Littleton Tazewell House
Named for Littleton Waller Tazewell, a well-known Virginia lawyer and politician, this lavishly appointed three-story home is the perfect blend of elegance and conviviality. ;e round columns that grace the ;rst and second-;oor gallery porches, as well as the Palladium
window above the front door, lend the home an unmistakable aura of sophistication. ;e second-story porch o; the master bedroom and the third-;oor
deck boast unparalleled views of the Chesapeake Bay. At over 4,000 square
feet, with 1,200 square feet of outdoor living space, this incomparable home
is as welcoming as it is opulent.
“;ere are some de;ning elements of the house that are singular in nature,”
says Luke Kellam, owner of L.J. Kellam Construction. “One of them is the
use of New Ravenna tile. Now, that’s a real Eastern Shore story.” A custom
mosaic tile company with worldwide clientele, New Ravenna is well known
for the exquisite detail of their handcra;ed jewel glass mosaics in a stunning
array of designs. Sara Baldwin, the founder of New Ravenna, grew up on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, and Kellam Construction had the privilege of building
her home. ;e Tazewell House features New Ravenna’s unique, gorgeous tile
mosaics in the bathrooms, as well as the guest and master bedrooms.
;ough Kellam Construction has taken on a wide range of projects—from
the ;rst Platinum LEED-certi;ed home on the Eastern Shore to a histori-
Luke Kellam of L.J. Kellam Construction
