1609 Shenstone Ct, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Why this home stands out

Seven thousand square feet is unusual anywhere in Hampton Roads — finding it this close to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, with Lake Smith Nature Area less than a mile away and a full suite of daily errands within a half-mile, is the kind of combination that rarely surfaces. The 1946 bones give the home a solidity and lot presence that newer construction in the zip code simply cannot match. Six bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths mean everyone has room to spread out.

LAKE SHORES and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Shenstone Court sits in the northeastern corner of Virginia Beach, in a pocket where the city's older, established character shows through wide lots, mature trees, and streets that actually end in cul-de-sacs rather than feeding through-traffic. The broader area around Lake Smith has a genuinely outdoorsy feel — anglers, walkers, and kayakers treat the lake and its surrounding natural area as a backyard commons. It's a part of Virginia Beach that doesn't feel suburban in the generic sense; it feels like a real neighborhood with history. Families comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach often land here once they discover how much space — both inside and outside — their budget can reach in the 23455 zip code. The city itself wraps around you with all the amenities of a major coastal metro: the Oceanfront is a short drive east, Town Center is accessible to the west, and the Norfolk border is close enough that the full Hampton Roads job market is within reach.

What's nearby

Daily life runs smoothly from this address. Food Lion is 0.6 miles away for grocery runs, and when you'd rather let someone else cook, Jade Garden, Luther Acree, and Urban Deli Sandwich Co are all within the same half-mile radius — three very different moods for three very different evenings. Fitness options are equally varied: Chic's Beach CrossFit is 0.8 miles out, Virginia Beach Counseling and Wellness is just under a mile, and the MWR Outdoor Fitness Center at the base is a mile away — a perk worth noting for active-duty households. Lake Smith Nature Area, the Fishing Pier at the Lake, and Lake Smith Lake Lawson Natural Area are all 0.6 miles from the front door, giving you genuine green space without a drive.

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