A historic Virginia lighthouse that has stood in the same spot for the past 135 years is now being offered up as a truly one-of-a-kind off-grid residence, having undergone an extraordinary renovation that saw the ocean structure transformed into a private retreat.
Located in the Chesapeake Bay in Newport News, VA, the rare dwelling last changed hands in 2005, when it was bought at a government auction by its current owners for just $31,000.
Since then, the property has been through an awe-inspiring journey, one that started with the two couples responsible for its restoration: Dan and Jackie Billingsley and Bob and Joan Gonsoulin…