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Where to Retire Magazine Announces 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the US

Posted on June 12, 2013 by mrwilliamsburg

Where to Retire magazine reveals “The Short List: 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the United States” in the national, bi-monthly magazine’s July/August issue, which hits newsstands on June 21, 2013. The list includes Colonial Heritage, a 55+ active adult -planned community located in Williamsburg, Virginia.

The country’s 50 best master-planned communities selected by Where to Retire magazine highlight a resurgent era in active-adult and master-planned living – in demand now more than ever, with the boost in the economy and the continuing coming of age of baby boomers. The list is the only one of its kind, focusing on communities rather than locales and featuring first person testimonials by current residents..

“Time and again, the retirees interviewed for this story told us their neighborhoods give them opportunities to try different activities, connect with like-minded people and in the process, build brand-new lifestyles,” Northridge says. “For these retirees, their communities provide much more than comfortable, attractive housing; they also serve as a catalyst for residents to reinvent themselves.”

Nearly a year ago, Where to Retire editors began gathering and evaluating information on more than 100 communities across the nation.

The selection contains communities in 17 states, including places beyond traditional retirement havens. The choice of neighborhoods runs the gamut in price, from those featuring manufactured homes starting in the $ 80,000s to developments where site-built, single-family homes begin in the mid-$ 400,000s. Just over half the developments are active-adult communities, where residents must meet minimum age requirements. The communities are not ranked, but rather profiled in alphabetical order by state. Also included are a two-page chart gives a snapshot of all 50 choices and a guide to their amenities.

This July/August issue marks the eighth biennial honor roll of America’s best master-planned communities compiled by Where to Retire. The magazine, launched in 1992, is published six times each year. Every issue profiles top retirement towns, both undiscovered and well-known, and master-planned communities that cater to retirees. Where to Retire can be found on various newsstands and at Barnes & Noble bookstores. A one-year subscription to Where to Retire is $18. For a magazine subscription or to purchase a back issue, visit WhereToRetire.com.

The Short List: 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the United States

The Short List: 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the U.S.

Arizona

Dolce Vita at Superstition Mountain

Sun City Festival by Del Webb

Robson Ranch Arizona Resort Community

Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch by Del Webb

CantaMia by Vitalia

Quail Creek Resort Community

SaddleBrooke Ranch Resort Community

Trilogy at Vistancia

Talking Rock Ranch

Arkansas

Forest Lakes Garden Homes

California

Sun City Shadow Hills by Del Webb

Trilogy at Monarch Dunes

Colorado

Heritage Todd Creek

Delaware

Heritage Shores

Florida

Town of Harmony

Terra Vista at the Villages of Citrus Hills

Lakewood Ranch

Lakes of Mount Dora

On Top of the World Communities

Stone Creek by Del Webb

Solivita by Vitalia

Valencia Lakes

Georgia

Soleil Laurel Canyon

Riverwood Plantation

Cresswind at Lake Lanier

Sun City Peachtree by Del Webb

The Georgia Club

Louisiana

Sugar Mill Pond

North Carolina

Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club

Jefferson Landing

Brunswick Forest

Carolina Colours

St. James Plantation

Anderson Creek Club

River Landing

Oregon

NorthWest Crossing

Pennsylvania

Penn National Golf Course Community

Traditions of America at Silver Spring

South Carolina

Woodside Plantation

Daniel Island Real Estate

Lakeside Crossing

Seasons at Prince Creek West

Tennessee

Black Creek Mountain

Fairfield Glade

Westhaven

Texas

Robson Ranch Texas Resort Community

Comanche Trace

Utah

Daybreak

Virginia
Colonial Heritage

Wyoming

The Powder Horn Golf Community

Exceptional home in Governors Land, now on the market.

Posted on June 2, 2013 by mrwilliamsburg

The classic, elegant exterior of the Georgian Federal home on Ann Johnson Lane in Governor’s Land was what first enticed Caz Wesley when she was house-shopping in 2008.

“I could see the house was an architectural gem when I walked up to it,” said Caz, an interior designer. “On the exterior, all four sides are classic, dark red brick with keystones over the windows. The front stoop has four brick steps and gracious, curved black railings with beautiful balustrades going down both sides. There’s a Federal-style portico with four pillars over the Charleston-style front door, which has an arched, webbed glass window above it and sidelights on both sides. There are just so many beautiful architectural features.”

Caz and her husband, Don, who works in the field service, bought the nearly 5,000 square-foot home after discovering its classically inspired but family–friendly interior was as attractive as its exterior. “I knew the house would be beautiful because it was designed by Scott Cleckley, an architect who lives in Governor’s Land,” Caz noted. “I’m very discerning visually, and he pays a lot of attention to detail.”

Caz, Don and their son, Arthur, then 13, moved to Governor’s Land after being stationed overseas, and were excited about living in a Williamsburg-area golf community. “There are three big golf communities in the area, but we chose Governor’s Land because it’s on the water, it has a beautiful club overlooking the convergence [the junction of the James and Chickahominy rivers], and we also like tennis and swimming,” said Caz. “It was the ideal community for us.”

The house itself, built in 1999, also proved to be a great fit. “It’s an ideal family home for people with kids or grandkids,” said Caz. “Also, I love entertaining and this house is perfect for that, too.”

From the dramatic, two-story foyer, a staircase — decked out with gingerbread molding along the side—rises to the second level and a Juliette balcony with arch and keystone at the top. To the left of the foyer is a den and to the right is a formal dining room, both with large, arched openings and detailed trim moldings.

The main level also features a light-filled, two-story great room – overlooked by the Juliette balcony — which leads to a kitchen with a large island that Caz uses for setting up buffets. One side of the kitchen opens to a breakfast nook/sunroom with an unusual octagonal ceiling and a six-person, bay window seat that includes storage cabinets beneath it. The kitchen exits to a large, raised patio/veranda and to a screened backyard porch.

“The flow from the kitchen to the porch and the huge veranda is perfect for entertaining,” Caz said. “We have a fire pit, a bar, and two patio tables with umbrellas on the veranda, and three grills set up on the step-down patio we added beside the veranda. We’ve had many get togethers there, including our annual luau.”

“We also love playing games in the huge, flat back yard,” Caz added. “We play touch football, dodge ball, volleyball, and croquet.” She noted that the yard, which has woods across the back, also works for less rigorous activities, such as birding, with benches placed strategically to overlook bird feeders. Caz has sighted Cooper’s hawks, bald eagles, pileated woodpeckers, bluebirds, and hummingbirds, among others.

The house is ample for a large family, with five bedrooms, four of them on the second level and a 24’ x 15’ master bedroom suite on the first floor. The master bedroom features a tray ceiling and a wall of windows that are nearly floor-to-ceiling, while the master bath has a double vanity with desk, whirlpool bath tub, and double-headed shower. The master suite connects to a stone-floored, private screened porch with a 6-person hot tub.

A 32’ x 21’ bonus room over the garage (accessed via stairs from the kitchen) has served as an excellent home base for Arthur. “My son fell in love with that room when we first moved in,” Caz said. “He used it for his bedroom until he changed to another bedroom on the second floor, and the bonus room became a family room with a foosball table, pool table, and flat screen TV. Our house was the hang-out place for Arthur and his friends because of that room.”

Arthur also made good use of the stone driveway in front of the three-car garage. “We have a basketball hoop there, and he has played there many hours with his friends,” Caz noted.

The family made a few changes to the house after moving in, particularly to the great room, where they replaced and redesigned the fireplace to make it better fit the style of the home. “It was a very rustic stone fireplace that was not complementing the rest of the house,” Caz said. “I made it into a traditional Georgian mantel with dentil molding and beading, so now it looks like it has always been there.” She also raised the fireplace and installed a high gloss, black granite hearth and surround that compliments her black baby grand piano that sits in the room.

Caz also repurposed a large, rectangular alcove beside the fireplace that the prior owner had used for a hefty entertainment center. “I installed a multi-functional piece, with cabinets on the bottom for storage and a countertop that could be used to set out hors d’oeuvres,” Caz explained. “I installed glass shelving with mirrors behind it and added adjustable lighting. I use the shelves to display my collection of art glass and ceramics.” Caz finished the piece with trim moldings and decorative accents that brought it into unity with the room and the rest of the house.

Caz also replaced the foyer’s black chandelier with a more traditional, candle-style chandelier, added wainscoting to the den in order to give it symmetry with the formal dining room, and installed crown molding to rooms on the second floor. The family kept the home’s oak hardwood floors, but stained them a rich, dark cherry.

“As an interior designer, I wanted this classic style of architecture,” Caz said. “Also, I had inherited a lot of antiques, and the house is a beautiful place to display them.”

The location of the Wesleys’ house within Governor’s Land has been a plus, Caz said. ‘We’re on a cul-de-sac and near a pool, tennis courts and a playground. This is a big community, and it can take some time to get to the back areas of it. But since we’re near the entrance – but not so close we can see it—it’s easy in and out. That’s a benefit for a commuter.”

The Governor’s Land community has myriad recreational amenities, including the 18-hole, Two Rivers Country Club golf course that was designed by three-time Golf Architect of the Year Tom Fazio; Golf Digest has twice named it one of the Top 10 courses in Virginia. Caz uses the tennis courts, and Arthur uses the nautilus gym next to the tennis courts several times a week. “It has all the latest equipment and is perfect for a teen who likes to work out,” Caz said.

Arthur also has long been a member of the community’s swim team. “Being on the team is a great way to meet other kids,” Caz said. Arthur also enjoys the Governor’s Land’s beach, a swimming area near the community’s marina on the James River. “There have been swim team activities there and we reserved the beach for his graduation party. You can swim, Jet Ski, and there’s a boat slip,” said Caz. “It’s also a beautiful area to just sit and look at the water.”

