posted on OHD: 10/19/16. Last OHD Update: 12/29/23.
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Old Garden Creek Rd, Mathews, VA 23109

20 acres of forest, cleared areas and marsh, perfect for nature lovers or as a hunting or fishing lodge. Long water frontage along Garden Creek which goes out to Winter Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay. This home was built in the late 1800s. The current owner purchased it for use as a getaway from the world. The home is not wired for electricity and has no plumbing or running water. The rooms are heated by wood burning fireplace and wood stoves. There is a septic system installed in the front yard that is not connected. There is a well outside that had a hand pump. Home is being sold AS-IS. New roof with architectural shingles was installed in the last couple of years. Bethel Natural Area is less than 2 miles away, which is an 83-acre Chesapeake Bay front preserve of sandy beach, low dunes and salt marshes. This home and the surrounding area are an absolutely awesome area for walking, biking and birdwatching.
3 Bed · 1,380 Sq Ft · 20 Ac.
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