This Nantucket-inspired dream house was designed by Stephen Alexander Homes and Neighborhoods, located in Ashby’s Bridge,  a quaint community just minutes from beautiful Sandbridge Beach in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Created as a “Coastal Virginia Idea House” for Coastal Virginia Magazine, the design of this home was inspired by an oyster shell, “where ruggedness and refinement coalesce in one intriguing package.”

From seafood market casual to Oysters Rockefeller classy, this fabulous floorplan layout redefines the relaxed beach lifestyle. This home is grounded in Coastal Virginia but nods north to Nantucket for a subtle hint of historic nostalgia. Susan Wilson Interiors has created a wonderful relaxed living vibe throughout this home, mixed with understated elegance. Encompassing 3,977 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, this dwelling will make you feel like you are living in a year-round retreat. Continue below to see the floor plans!

Paint Details: (all Sherwin-Williams)
Main color throughout – “Egret White” SW 7570
Kitchen, Pantry, Master Bedroom – “Topsail” SW 6217
Rec Room over the garage – “Anew Gray” SW 7030
Bedroom #3 – “Tradewind” SW 6218

This residence boasts a highly efficient system of structural panels with built-in protective overlays that function like shrink wrap to protect this natural gas-heated house against air and water filtration.

What We Love: This Nantucket-inspired dream house was built around entertaining but also offers plenty of intimate spaces for a casual and laid-back atmosphere. We love the soothing color palette around this home in grays and blues with touches of pearlescent and silver shimmer to gently set off the crisp white shiplap on the walls. There are so many beautiful details in this home, from the custom murals to the stretched photographs to evoke memories of a life well lived. Overall, this home exudes a relaxed coastal elegance that invites you to unwind.

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Above: The flooring throughout the main living areas is made of durable ceramic tile planks with the look of dark wood. They are 7-inch wide white oak planks with a driftwood finish by Mohawk Flooring.

Above: Reclaimed countertops are used on the wine bar and in the walk-in culinary pantry.

Above: The fridge in this culinary pantry is from True Residential.

This home boasts an abundance of natural light courtesy of this coastal home’s 55 windows of various shapes and configurations and the generous inclusion of transoms, enabling light to flow from one space to another.

Above: Grounding the family room is a textured sisal rug that suggests nautical ropes, as does the upholstered rattan chairs near the fireplace.

Above: The perimeter cabinets in the kitchen are painted in Cotton White SW 7104 by Sherwin Williams. The countertop material is Silestone By Cosentino, while the tumbled marble linear mosaic backsplash tile is from Daltile. The pendant lights over the 11-foot island are the Turnbury Collection Six-Light Galvanized Finish Coastal Chandelier Light by Progress Lighting.

Above: The island was custom-designed by Heritage Woodworks. The sink faucet is by Brizo® Kitchen & Bath.

Above: The perimeter cabinets are from Merillat Cabinetry.

Above: The interior and exterior doors throughout this Nantucket-inspired dream house are from Masonite Doors. Stripes on the porch rug to extend a subtle nautical reference.

Above: In the family room, the fireplace was sourced from Heat & Glo Fireplaces, while the tile surround is from Daltile. The furnishings were sourced from Esprit Decor. The oyster painting over the fireplace is by local Virginia Beach artist Cathy Cox.

Above: The beach and surfing photographs that are printed on stretched canvas on the walls throughout this home are by Stephen Quick.

Above: Located on the main level, just off the family room, is the owner’s bedroom suite, featuring a spacious bedroom, walk-in closet, and spa-like bathroom.

Above: This cozy and inviting bedroom features an upholstered headboard and crisp and clean white linens.

Above: The floors in the main bathroom are ceramic tile planks with a driftwood appearance, laid in a herringbone pattern for a fresh take on rugged elegance. The tiles are sourced from Daltile.

Above: In the bathroom, the double sink vanity is by KraftMaid Cabinetry. The countertop material is Silestone By Cosentino. The pendant light is by Progress Lighting. The white subway tile in the shower is from Daltile. Next to the shower is a private water closet.

Above: The soaking tub is by MAAX Bath, while the tub filler is by Brizo® Kitchen & Bath.

Above: This fabulous walk-in closet is functional and organized. It features plenty of drawers, cubbies, and bars for hanging clothes. There are also slanted shelves to display shoes.

Above: On the upper level, a cozy reading area leads to a guest space, which includes its own laundry facility tucked away in a closet. The guest suite has a bathroom that is accessible from the hallway.

Above: On the upper level, this “California Dreaming” vibe in the girl’s bedroom features a beautiful driftwood accent wall behind the bed. Accenting the windows is a grass-skirted surf shack reference, adding to the beach-chic aesthetic of this room.

Above: A girl’s and boy’s bedroom shares a beach-chic Jack-and-Jill bathroom.

Above: In the boy’s bedroom, a mural on the wall depicting a lighthouse and sandy beachscape was painted by Brushstrokes by Cathy Cox.

Above: This guest bedroom is painted in Tradewind SW 6218 by Sherwin Williams.

Above: The mural on the wall of this multi-use space is a tall pirate ship, painted by Brushstrokes by Cathy Cox.

Above: This sunken multi-use space is located over the garage and is painted in Anew Gray SW 7030 by Sherwin Williams. This space includes a media area and a game/craft area. The large wooden table features a unique hideaway trough down the center.

Above: This mudroom and laundry room features a full-size stackable washer and dryer. A pocket door leads to the owner’s bedroom, conveniently situated on the main level. This space also is accessible to the two-and-a-half car garage with its gray, epoxy floor.

Above: The countertop material in this laundry room is reclaimed wood.

PHOTOGRAPHER Jonathan Edwards Media