Although the Wesleys have enjoyed the Governor’s Land clubhouse, which offers fine dining and casual restaurants, occasional live music, and game nights, they often head to nearby New Town, a nearby Williamsburg commercial area with a mix of shops, restaurants and movie theatres. Another regular excursion is driving 10-15 minutes to Colonial Williamsburg to walk their dog along Duke of Gloucester street (known as D.O.G. Street to the locals), check out the weekly farmer’s market, or visit one of their favorite hangouts, Aromas. “It’s an outside café and has live music on Friday nights,” Caz said of the café, which is located on Prince George Street.

“I studied history, art history, and I love the history of Colonial Williamsburg,” Caz added. “I’m glad that Don was willing to do a longer commute in order to have us live so close to Colonial Williamsburg.”

To help sell their home, Caz chose real estate agent John Womeldorf , based largely on the recommendation of a friend who also lives in Governor’s Land. “We originally found this house online, and know that the web is a good way to advertise. We wanted an agent who is tech savvy, and we knew that John was because we’d seen his “Mr. Williamsburg” web site ,” Caz said. “We also were told that John works with a lot of clients from out-of-state and from out-of-the-country.”

Although she is leaving, Caz cherishes the years spent in her exceptional Governor’s Land home. “I love decorating, and I got to decorate my dream home,” Caz said. “People have come into my house and said, ‘Wow!’” It has been like advertising for me as a designer.”

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Want to see it ?

For a personal tour contact John “Mr. Williamsburg” Womeldorf at (757) 254-8136 or John@MrWilliamsburg.com .

Why the stories? Because these aren’t just houses, they’re homes.

Mr. Williamsburg knows that when you’re looking for a new place, you’re searching for more than just four walls plus amenities, you’re looking for that welcoming refuge we call home. That’s why we go beyond the standard “4 bedrooms, 3 baths on large lot” statistics, to share how others have lived in this house, to reveal the home’s unique personality, to help you decide whether this is a place where your family could thrive.

Likewise, we realize that you’re seeking not simply a development within a particular zip code, but also an opportunity to become part of a community. That’s why we share our sellers’ experiences as members of that neighborhood.

We trust these stories will assist you in finding your way home.

Westport Development Moving Forward…

Posted on May 13, 2013 by mrwilliamsburg

On May14th,The James City County Board of Supervisors will consider a contract award to Meridian Land Company to complete the infrastructure at the failed Westport subdivision off of Centerville Rd across from Fords Colony

The Westport development has been sitting idle for a number of years now. Its grand opening was in May of 2008. Amazingly nine lots were sold without any roads or infrastructure being built. The community is composed of 102 lots between three to five acres in size.

Realtec Incorporated , the original developer of Ford’s Colony and Westport took out a surety bond with Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland in the amount of $2,245,000 . Realtec failed to complete necessary infrastructure for the development and the property was foreclosed upon by Meridian Land Corporation, LLC

On February 28, 2012, the County entered into an agreement with Realtec and Meridian Land Corporation, to establish a framework for completion of Westport contingent upon the County’s receipt of the bond proceeds.

As a result of Realtec’s failure to complete the infrastructure, the County made demand on F&D for the bond proceeds. F&D assumed full responsibility and the County has received the full bond proceeds of $2,245,000.

Using the bond proceeds,the County wishes to enter into an agreement with Meridian, to perform work on the infrastructure

Apparently the bonds were not large enough to cover the planned infrastructure improvements which include a costly well facility. Meridian will contribute the funds necessary in excess of the bond proceeds for the completion of Westport

Meridian estimates final completion of the infrastructure, including those portions not paid by the bond proceeds to be finished by December 31, 2014.

Westport Location

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Grand waterfront home for sale in Kingsmill

Posted on April 16, 2013 by mrwilliamsburg

Lan Cao wanted a home on the water, one that gave her an open and peaceful feel. She also wanted a community with a lot of amenities. She got all that and more when she bought her 8,500 square-foot Mediterranean-style house on a hill overlooking a pond at the residential resort community of Kingsmill on the James.

Lan, an author and a professor at the William & Mary Law School, moved into the Kingsmill home in 2004 with her husband, Bill Van Alstyne, also a law professor, and daughter, Harlan, then two-years-old. Kingsmill’s location just three miles from Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William & Mary was a major attraction to the couple.

“The original owners, who had built the house, were Greek,” said Lan. “The entire first floor has no doors, except for one to the study. Instead, the rooms are separated by rows of arches. It makes the house feel very open and airy.”

In fact, arches are recurring features on both the inside and outside of the 1984 home. Its entrance is covered by an arched, two-story front porch. The 2,700 square feet of gracefully curved decking that wraps around the back of the house includes an arched brick barbeque alcove. Inside, the grand foyer opens to an unusual, double staircase rising to a wide, arched opening on the second floor; on the main level, the foyer has a double archway into the home’s great room. Floor- to- ceiling windows in many of the rooms, including the great room, maximize the gorgeous water views and add to the open feel of the home.

Surprisingly, the 6-bedroom, 6- bath home had several Asian-style features. “Cabinet handles, shades on the outdoor lighting, and some of the drapes had an Asian style,” said Lan.” Since I’m Asian, that fit for me.”

The home’s main floor includes a 28’ x 33’ great room with a nearly 30-foot-high ceiling and a striking, two-story sculptural white stone fireplace. Lan said she does not often use the huge room, but has hosted her law school’s “Supreme Court Preview” dinner for 80-100 academics and other guests there. “It’s a perfect space for entertaining,” she noted.

The main level includes a dining room and a study with a fireplace and full bath. A main floor game room is equipped with a pool table, a ping pong table, and big screen TV. “My daughter likes playing her Wii there,” Lan noted.

The heart of the home is the eat-in kitchen and family room, which open to each other and share a fireplace. “It’s where we hang out as a family,” Lan said. “It’s my favorite spot in the house.”

In the eight years the family has been in the house, they have changed little. “We did take out white flooring in the kitchen to replace it with terra cotta,” Lan said. “The white showed too much dirt.”

The couple also switched the kitchen cook top from electric to gas to accommodate Bill’s needs as the family cook. The kitchen is fully equipped with a Sub Zero refrigerator, double ovens, a beverage chiller, and a large, granite-topped center island. A brick accent wall includes an arched alcove that is home to the cook top.

Although Kingsmill has a beach and full-service marina, the couple added a small boat dock on their 1.44-acre property. The dock allows them to launch their small rowboat and kayak, and provides a convenient place to feed Jim and Ann, the pair of white swans that live on their pond. “The swans come when we call them,’” said Lan, laughing. “And, our standard poodle comes running when we say Jim and Ann are here.”

Kingsmill Pond does get more crowded in the spring, Lan added.”Every year one swan shows up and we worry that something might have happened to the other. Then, the other one reappears with 5 or 6 chicks in tow.”

As she had hoped when she bought the house, Lan finds living on the water very peaceful, at least most of the time. “There is a large eagle or hawk, a predator bird, that sits on a tall, straight tree in our yard. It sits very still and then dives down to catch a fish in the pond,” Lan said. The pond attracts wildlife that is fun to observe, especially from the deck and its ornate gazebo perched right above the water.

Kingsmill has three swimming pools, which the family often use. The gated community also offers 15 tennis courts, a club house with restaurants and a spa, and several playgrounds. Since Lan and her family are not golfers they don’t use the community’s three championship golf courses that recently led Kingsmill to be named one of the 75 Best Golf Resorts in North America by Golf Digest.

The family does enjoy the biking and walking trails that wrap around the community. “The trails are very long, some of them are paved and some not. It could take an hour or two to make the trail’s loop,” Lan said.

Lan and her family are relocating to southern California. They have put their home on the market through John “Mr. Williamsburg” Womeldorf, who was recommended by Lan’s friend after John helped her buy a home.

“Right after the sale, my friend went to Canada,” Lan said. “ She was planning to replace her new home’s very stained carpeting with hardwood floors when she got back, and mentioned to John in a phone call that she couldn’t stand the idea that she’d have to come home and see that stained carpeting. When she returned from Canada, she found that John had gone in on his off hours and taken out all the stained carpeting. This was after the transaction was already done, and John had been paid. It impressed me that John is not only knowledgeable, but also decent and a nice guy.”

It won’t be easy for Lan to leave her Kingsmill Pond home. “We travel a lot and the house is filled with mementos and photos from our trips,” Lan noted. “My daughter grew up in this house and there are memories here of each phase of her life.”

“We’ve enjoyed that this is not a formal house, it’s furnished for daily living,” Lan added. “This is an easy- to-live-in place.”

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Xanterra looking to add many homes at Kingsmill

Posted on March 20, 2013 by mrwilliamsburg

Xanterra the company that purchased Kingsmill Resort back in August of 2010 has filed a number of land use applications with James City County and seems to be poised to add a number of new home sites to the community,

Five subdivision plats were filed in February, according to county records. Most seem routine: One splits the York County portion of a parcel from its James City counterpart along Kingsmill Road. Another splits up a resort parking lot. A third encompasses more than 200 acres in and around the resort, but county planners have not been told there are any plans for development.

Another, roughly 270 acres around the Woods Course, will need to be rezoned to be part of the planned community before 90 or so planned homes can be added.

What was once intended to be an equestrian center and corral on 25 acres near the intersection of Kingsmill and Wareham’s Pond roads is being split into three parcels with a plan to build more homes.

One of a kind golf course home in Fords Colony

Posted on March 12, 2013 by mrwilliamsburg

“Grand and comfortable.” This was John and Diana’s guiding vision in designing their gracious brick Colonial that bears resemblance to the Governor’s Palace in Colonial Williamsburg.

