A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity: The Historic Central House in Colonial Beach is For Sale
- The Colonial Beach Plaza Innkeepers
- Jun 27
- 3 min read
Own the Home Where the Story of Colonial Beach Began
At the Colonial Beach Plaza Bed & Breakfast, we have always believed that preserving history is just as important as sharing it. Every historic building tells a story, and few stories are as remarkable as that of The Central House.
Today, after years of proudly caring for this extraordinary property, we are excited to announce that The Central House is officially being offered for sale.
This is far more than the sale of a house.
It is an opportunity to become the steward of one of Colonial Beach's most treasured landmarks.
The Beginning of Colonial Beach
Long before Colonial Beach became one of Virginia's favorite waterfront destinations, there was White Point Farm.
In 1875, the Central House was built to serve as the main residence on the farm. Just a few years later, in 1882, White Point Farm was subdivided into streets and lots, laying the foundation for the community we know today. Colonial Beach was officially incorporated in 1892, making the Central House a rare survivor from before the town even existed.
Today, it proudly stands as the oldest existing home in Colonial Beach, offering a tangible connection to nearly 150 years of local history.
When you stand on its front porch, you're standing where the history of Colonial Beach truly began.
An Unmatched Location
The Central House enjoys one of the most desirable locations in town.
Situated on The Point, between the Potomac River and Monroe Bay, it offers a walkable lifestyle that few properties can match.
Within just a few minutes, you can stroll to:
Colonial Beach's sandy public beach
The Town Pier
Breweries and waterfront restaurants
Boutique shopping
The Colonial Beach Museum
Local coffee shops
Marinas
Seasonal festivals and events
Whether you're looking for a permanent residence, vacation home, or investment property, you'll appreciate being in the heart of everything Colonial Beach has to offer.
More Than a Historic Home—An Investment Opportunity
One of the things that makes the Central House truly unique is its flexibility.
The property includes a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that allows for a variety of commercial and mixed-use possibilities.
Potential uses include:
Boutique office space
Professional services
Retail shop
Art gallery or studio
Vacation rentals
Bed & Breakfast or hospitality use
Mixed commercial and residential occupancy
Owner-occupied business
Imagine operating a business on the first floor while offering short-term vacation rentals upstairs—or simply enjoying one of the most unique residences in Colonial Beach.
The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.
Historic Tax Credits Can Help Restore This Landmark
Perhaps the most exciting opportunity for preservation-minded buyers is the property's historic designation.
The Central House is believed to be the only property on The Point located within the Colonial Beach Commercial Historic District, making qualified rehabilitation projects potentially eligible for both:
20% Virginia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit
20% Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit
These incentives can significantly reduce the cost of restoring one of Colonial Beach's most historically significant buildings while preserving its character for generations to come.
Bring Your Vision
The Central House is being offered As-Is.
It is fully functional and livable, but like many homes built nearly 150 years ago, it deserves thoughtful restoration and modernization.
For the right buyer, this represents an incredible opportunity.
Whether you're:
a preservation enthusiast,
an investor,
an entrepreneur,
a contractor,
or someone dreaming of restoring a historic landmark,
this property offers something that simply cannot be built today.
You can renovate kitchens.
You can update bathrooms.
You can modernize systems.
But you can never recreate 150 years of history.
Property Highlights
Built in 1875
Oldest existing home in Colonial Beach
6 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Approximately 1,822 square feet
Full kitchen
Washer and dryer
Screened porch
Window air conditioning throughout
Baseboard heat
Located on The Point
Walking distance to beaches, restaurants, breweries, marinas, shopping, museums, and downtown attractions
Conditional Use Permit allowing multiple commercial uses
Eligible for potential Virginia and Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits
Offered As-Is
A Rare Chance That May Never Come Again
Historic homes come on the market from time to time.
Homes on The Point occasionally become available.
Properties with commercial flexibility can be found.
But finding all three in one property is extraordinarily rare.
The Central House represents a unique opportunity to own one of the most significant homes in Colonial Beach—one that helped shape the community from its very beginning.
We hope its next owner will appreciate its remarkable past, embrace its exciting future, and continue preserving this important piece of Colonial Beach history for generations to come.
The Central House
120 Boundary StreetColonial Beach, Virginia 22443
Offered at $259,000
Schedule a Showing with Relda Schick, Coldwell Banker Elite
"Historic. Irreplaceable. Full of Possibility."
The next chapter in the story of the Central House is waiting to be written. Could it be yours?
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