Creek House
of which are on display. Collections of porcelain, antiques and fine art are abundant, thanks to Mrs. Howard’s mother, who sought out treasures for more than 50 years in Charleston, a city filled with Chinese export dishes and other finds. Mrs. Howard’s flair for design, color and use of space is evident everywhere, yet she is careful not to upstage views of the river enjoyed from almost every room. Open for the first time. Owners are Dr. and Mrs. Vaughan Howard.
CREEK HOUSE, 377 Pepper Creek Lane, Susan, VA 23163
Enter through the white gates and pass the guest cottage, pool and pool house on your right. Renovations date from 1995,
when an expansion of the living quarters and upgrade of the amenities were accomplished within horizontal extensions to the simple waterman’s “two-over-two,” originally built c. 1900. Subsequently, the house was raised onto a handsome brick foundation, kitchen updated, and extensive decking and several porches added. This inviting property contains an interesting original wooden “cold house” for receipt of ice and dairy products. Offering water views on three sides, the main house faces south out of Pepper Creek into the Mobjack Bay, which feeds into the Chesapeake Bay at New Point Lighthouse. Comfortable furnishings include many Southern country pieces, several reflecting the esteem held for the locally famous daffodil. Collections abound throughout the interior: pond boats, miniature furniture, oyster dinnerware, door knockers, doorstops, festival posters, spatterware and mounted textiles ranging from seat pads to an important table rug made by a whaling ship’s captain for his wife, c. 1850. The grounds are simply planted and along the waterfront are three contemporary wind sculptures. Open for the first time.
GUM THICKET, 1071 Gum Thicket Road, Gwynn’s Island, VA 23066
Classical themes, informed contemporary design, innovative materials, eco-technology and the owners’ extensive collection of global art all meet in Gum Thicket, completed in 2008. Familiar themes of Tidewater architecture, including brick, stone and a copper roof, welcome visitors. An even richer experience lies within. The first-floor walls are glass panels, encompassing a “Revival Pavilion” opening fully to the outside and a spectacular three-quarter view of the water. Green technology is evident throughout, including passive cooling, radiant heat, recycled glass counters and bamboo flooring, yet this remarkable house is designed to withstand a Category IV hurricane.
The owners’ travels and wide-ranging interests in art and
artifacts are apparent in their home. Not only do artworks adorn its walls, but they define much of its very structure. Among these highlights are pieces from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and the Americas. The towering painting over the fireplace is by 86-year- old South African artist Brian Bradshaw. The painting at the top of the stairs is by Peter Hurd, once an apprentice of N.C. Wyeth, but now famous in his own right. The dining table is of Indonesian teak and weighs nearly one thousand pounds. The sleek, open kitchen is by Italian design firm Snaidero. Open for the first time by owners Quartel and Michela English.
century building located at the junction of Business Rte. 17 and Rte. 14. Tickets are $30 on tour day and $25 in advance at Twice
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Told Tales Bookstore, 6658 Main St., Gloucester; at Specials, 68 S. Main St., Kilmarnock; at Cattails Gifts, 10744 Buckley Hall Rd., Mathews; and Green Gates Gifts, 1467 George Washington Memorial Hwy (US 17N), Gloucester Point.
March/April 2011
ickets, map and brochure are available at each home and at headquarters, Long Bridge Ordinary, 6805 Main Street, Gloucester Courthouse, VA 23061, an 18th
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