“We wanted a house that was not a replica of the Governor’s Palace, but that made people say ‘Hey, this looks a little like it,’” said John, the CEO of a federal government contractor. “We wanted it to be one of the neighborhood’s showcases, but we also wanted a place where people would feel comfortable, where they could put their feet up and relax. I feel we accomplished that.”

The 6,500 square foot home was built in 2006 by Hallmark Builders. “We went with Hallmark because of the quality of their homes,” John said. “Their homes are very sturdy and we like the creativity of the owner.”

The couple chose to build their home in the country club community of Ford’s Colony because it offered multiple golf courses. “Diana and I play golf several times a week,” said John. “We knew we would get bored if we played the same course so often.” Ford’s Colony includes three Dan Maples championship golf courses; the couple chose to build their home on the 15^th hole of the Blue Heron course.

Maximizing views of the golf course was a primary goal in placing the home on the nearly half-acre lot. Several of the rooms, including the great room, kitchen, keeping room, master bedroom and study, have outstanding golf course views.

The overall size of the house was influenced by one of John’s must-haves: oversized garage doors to easily get his cars in and out of the home’s two garages. “In some ways, our design size all started with the 10-foot wide garage doors,” said John. “With wider doors, we had a wider base for the house.”

That extra footage was perfect for meeting another of the couple’s requirements, extra large guest bedrooms to accommodate their many guests. Three spacious guest bedrooms with en suite bathrooms are on the second floor; the master bedroom, which includes a sitting area and tray ceiling, is on the main level.

John and Diane are movie-lovers, so a fully equipped movie room was included on the second level, above the two-car garage. The room includes a 60” x 90”movie screen and seven theatre-style reclining seats with ButtKicker simulation technology. The movie room, which is John’s favorite space in the house, includes a wet bar, a beverage center, and a dinette for two. A spiral staircase leads from the movie room to the kitchen.

The second level also includes a game room with a pinball machine, diner-like eating area, and custom built-in twin beds so the couple’s grandchildren could have sleep-overs. “The room was created primarily for our grandchildren,” John noted.

On the main level is a formal living room, a two-story great room, and a large kitchen designed for a true cook. “The kitchen has plenty of space to put everything where you need it,” said John. “Three or four people can work in there without bumping. It’s great for entertaining.”

The kitchen has a breakfast bar, space for a dining table, and a “keeping room” nook area (with fireplace) that overlooks the back yard and the golf course. “It feels so comfortable and cozy when it’s just the two of us,” said Diana of her favorite spot in the house.

Conveniently located off the kitchen is another home essential, a wine room. John and Diana are wine enthusiasts— with a penchant for French wines— so they included a climate controlled wine room with custom racks to hold 880 bottles. “We never had more than 450 bottles of wine there because we kept drinking it!” John joked. The room features a Tiffany lamp and Italian hand paintings of grapes and vines on the double-paned glass of the room’s window and door.

The first floor includes a cherry-paneled study with shelving and a custom, built-in desk large enough that John and Diana can work on opposite sides of the desk at the same time. There is also a main floor music room that houses Diana’s baby grand piano. “There are great acoustics because of the hardwood floors,” said Diana, who is a former NIH grants policy officer. “When I play, the music reverberates through the rest of the house.” Floors on the first level and in the upper hallway/movie room are Brazilian cherry.

Ceilings on the first floor are 10 feet high, and all of the main doors on that level, including the entry door, are 9 feet. “It looks very grand, very impressive,” John said. “And, the doors have period brass fixtures that feel substantial in your hand.”

The couple included extensive, detailed molding throughout the home. The dining room has wainscoting and 10-piece crown molding. The coffered ceiling in the kitchen has 6-piece moldings, and most of the other rooms have crown molding with at least 4 pieces. “The moldings are not pretentious, they’re just really nice,” said John. “The finish work in this house is just fantastic.”

Another unusual feature is the extensive use of different types of granite. Diana’s favorite is the Black Marinace granite used both in the kitchen and as a surround for the study’s fireplace. “It looks like sliced river rock,” she said.

The couple created a backyard oasis with a deck, a hot tub and an outdoor kitchen with gas grill, refrigerator and sink. A pond-less waterfall feature provides the sound of falling water that John enjoys.

The back yard also has a natural gas built-in fire pit. “No wood is required, but sometimes I’ll put a few sticks on it to get the snap and crackle sound,” said John.

The Ford’s Colony gated community offers numerous amenities, including playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, swimming pools, and 200+ acres of natural preserve with 12 miles of paved walking/biking trails. The Country Club’s dining room has garnered AAA Five Diamond awards.

But the couple likes the neighborhood activities even more than the amenities. They were members of the Wine Enthusiasts Club, once hosting a wine party for about 80 people, and participated in the Dance Club. “Ford’s Colony is phenomenal in the way it embraces residents, and it’s easy to make friends here,” said Diana, noting that the monthly newsletter includes pages of activities that range from bowling and fishing to bird watching and theatre. “If you can’t find something interesting here, you’re just not living,” Diana said.

Yet it’s at home that the couple seems most happy. “We just love to be outside, to sit on the deck and watch nature take its course,” said John. “We might put 10 chairs around the fire pit, have a few bottles of wine, invite some friends and talk around the camp fire. We’ve had some really great evenings sitting round that fire pit.”

John and Diana, who have a primary home in the Washington, D.C. area, built their Ford’s Colony home as a second residence, with a plan to retire there. For the first few years, they were able to spend significant time in Ford’s Colony. However, more recently John’s retirement plans changed, and for the past couple years they have spent less than 20 days a year there.

“Since we aren’t able to use it much, even though we love it and long to go down, we’re selling the home,” John said. Why did they choose John Womeldorf, Mr. Williamsburg, to help them with the sale? “His marketing strategy matched what we were looking for,” said Diana. “And the company had impressive credentials.”

Diana said that she will miss her Ford’s Colony home. “Some of my favorite times were in the fall, sitting by the fire pit, looking onto the golf course with a glass of wine and chatting into the dark.”

Why the stories? Because these aren’t just houses, they’re homes.

Mr. Williamsburg knows that when you’re looking for a new place, you’re searching for more than just four walls plus amenities, you’re looking for that welcoming refuge we call home That’s why we go beyond the standard “4 bedrooms, 3 baths on large lot” statistics, to share how others have lived in this house, to reveal the home’s unique personality, to help you decide whether this is a place where your family could thrive.

We trust these stories will assist you in finding your way home.

Want to tell your home’s story? Contact John “Mr. Williamsburg” Womeldorf at (757) 254-8136 or John@MrWilliamsburg.com and we’ll get you started.

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Who sold more Fords Colony real estate in 2012 ?

Posted on February 16, 2013 by mrwilliamsburg

Bragging Rights !

It seems there are many real estate brokers in the area that claim to be #1 this and #1 that. I felt it was time to set the record straight. Drum roll please.

The NUMBER #1 Brokerage for sales and listings in Fords Colony in 2012 was Liz Moore and Associates. With an astounding 31.98% market share, we sold or listed one of every three homes in the community in 2012.

The runners up for 2012 in second and third place were William E Wood and Fords Colony Realty who had a COMBINED share of 28% .

Our company had sales greater than the combined totals for the offices in 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th place combined.

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Download a detailed sales report for Fords Colony showing all homes sold in 2012

Download sales statistics for Fords Colony in 2012 here

What does this mean for you? Well, we’ve had a strong market this year with steady home values and an increase in market activity. If you’re thinking of selling anytime soon, consider going on the market to take advantage of the increased number of buyers, list prices, sales prices, and fewer days on the market before sale..

Psst.I’m a real estate agent.

This post was authored by local resident and REALTOR, John Womeldorf. John is known around town as Mr. Williamsburg, for both his extensive knowledge of the Williamsburg/ Hampton Roads area and his expertise in the local real estate market.

Thanks for stopping by my website. I would love to help you find your dream home and community in the Hampton Roads or Williamsburg area or to sell your existing home.

I can help you access all the information you will need about choosing a neighborhood and buying a home in New Kent, Gloucester, Newport News, Hampton, York County, Smithfield, Williamsburg, Poquoson or the greater Hampton Roads area, including area information on schools, local government, shopping, activities for the children and more! Whether you have made a decision to relocate, retire or are just considering a move to Williamsburg or Hampton Roads VA, let me help make your transition or PCS to the area a smooth and enjoyable one!

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Fords Colony Real Estate Market Turns Around in 2012

Posted on February 10, 2013 by mrwilliamsburg

What a difference a year makes for home sales in Fords Colony, Williamsburg VA !

At the beginning of 2012 the unsold home inventory in Fords Colony stood at almost a 17 month supply. As of today it is almost at six months, WOW. ( six months is considered a balanced market. Under six months is a sellers market)

This makes it the number one most improved neighborhood market in the James City County, Williamsburg VA area..

It almost feels like 2005 again with a number of homes selling within a few days and multiple offers coming in on a number of listings.

From a low of 78 sales in 2011,the total number of homes sold soared 56% in 2012 to 118 homes.

In 2012 there were 19 homes in Fords Colony that sold in 10 days or less. 45 homes sold in 45 days or less. Basically if a homes comes on the market in Fords Colony that is realistically priced and is decent condition they are selling in a very short period.

A few highlights for 2012:

Median days on market has dropped from 345 to 73 days !

The number of homes on the market has dropped from 112 in Jan 2012 to 88 in Jan 2013 (21% drop)

8 home sales have closed in 2013 so far compared to 3 in January 2012 ( 166% increase)

A number of price categories had tremendous jumps in sales activities. Sales for homes priced from 350k to 400k increased 78% from 14 sales in 2011 to 25 sales in 2012. From 450k to 500k the number of homes sold soared 89% from 9 to 17.

