Versatile 100-acre private seaside retreat
A working sporting estate with 300 years of legacy.
WHARTON PLACE, a 100-acre seaside retreat with over 2,500’ of private shoreline on Assawoman Creek, and navigable to the Barrier Islands and Atlantic Ocean. Property includes 59 acres tillable, 20 acres of mixed wood/mature timber, and 12 acres of tidal marsh supporting a biodiverse ecosystem with abundant waterfowl, turkey, and whitetail populations. The 19th-Century Federal-style residence comprises 4,410 square feet of historic architecture in a nearly 9-acre park-like setting and is complemented by corn crib, shed, smoke house, and dock shed. A registered National and State landmark, Wharton Place provides a rare opportunity to own a versatile sporting property and historic legacy estate.
The Opportunity
A working sporting estate with 2,500 feet of shoreline, a documented flyway to the Atlantic, and a 19th-century landmark home at its heart. Wharton Place has supported hunters, farmers, and a single family's legacy for generations. See what makes this property one of a kind.
The Land & The Hunt
Ninety-one acres of tidal marsh, mature timber, and tillable field support waterfowl, turkey, and whitetail in a habitat mix that's rare to find intact, and permanently protected. This is working sporting ground, not just acreage. See the full breakdown of the land and what it can support.
Water Access
A private dock connects directly to Assawoman Creek and out to the Barrier Islands and Atlantic, with 2,500 feet of protected, buffered shoreline along the way. It's the kind of access that turns a hunting property into a launch point for open water. See what the water access at Wharton Place makes possible.
The Historic Residence
Regarded as one of the finest period homes on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Wharton Place offers the rare combination of original period details and modern conveniences.
Grounds and Structures
Terraced gardens shaped by two celebrated landscape architects lead from the historic home to the water's edge, framed by original outbuildings, corn crib, smoke house, and dock shed, that speak to the property's working past. The grounds have hosted crowds of hundreds, including Virginia's Historic Garden Week tour, and offer easement-approved room to add a pool or carriage house.
Conservation and Stewardship
A conservation easement held by the Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust protects Wharton Place's land and water in perpetuity, guaranteeing the habitat and viewshed stay intact for generations to come. Explore the details of what's protected, and what's still possible.