A ONE-OF-A-KIND PROPERTY NEAR THE HISTORIC BEACHFRONT TOWN OF CAPE CHARLES. Welcome to Harmantown Sanctuary, a remarkable 48-acre estate blending luxury living with the relaxed lifestyle of Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Protected by a conservation easement and overlooking a saltwater estuary on Jacobus Creek, this property is surrounded by wildlife, waterfowl, orchards, gardens, and scenic meadows. The stunning 3,616 sq. ft. Lindel Cedar home offers spacious first-floor living with walls of glass framing breathtaking views. Custom artisan cast-iron doors open to a dramatic living area with seamless access to the remodeled chef’s kitchen featuring quartz countertops, a 4x11 island with commercial gas range, double ovens, farmhouse sink, and picture window overlooking the greenhouse and gardens. The primary suite includes deck access, a Michael Phelps swim spa, two walk-in closets, and a fully renovated luxury bath. Lower level offers guest rooms, media room, office/library, gym with 4-person infrared sauna, reading area, and bath. Enjoy a new TimberTech wraparound deck with cable railings, screened breezeway with remote screens, outdoor shower, swings, firepit, and extensive stone pathways through orchards featuring apple, pear, plum, fig, pomegranate, olive trees, blueberries, and grapevines. Renovated barn includes kitchen, dining area, half bath, pergola patio, and water filtration. Property also features 3 wells, whole-house filtration system, Red Cedar greenhouse, raised garden beds, security system, and dual gated entry. Nature lovers will appreciate the peaceful waterfront estuary setting ideal for kayaking, birdwatching, and enjoying the serenity of the Eastern Shore landscape. Conveniently located just minutes from Cape Charles beaches, marina, golf, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants, this extraordinary property offers privacy, sustainability, and resort-style living in an unforgettable natural setting. An extraordinary Eastern Shore retreat unlike any other.
HARMONY SANCTUARY ESTATE Discover a truly exceptional 48-acre conservation estate where privacy, luxury, and nature exist in perfect harmony. Nestled on Virginia's Eastern Shore, this remarkable property overlooks Jacobus Creek's saltwater estuary, protected marshlands, a bird conservatory, orchards, and gardens, creating an extraordinary setting rich with wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty. The 3,616-square-foot custom Lindal Cedar home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 half bath. Designed to embrace its surroundings, the home features soaring vaulted cedar ceilings with exposed beams, expansive walls of windows that frame spectacular views from nearly every room, and inviting indoor-outdoor living spaces, including a screened lanai, that create a seamless connection to nature. Premium features include energy-efficient geothermal heating and cooling, three private wells, and a Culligan whole-house water filtration system with a dedicated kitchen drinking water filtration system. Approximately 40 acres of open land offer outstanding equestrian potential with ample space to create private horse facilities, while the newly constructed 40' x 100' multi-purpose building features a workshop, full kitchen, dining area, half bath, and outdoor pergola—ideal for entertaining, hobbies, a home business, or future guest accommodations. Located just minutes from the charming waterfront town of Cape Charles, Harmony Sanctuary Estate offers an exceptional opportunity as a private residence, equestrian retreat, family compound, or peaceful sanctuary surrounded by protected natural beauty. Experience Harmony Sanctuary Estate for yourself. Properties of this caliber are rarely available. Schedule your private tour today.
ESAR #56587
Mar 20, 2023
Sold
$720,000
$167/sq ft
Feb 3, 2023
Pending
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Jan 31, 2023
Relisted
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Sep 16, 2022
Listed
$725,000
$168/sq ft
+27
This beautiful 48+/- acre farm, with a contemporary cedar home, offers the quintessential Eastern Shore country lifestyle. Protected by a conservation easement and located in a beautiful, natural setting with open areas and woodlands, overlooking a picturesque pristine marsh with just enough water to launch a shallow draft boat or kayak. The lovely 3,616 sq. ft. Lindal Cedar home with many generous sized rooms offers an open concept floor plan with windows galore making the home bright and airy. This secluded property teeming with an abundance of birds & wildlife is perfect for horticulture or horses & offers many other possibilities. Many gardens with mature trees & shrubs as well as an orchard with numerous fruit trees. The large barn provides lots of room for a workshop or studio.
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2012
$4,203
$300,100 + $478,300
$778,400
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Last updated by owner on May 28, 2026.
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Agriculture/Rural Business District
The intent of this District is: To preserve the prime agricultural soils of the county; To maintain the rural character of the county and its agricultural activities.; To provide an area in which the agricultural and forestry land use activities of the county may freely practice the Right to Farm as set forth in VA Code 3.2, as amended, including the right to till the soil, plant, grow, and harvest crops, livestock and timber, with the attendant noise, dust, odor, and chemical applications, including the authorized consideration of their impacts on the health, safety or general welfare of the public, and provided that such activities are consistent with accepted agricultural and silvicultural practices; To provide for farm agritourism activities on agricultural operations, in an agriculturally classified district, as defined in VA Code 3.2-6400, involving activities or events that are usual and customary at Virginia agricultural operations and, also including the authorized consideration of their impacts on the health, safety or general welfare of the public.; To recognize that there currently exist established low density, settled rural residential neighborhoods in the District, and to provide for low density, rural housing compatible in aspect, design and form with the rural, agricultural quality of the District and arranged to minimize impact upon agricultural activities and to maximize open space which may be used for agriculture and forestry.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Winery & vineyard
Religious facility
Day care facility
Infrastructure
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Machipongo, VA • 23405
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94/ 100
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Redfin Estimate for 6078 Harmantown Rd
$1,157,217
$7,217 over list price of $1.15M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $210K to $836K.