500k to 550k jumped 45%. 600k to 700k home sales increased 66% from 6 to 10. The upper end is starting to move again as well . There were 4 sales over $900k in Fords Colony in 2012 versus only 2 in 2011

List prices are increasing in 2013. The median list price has jumped 10% from $454,500 to $500k.. Although median sales prices dipped from $487,500 in 2011 to 479k in 2012. It is steadily increasing in the last 12 months. We will most likely see a 10% increase in median sales prices this year due to the low inventory of home.

Percentage discounts from list price ranged from 84% to 1.03 percent. Yes, that’s correct buyers paid more than list price. The median discount has been 96% from list price . This has risen to 98% in the last 3 months. We are seeing a number of offers coming in at list price. In this price range fewer buyers are asking for closing costs. Most simply pay them own.

So, what does this mean to you as a buyer ? Expect to pay more , make an offer quickly if you want the home, expect competing offers on nice homes that are priced reasonably.

If you are Fords Colony homeowner thinking of selling , maybe now is the time !. I would be happy to chat if you so desire..

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Colonial Heritage in Williamsburg VA too good to leave for this retired couple

Posted on January 27, 2013 by mrwilliamsburg

Dick and Mary Sue Metrey’s traditionally-styled, open concept home on a quiet cul-de-sac in Colonial Heritage is up for sale. But that’s not because the couple want to leave the gated, 55+ active adults community; it’s because they want to stay.

For Dick and Mary Sue, the gracious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home they built on Blakemore Terrace in Colonial Heritage was only a summer place; their primary residence was near Washington, DC. But after less than two years of living there part-time, the couple have decided to make Colonial Heritage their permanent home.

“There is such a sense of community here,” said Mary Sue, who is retired from working with the mentally disabled. “People are friendly and they’re interesting.” However, with a huge immediate family of 19 children and grandchildren who love to visit, the Metreys need more room than their 1,756 square foot “Aldrich” model can provide. The couple regretfully decided to sell their Blakemore Terrace home, but they are building a larger home in Colonial Heritage just down the street.

Dick and Mary Sue were originally drawn to Colonial Heritage for the community’s sociable character. “About 15 years ago we bought a condo in Williamsburg,” explained Mary Sue. “But eventually we wanted more of a neighborhood experience than we got with the condo, so we started looking for another home in Williamsburg.” During their search, the couple toured Colonial Heritage with a representative of the developer, Lennar Corporation, and saw firsthand the community’s welcoming nature.

“As we were driving through the neighborhood, everyone stopped to talk with the Lennar rep,” said Mary Sue. “And they talked with us, too.”

In 2010-11, the couple built their home at 6808 Blakemore Terrace. “It’s one of the biggest lots,” said Dick, an engineer retired from high-level positions with Naval research institutions. “Most are about 6,000 square feet and ours is 8,000 square feet. It’s also on the nicest cul-de-sac.”

Mary Sue likes the way the home is sited on the property. “There’s no house abutting the back of our home, so no one look into our great room from the back of the property,” she said. “And the front of the house doesn’t face anyone else’s door.” Colonial Heritage’s 170-acre, 18-hole Arthur Hills championship golf course sits only a few houses away.

The Metreys built their single-level home for easy living. It has no steps, and includes user-friendly amenities such as lever handles on interior doors, a seat in the oversized master shower, and comfort height toilets and vanities. The open concept floor plan includes a spacious living/dining great room with a gas fireplace finished with a Colonial style mantel and a granite surround and hearth. Sliding doors lead from the great room’s dining area to the deck. The great room is also open to a chef’s kitchen that features both a breakfast bar and a breakfast nook, furniture grade Timberlake cabinetry with accent glass fronts, Corian countertops, and a gas cook top. Bringing in the groceries is a breeze: the kitchen connects to a convenient mudroom/laundry off the two-car garage.

All rooms have 9 foot ceilings – perfect for Dick, who is 6’2” tall— and several feature crown molding. Most of the home is carpeted, but there is oak hardwood flooring in the kitchen and in the foyer, which receives natural light from glass transom and side lights framing the home’s six-panel entry door. “I love the foyer, the fact that you don’t walk in the house and right into the great room,” Mary Sue noted.

The home’s Lennar-appointed builder, Matt, impressed Mary Sue with his emphasis on solid construction and attention to details. “When we had our walk-through, Matt noticed things even we didn’t see,” she said. “They were very small things, but he fixed them all.” Matt’s desire to ensure everything in the house was just right, led the couple to request him as the builder of their next Colonial Heritage home.

The yard is low maintenance. “Since we weren’t there to water all the time, we wanted to be sure the house still had nice grass,” Mary Sue said. “So we installed a very nice irrigation system.”

The couple like that Colonial Heritage, which offers tennis and bocce courts, and an 8,500 square foot fitness center, is such an active community. “There are a lot of new retirees here, it seems most residents aren’t elderly,” said Mary Sue. “You see people walking, biking and jogging, and many walk their dogs.”

While Dick bikes and jogs, Mary Sue swims at the community’s indoor and outdoor pools. She also enjoys playing in a social bridge group. “There are so many clubs and activities here, the monthly calendar must be 20 pages long,” she said. In fact, the clubs at Colonial Heritage run the gamut from a William and Mary Sports Teams Support Club to groups focused on bluegrass music, travel, and history. Mary Sue pointed out that the community also has a service oriented organization, the Colonial Heritage Community Foundation, which provides support to residents who are caregivers.

The couple especially loves the 25,000 square-foot Colonial style clubhouse, which includes both a fine dining restaurant and a casual grille. “We’ve been to New Year’s Eve parties at the clubhouse, and we’ve brought our families there for holiday dinners,” Mary Sue said. “Wednesday nights are half-price burgers at the club and everyone loves that.”

The Metreys frequently take advantage of cultural and social activities that Colonial Williamsburg—only five miles from Colonial Heritage—has to offer. “There are so many lectures there, ranging from wine making to barrel making,” noted Mary Sue. She added that some of her neighbors share such interests. “At Colonial Heritage there are people from all over the country, and with different backgrounds. We’ve met a lot of people there who are teachers, nurses, doctors, engineers…who seem to be interested in the same things we are.”

Although they are excited to be moving to Colonial Heritage full-time, the couple will miss their home on Blakemore Way, which Mary Sue described as “so gently used that there are some closet shelves we’ve never even used.”

“We’ve had a neighborhood Christmas gathering there,” Mary Sue noted. “And we have loved having our grandchildren visit us there. One of our grandchildren said he likes this house better than our big house [outside Washington] with the pool!”

“We were charter members of this cul-de-sac,” Mary Sue added. “And even though we were only there part-time, we made a lot of good friends.”

Why the stories? Because these aren’t just houses, they’re homes.

Mr. Williamsburg knows that when you’re looking for a new place, you’re searching for more than just four walls plus amenities, you’re looking for that welcoming refuge we call home That’s why we go beyond the standard “4 bedrooms, 3 baths on large lot” statistics, to share how others have lived in this house, to reveal the home’s unique personality, to help you decide whether this is a place where your family could thrive.

We trust these stories will assist you in finding your way home.

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Top selling Williamsburg VA neighborhoods for 2012

Posted on January 25, 2013 by mrwilliamsburg

Time for a little recap of 2012 for Williamsburg, Virginia real estate. It’s always interesting to see which neighborhoods buyers were attracted to during their Williamsburg VA home search. Where were people buying homes in Williamsburg/ James City County and Upper York County in 2012 ? Well, let’s find out.

Several new home neighborhoods in the area continued to sell well. Among them were White Hall, Colonial Heritage, New Town, Greensprings West , The Settlement at Powhatan Creek and Marywood amongst others.

Note that a number of new homes are sold that aren’t reported to our MLS. I will post updates later in the year as soon as the tax records are updated.

If you want to compare to past years you can find the 2011 numbers here If you Want see the top selling neighborhoods in 2010 in Williamsburg here and here if you want to look at 2009 top neighborhoods

Explore Williamsburg and Hampton Roads neighborhoods here

If you would like more advanced sales stats for any neighborhood in the Williamsburg or Hampton Roads VA area send and email to John@MrWilliamsburg.com

Here are the Top Selling Williamsburg Va/ James City County Neighborhoods in 2012

Number Rank	Neighborhood	Number of sales
1	Fords Colony	118
2	Kingsmill	98
3	White Hall	46
4	Colonial Heritage	35
5	New Town	34
6	Williamsburg Commons	21
7	Queens Lake	21
8	Governors Land	20
9	Greensprings West	19
10	Stonehouse	18
11	Braemar Creek	18
12	Villages of Westminster	17
13	Seasons Trace	16
14	Lake Powell Forest	14
15	Powhatan Secondary.	13
16	Settlement at Powhatan Creek	13
17	Fairway Villas	12
18	Marywood	12
19	Villages of Powhatan	12
20	La Fontaine	11
21	Scotts Pond	11
22	Springhill	11
23	Williamsburg Village at Norge	11
24	Pelegs Point	10
25	York Terrace	9
26	Westmoreland	9
27	Holly Hills	9
28	Michelle Point	9
29	Chcikahominy Haven	9
30	Creekside Landing	9
31	Wellington	8
32	St Georges Hundred	8
33	Longhill Station	8
34	Fenwick Hills	8
35	Skipwith Farms	7
36	First Colony	7
37	Queenswood	6
38	Kristiansand	6
39	Longhill Gate	6
40	Berkeleys Green	6
41	Cypress Point	6
42	Fernbrook	6
43	Hunters Creek	5
44	Lake Toano Estates	5
45	Mirror Lake Estate	5
46	Monticello Woods	5
47	Piney Creek Estate	5
48	Port Anne	5
49	Shellis Square	5
50	Sunset Meadows	5
51	Warhill Green	5
52	Westray Downs	5
53	Windsor Forest	5
54	Bruton Glen	5
55	Chisel Run	5
56	Cobble Creek	5
57	Cromwell Ridge	5
58	Brandywyne	4
59	Country Club Acres	4
60	Fieldcrest Estates	4
51	Forest Glen	4
62	Great Woods	4
63	Penniman East	4
64	Powhatan Woods	4
65	Rolling Woods	4
66	Settlers Mill	4
67	Shellbank Woods	4
68	Skimino Landing Estates	4
69	The Meadows	4
70	The Mews	4
71	Williamsburg Bluffs	4

So there you have it. Our 2012 Top Williamsburg VA neighborhoods. If i can be of assistance in your Williamsburg VA home search, don’t hesitate to contact me

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Welcome to Mr Williamsburg’s blog where I write about Williamsburg VA real estate trends, where to live, eat, play and how to buy or sell a house in Virginia. This part of the world is where I call home, it is a place I love and I hope that joy shows through!.

