Magnolia House
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Welcome to the
Magnolia House Bed & Breakfast in the urban waterfront
village of Hampton, Virginia.
Come to relax, renew, romance and enjoy the ambiance of this warm home assured to make your stay a memorable one. Experience our hospitality, our historic property, and our unique location, centrally located on the southeastern tip of the Virginia peninsula on the Chesapeake Bay .
During your stay at the Magnolia House, you will
experience American history firsthand by living in a home that was constructed in the
1880's for William Walker Scott, a harbor pilot and entreprenuer. Under stately magnolia
trees, this structure is a wonderful example of Queen Anne style Late
Victorian architecture.
Have a look and catch the feel of our property and our style. We hope you will notice the
attention to detail that makes our bed and breakfast special---from the comfortable
furnishings to the richly restored interior finishes. The Magnolia House
is warm and welcoming to all.
| Features
and Amenities
Spacious
Rooms Full Gourmet Breakfast Private Bathrooms Central Cooling and Heating Luxury Linens Terry Cloth Robes and Slippers Free Wi-Fi Access Conference Room for Small Meetings Suite with King Size Bed and Spa Tub Room Rooms with Queen Sized Beds Off Street Parking |
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The History of The Magnolia House
William Walker Scott married Cora Francis in the late 1800's at Fort
Monroe on Old Point Comfort, Hampton, Va. William served on the Chesapeake Bay as a harbor
pilot for forty-five years before retiring in 1928. He became notable for his chain of
theaters on the Peninsula.
The Scotts were a family of note in Hampton and this house was a
showcase for their accumulated wealth and lifestyle.
During their time, the wealth and social status the family achieved was visibly
demonstrated in their home. This home is an excellent example of late Victorian,
Queen Anne architecture.
William Scott died in 1933 and Cora remained in the home until her death in 1950. After
her passing, the Magnolia House was subdivided into five
apartments with few changes to the building. The house accommodated tenants from 1950 to
1997 until John and Karen Glass bought the property.
The Glasses renovated the common areas to its original splendor and opened a
restaurant/tea room and antique business. They were responsible for placing the Magnolia
House on the National Register of Historic Places for its
beautiful Queen Anne style architecture. Their business flourished until
2004, when we (Joyce and Lankford Blair) purchased the Magnolia
House for our love of this homes beautiful architecture. We are the first
owners to actually live in the house for over fifty years. We've brought the Magnolia
House back to its original purpose as a comfortable home.
Things to See and Do: |
| While away from home, at our serene bed & breakfast, take advantage of our proximity to Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach . We are perfect for tourist, business, convention center, and military travelers. Consider us for visiting family or friends to the area and visits to Hampton University and other area universities. Also conveniently close to the Woodlands and Hamptons golf courses and Hampton's boating piers. |
We
welcome all guests for a respite in this
elegant structure.
Magnolia
House |
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