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7 Beds
7 Baths
7,900 sqft

$2,600,000

1500 Chesapeake AVE, Hampton VA, 23661

Price per sqft$329.11
Built in1900
Property size7,900 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Aug 4, 2026

Updated Aug 14

A rare opportunity to own one of Hampton's landmark waterfront estates overlooking Hampton Roads Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay. Originally built in 1900 by Hampton entrepreneur Captain John C. Robinson and formerly known as the Dorothy Rouse-Bottom Estate, this remarkable residence has been meticulously restored while preserving its timeless character. Offering nearly 8,000 square feet of living space, including a private guest suite above the detached garage, the home features 7 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, beautifully updated bathrooms, grand formal rooms, original moldings, stained glass, and five working fireplaces. The gourmet kitchen showcases an iconic Aga range, Smallbone English cabinetry, butler's pantry, and abundant natural light. A private waterfront fitness room, English-inspired gardens, commercial pier with covered Tidetamer boat lift and dual 10,000-lb. lifts, and an expansive covered porch with endless harbor views complete this extraordinary estate.

$17,298/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $2,600,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
10647581

Interior Features

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
7
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
1.23 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$21,603
Tax Frequency
Annually
Garage
Yes
View
Yes
Waterfront
Yes
55+/Senior Community
No
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