I would love to help you find your dream home and community in the Hampton Roads or Williamsburg area or to sell your existing home.This post was authored by local resident and REALTOR, John Womeldorf. John is known around town as Mr. Williamsburg, for both his extensive knowledge of Hampton Roads and the historic triangle, and his expertise in the local real estate market. His websites,WilliamsburgsRealEstate.com and Mr Williamsburg.com were created as a resource for folks who are exploring a move to Williamsburg, VA , Hampton Roads VA and the surrounding areas of the Virginia Peninsula.

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Kingsmill to host House Republican Conference

Posted on January 9, 2013 by mrwilliamsburg

entrance The "high-profile event" Kingsmill will host this month will not be a repeat of the 2009 visit by President Barack Obama and the House Democratic Caucus. This year the resort will host the other side.

According to Gordon Neal, deputy press secretary for Rep. Rob Wittman (R-1st), the House Republican Conference will visit Kingsmill for its annual retreat Jan. 16-18, 2013

While the event will be held in Wittman’s district, Neal said the congressman isn’t the host.

"All the details are being handled by the conference," he said in a phone interview Tuesday.

The Gazette first learned of the upcoming event when Kingsmill Executive Vice President Robin Carson notified residents the resort would be closed for most of the three-day event.

More of the story here

Construction moving along at Settlers Market in Williamsburg

Posted on December 14, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

Construction crews are busy at work on the Settlers Market shopping center in James City County. Once complete it will feature 250,000 square feet of retail space along with an adjoining residential component located along Settlers Market Boulevard adjacent to the center.

At this point a Spring 2013 opening is planned for the new Stein Mart, HomeGoods ,ULTA Michaels,Dress Barn, Five Below and Shoe Carnival stores.

They will join the existing Trader Joes, Bakers Crust, AT&T,Sleepy’s Long & Foster Real Estate, BB&T Bank as well as a “Wal Mart Neighborhood Market” grocery store that is on track to start construction soon.

The center is being developed by FCP and its partner, Westmoreland Partners,who are represented in retail leasing by the Norfolk office of The Shopping Center Group.

Settlers Market was acquired by Federal Capital Partners and Westmoreland Partners earlier this year for $13.25 million from Union Bank who foreclosed on the property in Feb 2011

The original owner/ developer was AIG Baker who had originally obtained a $55.5 million note to develop the property with a 350,000-square-foot combination of upscale retail, office and residential space. AIG Baker’s plans ground to a halt in 2008 with the downturn in the economy

Settlers Market is located at the intersection of Rt 199 and Monticello Avenue and is the gateway for the New Town Master Plan Development Corridor.

The acquisition was the second FCP transaction with Howard Biel and Drew Gorman of WML since the company announced an alliance with the retail veterans in fall 2010. The alliance focuses on purchasing development and redevelopment opportunities, notes on troubled assets and existing income-producing retail assets throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
"Settler’s Market … was in need of a new owner, developer, capital and vision to complete the center," said FCP Managing Partner, Esko Korhonen. "We had the opportunity to purchase the site at a significant discount to in-place cost and will be working closely with representative agencies of James City County and the New Town Associates Design and Review Board to revisit the current site plan so that the project can maximize its potential."

Wal Mart breaking ground soon for Neighborhood Market in New Town/ Settlers Market

Posted on December 8, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

Wal-Mart is nearly ready to break ground on its Neighborhood Market off Monticello Avenue.

"We don’t have a certain grand opening date yet," said spokesman William Wertz. "We hope to start construction shortly after the new year. We’re going through the final phases of getting all the permits in order."

The new 41,785-square-foot grocery store will be the latest addition at Settler’s Market, which has restarted construction after building ceased and the site was auctioned a few years ago.

Wal-Mart dodged those troubles. It bought the eight-acre property at the corner of Monticello and Route 199 for $6 million in 2008, separately from Settler’s Market, and has been quietly sitting on its plans. This year, the company received approvals from New Town’s Design Review Board and the county’s Planning Commission Design Review Committee to move ahead.

Unlike the Wal-Mart’s, this store is mostly a grocery and will not carry clothing. Along with regular produce, it will carry locally grown produce as well as having a deli and a bakery

More of the story here in the VA Gazette

Fords Colony Country Club announces sale

Posted on December 4, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

The sale of of Ford’s Colony Country Club in Williamsburg was finalized on Friday, November 30, 2012. The club was purchased by a joint venture comprised of Accord Golf Capital and Och-Ziff Real Estate. The joint venture brings together a management team with well over 50 years of combined golf industry experience and a significant capital provider. The venture was created to acquire golf assets similar in size and stature to Ford’s Colony. Ford’s Colony is the first of what we believe will be many such acquisitions. The new owner has retained Traditional Golf Management (TGM) to oversee the day to day operations of the club. There is a fantastic team in place at Ford’s Colony and we are looking forward to working with them to build upon the great reputation that has been established through the years.

Traditional Golf Management (TGM) is a golf management company established in 1999, located in Toano, Virginia. TGM operates a total of thirteen clubs including six in Virginia Brickshire in Providence Forge, King Carter in Irvington, , Royal New Kent in Providence Forge, Stonehouse in Toano, and Stonewall Golf Club in Gainesville
TGM also operates clubs in North Carolina (5), Connecticut (1) and New York (1). TGM has extensive experience operating both private and semi-private golf clubs. At each of TGM s clubs we strive to enhance the overall member experience and customer satisfaction through open and frequent communication, upgraded member services, structured and ongoing capital improvements and ultimately improving the overall member value proposition.

Country Club @ Fords Colony (6) The new ownership group not only understands how important Ford’s Colony is to the members as an amenity and social hub, but also understands the value the club brings to the residents of the surrounding community. TGM is working diligently to compile a comprehensive plan of improvements and enhancements,

Beginning January 1, 2013, Fords Colony Country Club members will have reciprocal member access to the three local TGM Clubs as well as reciprocal access to an additional nine Clubs in the TGM network. Members can play at Stonehouse, Royal New Kent and Brickshire for a member cart fee of $20.

Holiday skating at New Town rink

Posted on November 20, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

Well,. its no Rockefeller Center but Williamsburg’s first outdoor Skating Rink opens in New Town, this Friday Nov 23rd at noon.

Presented by Iron-Bound Gym in partnership with James City County and New Town the synthetic rink will be open seven days a week until January 13th, 2013.

Skating is $7/person including skate rental or $5/person with your own skates. All participants must wear ice skates. Season passes are also available for $50/person and include skates. Children under age 12 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.

Well,. its no Rockefeller Center but Williamsburg's first outdoor Skating Rink opens in New Town, this Friday Nov 23rd at noon.

See below for more specifics….

So “Does it look like real ice?” from a distance it looks like the real thing, Up close, the plastic panels appear snapped together like puzzle pieces.

So what’s it like to skate on synthetic ice ? While I am not a skater bit it felt hard to move your feet. It didn’t feel as slippery as real ice so you can’t go as fast. which is probably a good thing. When you stop moving your feet you stop moving, so you don’t have that overwhelming slipping feeling.

No one claims it exactly replicates ice. There’s a resistance. You’re actually pushing off and stroking harder. I am told the surface is good for training because beginners become “stronger at a faster rate.

The rink uses a plastic polymer injected with oils that are released “when the blade heats up and melts the top layer of the polymer. It should become slipperier as more people skate it.

. “You really need a large amount of people on there to get the oils worked around,” she said. “It’s not ice, obviously.”

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Tickets on sale for the 2013 Kingsmill Championship

Posted on November 17, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

michelob open 1st tee Tickets are now on sale for the 2013 Kingsmill Championship to be held April 29 – May 5, 2013, on the River Course at Kingsmill Resort. Tickets, including a Special Holiday Promotion, are available here

General tickets start as low as $25.

Kingsmill is offering a “special holiday promotion” through Dec. 31 that might be attractive for the golfer’s in your social circle.

$60 buys you a discounted grounds badge for tournament week – Wednesday through Sunday, May 1-5 – plus a complimentary green fee good for any of Kingsmill’s three courses. For $80, you get grounds and clubhouse access along with the green fee.

The complimentary green fee is available for use on all three Kingsmill Resort courses, valued up to $185. These holiday gift offers will only be available until December 31^st.

Throughout tournament week, Kids 17 & under are admitted free with a ticketed adult. Active and retired military will also receive special ticket promotions throughout the week.

kingsmill golf course The 2012 Kingsmill Championship had record-breaking crowds with more than 62,000 spectators watching the stars of the LPGA battle it out for the $1.3 million purse. With a stellar leaderboard and a 9-hole playoff, Jiyai Shin beat Paul Creamer to win the Kingsmill Championship, ending the longest playoff between two players in LPGA history.

“We are excited to have the Kingsmill Championship during the new spring dates this year,” stated Wayne Nooe, Executive Director of the Kingsmill Championship. “The 2012 event was an exciting family-friendly atmosphere with great golf and we look forward to welcoming the best LPGA players from all over the world once again to Kingsmill Resort.”

