
Residential Land with Home for Sale in Gwynn, Virginia
1071 Gum Thicket Rd, Gwynn, VA 23076
Welcome to an extraordinary waterfront retreat on Gwynns Island, offering sweeping views across Milford Haven out to the Chesapeake Bay. This custom-designed residence, completed in 2008, is thoughtfully planned to blend elegant living with the natural beauty of its coastal surroundings. Nearly every room showcases a stunning water view and is filled with natural light, creating an atmosphere of calm and luxury throughout. The home features heated Jerusalem limestone floors inside and out, a striking Chinese black granite wood-burning fireplace, dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, and soaring two-story ceilings in the main living area. The gourmet kitchen is open to a spacious dining area and connects seamlessly to the screened porch and pool, making entertaining effortless. A comfortable family room with built-ins and a fireplace adds warmth and function. The first-floor primary suite is a private haven with three sides of waterfront views, offering both sunrise and starlit serenity. The en-suite bath includes a freestanding soaking tub, a walk-in multi-head shower, and private access to the outdoors. Upstairs, guests are welcomed with three additional bedrooms and two full baths, each designed for comfort and privacy. The property is equally impressive outdoors with a protected pier offering 4 feet MLW, perfect for boating. Enjoy a private sand beach, oyster gardening, crabbing, kayaking, a hydro tennis court, and an in-ground pool-all set within meticulously maintained grounds. A detached building provides flexible space with an office or hobby room on the first floor and a guest suite above, complete with a kitchenette, full bath, bedroom, and waterfront views. Located less than 10 minutes from Mathews Courthouse and within an hour of Williamsburg, Newport News, and Richmond, this is a true coastal sanctuary offering privacy, recreation, and timeless waterfront living.
Location
- Street address
- 1071 Gum Thicket Rd
- County
- Mathews County
- Community
- Mathews
- Elevation
- 3 feet
Directions
RT 198 to Mathews. Left on Old Ferry Road. Right on Gum Thicket. Home on the Left, no sign. No drive-byes.
Property details
- Acreage
- 5.42 acres
- MLS #
- CBRAR 202500416
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $13,714 - Tax Map 11A611-7 & 6, Total of 5.42 Acres
Parcels
- 11A611-6
- 11A611-7
Legal description
Tax Map 11A611-7 & 6, Total of 5.42 Acres
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Zoning
- R 1
Lot
- View
- Water
- Waterfront
- Beach Access, River Access, River Front, Waterfront
- Features
- Beach Front
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway
- Structures
- Outbuilding
- Features
- Dock, Out Buildings, Sprinkler Irrigation, Tennis Courts
Structure
- Style
- Contemporary
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
- Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Roof
- Metal
Interior
- Room Count
- 11
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 5, Bedroom x 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Game Room, Kitchen
- Flooring
- Bamboo, Tile
- Appliances
- Built In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooking, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Cooler
- Features
- Bookcases, Built In Features, Cathedral Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Dining Area, Double Vanity, Eat In Kitchen, Fireplace, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Main Level Primary, Recessed Lighting, Solid Surface Counters, Walk In Closets
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathews | Elementary | — | — |
| Mathews | Middle | — | — |
| Mathews | High | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2025 | New listing | $3,299,000 | — | CBRAR |
















































