                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Saturday, July 29, 1995                TAG: 9507270316
SECTION: REAL ESTATE WEEKLY       PAGE: 3    EDITION: FINAL 
SOURCE: By Melanie Beroth
        SPECIAL TO REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
                                             LENGTH: Medium:   58 lines

AT HOME: BROAD BAY POINT GREENS, VIRGINIA BEACH A PLACE FOR GOLF CLUBS AND A BOAT

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According to Chet Ehrenzeller, ``it is the oldest, continuously-lived-in home in the United States.''

The manor home adds a sense of stability to the upscale area filled with contemporary dwellings. The average house in the area costs $337,000, but dwellings overall range from $194,000 to $918,000.

Marcia and Steven Waranch were one of the first families to buy in Broad Bay Point Greens. After 8 1/2 years in the community, they say that safety is one of the key reasons they remain. The homeowners association has secured extra police protection to make sure they will always enjoy this benefit.

``It is a good place for kids to grow up,'' Steven Waranch says. ``It's quiet, and we enjoy being close to the beach.''

The Waranch family likes to socializing with other residents. ``Our neighbors are very interesting,'' Waranch says. ``They have diversified professions and interesting jobs.''

Wombolt also enjoys getting to know her neighbors. ``The community is made up of diverse people. Some are retired, some have small children and others are middle age. The people here are interesting and friendly.''

A golf course, waterfront property and beautifully landscaped lawns would normally make for a great vacation resort. But in Broad Bay Point Gardens these elements are combined to give residents permanent tranquility without ever having to leave town.

``It's the general feel of being on vacation in your own home,'' says Suzanne Gravitt, a real estate agent with Prudential Decker who lives in Broad Bay Point Greens and sells property there. ILLUSTRATION: LAWRENCE JACKSON

Debbie and Ray Payne and their dog, Yasu, moved to the neighborhood

to enjoy the deep water without the tides.

Access to Broad Bay is one reason residents consider their

subdivision a resort.

AT A GLANCE

Staff Map

ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD

FOR SALE

SOLD

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