For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit the tournament website

About the Kingsmill Championship

The Kingsmill Championship is being staged April 29 – May 5, 2013 at Kingsmill Resort’s River Course. The top women golfers in the world will compete for the $1.3 million purse in this 72‐hole, stroke play tournament. Kids 17 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult. Active and retired military will also receive special ticket promotions throughout the week.

About Kingsmill on The James and Kingsmill Resort

kingsmill18tholerivercourse Kingsmill Resort, is a AAA Four Diamond resort that offers 422 guest rooms and suites, a 19,000‐square‐foot IACC certified conference center, six restaurants. three Championship Golf Courses with a golf club house, a tennis club with fifteen courts. There is a superb sports club with both indoor and outdoor pools, racquetball courts, sauna, and fitness rooms. There is also a full service spa and a large marina on the river with access to the bay. The full service marina has 90 permanent slips and 15 transient boat slips.

Kingsmill is located off I‐64 between Richmond and Norfolk and within close proximity to Williamsburg’s numerous destinations including Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg, The College of William & Mary, Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center.

Quarterpath Trace Kingsmill The community spans 2900 acres of protected area along the historic James River. Forty percent of the rolling green and wooded development will remain untouched forever. The two gated entrances are manned round the clock and there is a private police force.

There are a wide variety of housing choices available for sale in Kingsmill,ranging from condos, townhouses, and courtyard/ patio/ villas on smaller lots to smaller detached single family and large luxury homes, many with first floor master suites. Many of the homes were designed with seniors in mind.

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James City County recognizes Kingsmill Resort

Posted on November 5, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

James City County’s Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority (EDA) recognized Kingsmill Resort at its 19^th annual Celebration of Business. Kingsmill Resort was this year’s recipient of the Captain John Smith Award, given by the County’s economic development team to a business, organization or individual for exemplary contributions in the James City County (JCC) business community.

James City County’s Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority (EDA) recognized Kingsmill Resort at its 19th annual Celebration of Business. Kingsmill Resort was this year’s recipient of the Captain John Smith Award, given by the County’s economic development team to a business, organization or individual for exemplary contributions in the James City County (JCC) business community. In presenting Kingsmill Resort the award, Roberts District Supervisor and 2012 Board Chairman, John McGlennon, noted the company has been a member of the JCC business community since the 1970s, “For more than 30 years, Kingsmill Resort has assisted in supporting a thriving tourism base for James City County and the Historic Triangle. Kingsmill Resort is the 2012 recipient of the Captain John Smith Award for their continued investment in James City County and their sustainable efforts at the resort.”

Receiving the award for Kingsmill Resort was Wayne Nooe, Vice President of Golf and Club Operations. Nooe stated, “On behalf of Kingsmill Resort, both Robin Carson and I thank you and your businesses for supporting the resort and events we have at Kingsmill. We are happy to be here in James City County and have had wonderful partnerships over the years.”

Kingsmill Resort was originally developed by Anheuser-Busch, but was sold to Xanterra Parks and Resorts in 2010. Xanterra is a privately-owned United States park and resort management company based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The resort hosted a total of 29 professional golf tournaments from 1981 through 2009, notably among them LPGA and PGA Tour events. In 2012, Kingsmill Resort announced the return of the LPGA to James City County with the inaugural Kingsmill Championship which was held in September 2012. The tournament event will be held again in May 2013.

The Celebration of Business is an appreciation event for existing companies in James City County. The event was held on Nov. 1, 2012 in the Jamestown Settlement’s Rotunda and Great Hall.

Photo Caption: L to R: Board of Supervisors Chair, John McGlennon; Kingsmill Resort, Wayne Nooe; Economic Development Authority Chair, Paul Gerhardt; JCC County Administrator, Robert C. Middaugh

About Kingsmill on The James

kingsmill resort in williamsburg Kingsmill On The James is a vibrant resort community, less than three miles from Colonial Williamsburg, and located on a 2900 acre protected area along the historic James River. Forty percent of the rolling green and wooded development will remain untouched. The two gated entrances are manned round the clock and there is a private police force.

There are a wide variety of housing choices available for sale in Kingsmill, these range from condos, townhouses, and courtyard/ patio/ villas on smaller lots to smaller detached single family and large luxury homes, many with first floor master suites. Many of the homes were designed with seniors in mind.

There are six restaurants on site, 54 holes of golf with a golf club house, and a tennis club with fifteen courts. There is a superb sports club with both indoor and outdoor pools, racquetball courts, sauna, and fitness rooms. There is also a full service spa and a large marina on the river with access to the bay. The full service marina has 90 permanent slips and 15 transient boat slips.

Kingsmill is located off I-64 between Richmond and Norfolk and within close proximity to Williamsburg’s numerous destinations including Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg, The College of William & Mary, Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center.

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Ice Skating is coming to New Town

Posted on October 12, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

Ironbound Gym, Town Management and James City County are partnering on ice this holiday season! The team is offering citizens and visitors another family-friendly recreational opportunity in New Town, a synthetic ice skating rink in Sullivan Square. The rink opens daily after Thanksgiving, Nov. 23 through Jan.13. There are weekday, weekend and winter break hours. The rink is closed on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Skating is $7/person including skate rental or $5/person with your own skates. Season passes are also available for $50 and include skates. Sullivan Square is located behind Legacy Hall in New Town, 4301 New Town Ave.

The rink opens daily, Nov. 23 through Jan. 13. There are weekday, weekend and winter break hours.

Skating is conducted in sessions: 10-11:30 a.m., noon-1:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., 4-5:30 p.m., 6-7:30 p.m. and 8-9:30 p.m. Operation hours may be adjusted based on weather conditions, participation numbers and special events. Children aged 11 and younger must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. All participants must wear skates.

The skate rink surface is made of an EZ Glide 350 synthetic ice surface, offering a smooth surface suitable for skaters of all ages and abilities.

For more information on skating, please call the JCC Park Office at 757-259-5360 or check the website

2012 –2013 Hours Nov. 23–Dec. 20, Weekdays: 4-9:30 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sunday: noon-7:30 p.m.

Winter Break, Dec. 21-Jan. 1, Weekdays: noon-9:30 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sunday: noon-7:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Christmas Day, Closed

Weekends Only, Jan. 4-13, Saturday: 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sunday: noon-7:30 p.m.

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Ford’s Colony Hosts 25th Anniversary Parade this weekend

Posted on October 10, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

A parade will be held this Saturday October 13th to Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Fords Colony

The parade honors Ford’s Colony’s residents who are active duty military, veterans and its community volunteers which number in the hundreds.

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA The parade will start at 1:00 PM along Williamsburg West Drive starting at the gate off Longhill Road and concluding with a ceremony (EMCEED BY AL WOODS) at the Westbury Pool where Ford’s Colony military heroes and volunteers will receive the accolades they deserve.

The long range weather forecast is for partly cloudy skies, temperatures in the mid 60s and no wind. Bring your chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy this beautiful, celebratory day
It’s a “don’t miss happening” at Ford’s Colony. Come cheer for the 10 Grand Marshalls, all WW II veterans, riding in beautiful cars supplied by Fords Colony residents and some of their Auto Enthusiasts. The massed color guards of the James City County Fire and Police Departments will lead the parade followed by active duty military and veterans, an element of the Colonial Williamsburg Fife and Drum Corps, many of resident clubs and volunteers waving flags and carrying banners, and the marching Band of The Lafayette High School Rams.

Want to go?

The parade starts at 1 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 13, along Williamsburg West Drive. It is open to the public, but parking is limited. Plan to arrive at or before 12:30 pm.

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Kingsmill Resort earns TripAdvisor award

Posted on October 5, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg VA announced Tuesday that it has earned a 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade is awarded to businesses that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on the world’s largest travel site. Awardees are required to maintain a traveler review rating of four out of a possible five, as well as meeting other criteria. “To know our guests enjoy their experience so much that they want to share it with other potential travelers is a great achievement for Kingsmill and we look forward to sharing this standard of excellence with our future guests,” said Richard Keurajian, Kingsmill’s vice president of sales & marketing.

Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award. kingsmill resort in williamsburg

About Kingsmill on The James

Kingsmill On The James is a vibrant resort community, less than three miles from Colonial Williamsburg, and located on a 2900 acre protected area along the historic James River. Forty percent of the rolling green and wooded development will remain untouched. The two gated entrances are manned round the clock and there is a private police force.

There are a wide variety of housing choices available for residents in Kingsmill, these range from condos, townhouses, and courtyard/ patio/ villas on smaller lots to smaller detached single family and large luxury homes, many with first floor master suites. Many of the homes were designed with seniors in mind.

For additional information about Kingsmill real estate click here

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Landfall at Jamestown- Williamsburg VA Neighborhood Spotlight

Posted on September 3, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

Entrance to Landfall at Jamestown Williamsburg, VA is a great place to call home. It’s full of character and culture and has as very mild climate.

All these things and more are reason enough to put down stakes in Williamsburg / James City County , but with so many wonderful neighborhoods to choose from it can be tough to decide what one is right for you. That’s why “Mr Williamsburg” writes these Neighborhood Spotlight articles to introduce readers to the pros and cons of the area’s many unique locales. Today, we’re looking at the exciting Landfall At Jamestown neighborhood.

Ever heard of the neighborhood, Landfall at Jamestown ? Chances are no unless you are a local .This small neighborhood is nestled alongside Powhatan Creek off of Jamestown Road less than half a mile from Jamestown Settlement, Colonial Parkway, Jamestown Beach and other nearby points of interest.

This desirable James City County Williamsburg community will bring out the boater in you! Some of the homes at Landfall offer piers/ waterfront access to Powhatan Creek which leads you out the James River.

classic cape in Landfall at Jamestown In the late 1990’s, Landfall was a Parade of Homes showcase neighborhood where some of the areas most respected builders created beautiful custom homes. Landfall is currently home to approximately 90 families with home prices that range from the $500’s to $2 million +. . The community is set on 125 acres and will contain 104 homes once all of the lots are built on.

