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Residential Land with Home for Sale in Mathews, Virginia

1071 Gum Thicket Rd, Mathews, VA 23076

$3,299,000
5.42 acres
Active
Est $17,307/mo

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.

4,610
Sq feet
5
Beds
4
Full baths
1
1/2 bath
2008
Built

Location

Street address
1071 Gum Thicket Rd
Community
Gwynn
Elevation
7 feet
Coordinates
37.4861, -76.2801

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 2519875
Posted

Property taxes

2025
$13,714 - Tax Map 11A611-7 & 6

Parcels

  • 11A611-6

Legal description

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence

Lot

View
Water
Waterfront
Beach Access, Waterfront
Features
Beach Front, Landscaped

Exterior

Parking
Driveway
Pool
Deck, Patio
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, Vinyl Siding
Roof
Metal

Interior

Room Count
11
Rooms
Bathroom x 5, Bedroom x 5, Dining Room, Family Room, Game Room, Office
Flooring
Bamboo, Tile
Appliances
Built In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooking, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooking, Microwave, Range Hood, 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

NameLevelDistrictDescription
MathewsElementary
MathewsMiddle
MathewsHigh

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
July 18, 2025New listing$3,299,000CBRAR
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This 5.42-acre property is located at 1071 Gum Thicket Rd in Mathews, VA 23076. The property is available for sale for $3,299,000. It has a 4,610 sq ft 5 bedroom, 4 bath house built in 2008.

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