The community offers plenty of open space, beautiful water views and a wonderful set of amenities that include a wooded walking trail near Powhatan Creek , A Community Dock, with access to the James River, Tennis Courts The Landfall Look Out. A great place to watch the birds from a bluff over the stream, Community Pond and path,and plenty of Green Space and woods.

Joel Sheppard Home at Landfall at Jamestown There are currently, a select few building lots still available if you like waterfront property yet want to live close to everything that Williamsburg has to offer.

One of the most attractive things about Landfall is the privacy. In fact most of the homes either back up to water, to a wooded buffer or to a horse farm. Many of the home sites are an acre or larger and are home to deer, rabbits, geese, ducks, squirrels and birds.

Community pier The neighborhoods has a community dock with a rack to store kayaks and canoes for homeowners A number of the homes have their own private docks on Powhatan Creek which leads directly to the James River. Depth at these piers is between 2 to 4 feet at mean low tide..

Landfall Makes The Grade!!!

Landfall students are fortunate to attend James City County Schools. Students go to Rawls Byrd Elementary School, Berkeley Middle School and Jamestown High School.

For parents desiring private school options there are numerous options to choose from including Walsingham Academy, Hampton Roads Academy, Williamsburg Christian, Providence Classical and more.

Explore private school locations here

park area at landfall Landfall has an HOA that offers plenty of opportunities to participate: The HOA manages the tennis courts, and the common areas in the neighborhood as well as the Neighborhood Watch Program and numerous social events and picnics each year. The annual home owner association fee is $804.

Although Landfall does not have a pool the nearby Kingswood pool and the First Colony neighborhood pool welcomes Landfall residents and families to join their pool and their award winning swim teams.

What is for sale in Landfall

Over the last year, home sale prices in Fernbrook have ranged from $525,000 to over 2 million..

Prices vary according to size, condition and age,. Sold prices for the two home sales last year were $525k for a 3000+ square foot two story home built in 2004 to $650k for a four bedroom , 2.5 bath, 3584 square foot home built in 2004 that was waterfront and had a pier…

View available Landfall building lots for sale here

Nearby Golf Options: Williamsburg National Golf Golden Horseshoe

Nearby Fitness Options:: James City Recreation Center, Ironbound Gym

Nearby Boating Options: Jamestown Marina, Governors Land Marina, Chickahominy Riverfront Park

Closest Grocery Store: Farm Fresh at Five Forks, Martins at Monticello Marketplace, Trader Joes, Fresh Market, Food Lion

Landfall at Jamestown location and Nearby Points of Interest

Directions: From I- 64, Take Exit 242 or 234 to Route 199 toward Williamsburg. Turn onto Jamestown Rd south . Go three miles and turn left into Landfall.

Located off Jamestown Rd ,only a short walk or bike ride away is Jamestown the site of the first permanent English colony in America. Landfall is located approximately 10 minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown. It is easily accessible to RT 199 and I-64 for an easy commute to the peninsula, Newport News, Ft Eustis, Langley AFB, Cheatham Annex, USCG Yorktown and other points on the Peninsula. . It is a short walk to the picturesque VA Capital Trail for miles of hiking and biking. When complete the VA Capital Trail will be a 50+ mile long, multi-use trail, that will eventually connect the two historic capitals of Jamestown – the site of America’s first permanent English settlement in 1607, and Richmond the current capital of VA.

Eco Discovery Park- right around the corner from Landfall ,The.Jamestown Yacht Basin, is getting underway with new management. The park is renting bikes, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. Geocaching GPS devices will be available as well as kayak tours. Colonial Pedicab, a local bicycle and taxi company, is offering services. Discovery Park owner Steve Rose adds that a stocked marine store will soon offer refreshments, bait and tackle and other boating and outdoor needs. The marina itself is in full operation and has slips for rent. Boat service is available through Hampton Marine Services. More changes are planned for the future. The park plans to add a café and deck in the upstairs of the main building. The park eventually will feature an environmental learning center and exhibits. The exhibits are slated to start next year along with a system of walking trails.

GREENSPRINGS INTERPRETIVE TRAIL

Down the street from Landfall lies the Greensprings Interpretive Trail .Wander along this 3.5-mile nature trail that loops through a landscape of beaver ponds, wetlands and forests. The trail includes sections of wooden boardwalk as well as interpretative signs about the environment, historical events of the early colonists and American Indians and area wildlife.

Jamestown Beach Park You can have fun under the sun and tan on the sand all while you enjoy the sensation of the summer breeze that makes its way across the James River and ushers in the waves to shore. The park features a newly restored beach with a beautiful waterfront view of the natural environment and sunsets that will leave you in awe! You can bring your own gas grill or use the park’s charcoal grills to prepare your favorite summer foods in a shaded picnic area.

Only a short walk or bike ride away is Jamestown the site of the first permanent English colony in America. On May 13, 1607, one hundred four Englishmen arrived in three small ships and moored them to the trees on this island. The following day the English came ashore–never to leave.
There are two sites to see at Jamestown both of which are compelling attractions. At Historic Jamestowne, part of the Colonial National Historic Park, you can explore the original site and watch as Preservation Virginia archeologists excavate the 1607 fort. At Jamestown Settlement, explore a world-class living-history museum that re-creates life in the New World. Step inside a Powhatan village and see how Native Americans lived. Feel the weight as you try on colonial armor. Climb aboard replicas of the three ships that brought the colonists to Virginia in 1607.

Colonial Parkway

Less than a mile from Landfall at Jamestown is one of the most scenic drives in the U.S. the Colonial Parkway. An integral part of Colonial National Historical Park this 24 mile scenic Colonial-style highway connects Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown. Its panoramic vistas, gently winding curves, through patches of Pine and Evergreen forest, constantly leaves you with an expectation as to what the next curve may bring forth.

Jamestown 4-H Educational Center is located within walking distance to Landfall .It hosts educational, developmental team building and corporate events and 9 weeks of summer camp to 22 units in the state. The 4-H property offers an unobstructed view of the James River, 2 Lodges that each sleep 50, 4 cabins that sleep 30, a Low Ropes Course, swimming pool, newly renovated amphitheater, fishing pier, living shoreline, dining and recreation halls that can be used simultaneously by groups, multiple outdoor activities in a large recreational field typical of summer camps, acres of wooded property shielding us from development and a level of charm one can only experience first hand.

The Jamestown Ferry (also known as the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry) is an automobile and bus ferry service across a navigable portion of the James River in Virginia. It carries State Route 31, connecting Jamestown in James City County with Scotland Wharf in Surry County. The service provides the only vehicle crossing of the river between the James River Bridge downstream at Newport News and the Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge upriver near Hopewell. It is toll-free and operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Operations are based at the Scotland Wharf.

Talk back: Are you a current or past Landfall resident? We’d love to hear about your experiences in the neighborhood. Please leave your comments below.

Keep looking: If you like Landfall , you might also like:Governors Land, First Colony, Kingsmill.

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If you have any questions and/or would like to view homes for sale in Landfall or other communities in greater Williamsburg or Hampton Roads, I am here to help. Contact me at 757.254.8136 or John@MrWilliamsburg.com

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This post was authored by local resident and REALTOR, John Womeldorf. John is known around town as Mr. Williamsburg, for both his extensive knowledge of Hampton Roads and the historic triangle, and his expertise in the local real estate market. His websites, WilliamsburgsRealEstate.com and Mr Williamsburg.com were created as a resource for folks who are exploring a move to Williamsburg, VA , Hampton Roads VA and the surrounding areas of the Virginia Peninsula.

You can search homes for sale , active adult communities, 55+ communities, condos and townhomes , land and commercial property for sale in Williamsburg, Yorktown, New Kent, Poquoson, and Gloucester, VA as well as surrounding markets here
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Fords Colony foreclosing on home owner for not paying HOA dues

Posted on August 30, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

100 walton heath home being forclosed In many states it is not difficult for an HOA to foreclose on a residents home for past due amounts even if the amount owed is just a few hundred dollars.

"The fact of the matter is, the laws of the state of Virginia allow the homeowners association to file assessment liens on properties who haven’t paid their assessments, and they also allow foreclosure on those liens,"

While these situations are rare in Williamsburg. VA this marks the second case filed recently by the Fords Colony Home Owners Association. This time the HOA has engaged the Association Dues Assurance Corporation of St Clair Shores Michigan to foreclose on a home located at 100 Walton Heath in the Fords Colony neighborhood.

A foreclosure auction is scheduled for September 27th unless the lien is satisfied prior to that time according to a notice that was posted in the local newspaper.

Anyone who stops paying a mortgage knows the bank can come after their home but most don’t realize that a home owners association has the same power.

Sadly I guess it was bound to happen with well over 2000 property owners who have to pay the $392 quarterly dues. Even lot owners who don’t love there have to pay the fee.

The property being foreclosed on by Ford’s Colony HOA is a 5900 square foot nine bedroom home built in 2009 and owned by Patrice Perry. The home is currently assessed by James City County for $701k

( note: we were unable to verify the amount of unpaid HOA fees due on this home)

If an association did not have a means, a forceful means, to collect that money from any homeowner who, for whatever reason, couldn’t pay, it places an unfair burden on every other owner in that association.

Homeowners associations require dues to maintain common areas — pools, parks, landscaping and lighting. After owners default, the associations are left with few options. They can either slash services or raise the fees.

Homeowner Associations generally attempt to work deals with homeowners and only foreclose after dues go unpaid for more than a year or longer, experts say. That way they avoid the attorneys fees and court costs that come with foreclosing. By foreclosing, the associations are then on the hook for maintaining the seized properties. The filing indicates a lien was filed against the property back in January 2011

Frank Rathbun, a spokesman for the Virginia-based Community Association Institute, CAI, said associations don’t want to foreclose, but will as a last resort.

"Associations have to operate as the businesses they are," Rathbun said. "Homeowner associations have a responsibility to maintain the community."

Virginia law allows homeowners associations to foreclose on a home or property if the owner owes money to the association.

The Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act governs the operation of property owners’ associations. According to the act, homeowners associations can file liens on residents if they don’t pay assessments, fines or other costs associated with both.

Nationally, about 62 million people live in 310,000 homeowners associations, condominium communities, residential cooperatives and other planned communities, according to the Community Association Institute. A survey by the group in October found that 65 percent of homeowners associations have delinquency rates exceeding 5 percent, up from just 19 percent of associations in 2005.

What about you ?. Do you think Home Owner Associations should be allowed to foreclose when HOA fees are not paid ?

Read more about Fords Colony here

Pssssst…….I’m a real estate agent.

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I look forward to serving your real estate needs!

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Ice Rink Skating Into New Town in Williamsburg

Posted on August 25, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

James City County is going to have a white Christmas even if there’s no snow.

The County is currently collecting bids to set up a synthetic ice rink in New Town this winter.

"The goal is to provide a healthy, safe and enjoyable family activity for local residents and visitors, and increase visitation to the retail businesses and restaurants in the area during the holiday season," the bid solicitation explains.

The county budgeted $95,000 for the rink, which will located at Sullivan Square. They’re not alone in the venture. Iron-Bound Gym committed sponsorship funds even before the budget was released and proposed to the Board of Supervisors this spring.

New Town Management is also collecting donations from various businesses throughout the mixed-use development and helping organize events, sales, decorations and marketing.

Neighborhood Pool opens in New Town

Posted on August 23, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

GREAT NEWS for New Town residents. The neighborhood pool in New Town pool has passed all inspections and is now open for regular use. The pool is a 25 meter six lane pool with a zero entry splash area for kids.

The New Town pool is open now through September 30, 2012, including Labor Day, except Tuesdays. Hours are 11 am to 7 pm on Saturday and Sunday; noon-8pm Monday-Friday. The pool will be closed on Tuesdays. pool in new town

If you don’t already know, the pool is located in the Charlotte Park neighborhood at the intersection of Elizabeth Davis and Center Street.

Decisions about operating hours and dates for 2013 season have not yet been made. Stay tuned for further updates.

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Map location of the New Town Pool

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Pool Pass Info for New Town Pool

In order to use the pool, you will need to purchase a pool pass at the Town Management offices from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday, until the pool closes for the season. Passes must be purchased in advance. They are not available for purchase at the pool or on weekends.

Town Management Address:

4801 Courthouse St.,#128
Williamsburg, VA 23188

Town Management Phone Number: 757-565-6200

1. Passes are available only to owners of residential property in both the New Town Residential Association (NTRA) and the New Town Commercial Association (NTCA), and their authorized tenants.

2. Passes are NOT available to commercial property owners, and NOT available to guests or to unknown tenants or to people outside of New Town.

New Town is Williamsburg and James City Counties vibrant 365-acre community where people play, work and live. With more than 170 shops and restaurants to choose from, a host of service businesses and a charming main street.

Features Of New Town include:

A 64-acre Discovery Business Park perfect for linking new and existing businesses with the students, faculty and research-and-development power of The College of William & Mary.

Medical and Dental offices

Legal, Accounting, and other professional firms

Banks, Credit Unions, and other financial institutions

City & County Courthouse, US Post Office, and other government offices

A variety of walking and biking trails linking the entire community.

Parks and lots of inviting green space.

A nationally recognized pre-school in the community, close to home.

More than 300,000 square feet of shops, restaurants, entertainment, and more!

Open Air Main Street Shopping District

A 12 screen movie theater

More than a dozen restaurants from quick eating spots to the best fine dining in the region

Salons, fitness centers, day spas, and other personal services

Once complete the residential areas of New Town will comprise approximately 1,000 porch and traditional homes, garden apartments, town & carriage homes, condominiums, and live-work loft condos all designed within a street grid pattern to foster community interaction.

Housing choices in New Town include Charlotte Park ,New Town’s newest neighborhood of single family detached homes on tree-lined streets, all with front porches, and many options and floor plans to select from. Each home will overlook a green space or park, while alleys allow access to the rear of the homes and to the two-car detached garages. The neighborhood swimming pool is only a short walking path away. Home interiors offer such upscale amenities as hardwood floors and granite countertops. Cascades of natural light from many windows, and high ceilings are a few of the many architect-inspired innovations that contribute to the ambiance.

Condominium Choices in New Town include Bennington on the Park and Foundation Square as well as a small number of Condos Over the Green Leafe Café and Center Street Restaurant.

Foundation Square’s condominiums,start in the $230’s with Exclusive underground parking included. Peace of mind with condo’s low maintenance and
controlled access. Single level living means no stairs and there is a dedicated generator provides power to elevators in case of a power outage.
Stand features at Foundation Square include granite counters, stainless appliances, tiled baths, custom solid adjustable shelving in the closets, private balconies- some with park views, elegant crown molding and so much more!

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The Bennington condominiums offer one-level living in the Heart of New Town. Amenities include a fully secured building with reserved and covered parking, elevator service to all floors, and private fitness facilities. The building has 40 upscale residences ranging in size from 950 sq. ft.(1 bedroom) to 1600 sq. ft.(3 bedroom); many of the condos have dens. The main level features a fitness workout facility & private storage. Every condominium has at least one patio/balcony, and more than half have stunning views of Sullivan Square Park.The upscale finished include granite countertops in the kitchen, hardwood in the foyers, 12 inch tile in the bathrooms, and solid-core doors.

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Town Home Choices in New Town

The Townhomes at Abbey Commons offer 2 and 3 level designs, some featuring private courtyards, balconies, side porches, spacious kitchens and inviting formal areas.Some units offer first floor master bedrooms but the majority have second floor masters. A number of the town homes have finished rooms over the detached garages that make wonderful guest suites, man caves or artist studios

Chelsea Green townhomes offer a combination of smart, thoughtfully planned residences. Choose from five innovative plans. The tri-level designs offer open, transitional living spaces with a long list of distinctive features. *Second-level kitchen and living area *First floor bonus space in select plans, ideal for your home office *Plentiful natural light throughout *Decks overlooking streetscape *Alley-loaded, two car garages.

Savannah Square:These brownstone-inspired townhomes with wide open spaces for living and dining areas,offer 2 to 3 bedrooms, and optional third-floor ‘retreats.’ Add to these deluxe features oversized garages attached and tucked under. This is luxury townhome living!

New Town, Williamsurg, VA 010

psst … I’m a Realtor! Thanks for stopping by my website. I would love to help you find your dream home and community in the Hampton Roads or Williamsburg areas of Virginia or to sell your existing home.

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Here you can search homes for sale , active adult communities, 55+ communities, condos and townhomes , foreclosures/ REO, land, building lots, commercial property in Williamsburg , Yorktown, New Kent, Gloucester, Poquoson as well as the surrounding areas of Hampton Roads, Virginia
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Villages of Westminster Spotlight on “Somerset Neighborhood” by “Mr Williamsburg”

Posted on August 20, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

patio-home-in-somerset-neighborhood-[2] Those of us who live here in Williamsburg VA, already know its unique appeal! The lifestyle includes a mild climate, a flourishing economy, and countless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Williamsburg and the Historic Triangle area retain a distinctly Colonial character. All of this combined with a scenic rural countryside and a forward-thinking outlook combine to create a dynamic home-town atmosphere!

All these things and more are reason enough to put down stakes in Williamsburg / James City County or Yorktown but with so many wonderful neighborhoods to choose from it can be tough to decide which one is right for you. That’s why “Mr Williamsburg” writes these Neighborhood Spotlight articles to introduce home buyers to the pros and cons of the area’s many unique locales. Today, we’re looking at the Somerset neighborhood in Villages of Westminster in James City County/ Williamsburg VA.

Somerset-entrance--villages-of-Westm Most of these neighborhood spotlights cover entire subdivisions but the Somerset neighborhood is so unique I felt it needed its own.

Ever heard of the Somerset neighborhood ? Chances are, probably not unless you live there.! This small neighborhood area, nestled at the rear of the Villages of Westminster is one of the area’s best kept secret except to those who live there.

Although its not an age restricted community it would seem so when you meet the majority of it’s homeowners.

Villages of Westminster has a total of 381 single family residences in the four quaint neighborhoods of Kensington, Somerset, Cambridge, and Oxford. Residents enjoy access to a large community pool, a clubhouse, recreational vehicle storage and the well-maintained landscaping that enriches our common areas.

villages of westminster patio home_thumb The 101 homes located in the Somerset neighborhood are all one level patio homes with virtually no steps. All have two car garages, high ceilings (10 ft.), three bedrooms, two full baths, and open floor-plans.
All homes are built on slab foundations. Standard features on most models were : front porches with columns, beaded vinyl siding, steel insulated doors, gas heat and water heater,choice of hardwood floors or ceramic tiles in foyers, security system. Master bathrooms feature large garden tubs and separate showers.

Common options offered by the builder Atlantic Homes included: crown molding and chair rail, cherry-finish cabinets, sunroom, screened porch, built-in bookshelves, hardwood floors, family room, marble surround, ceiling fans, gas grill hook-up, fireplaces, aggregate patios and laundry tubs in the laundry room.

Here is a floor plan for a Waverly Model at Somerset..

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The exteriors of the homes are essentially maintenance free with vinyl beaded siding and aluminum clad trim. No exposed wood to speak of anywhere on the homes.

Yards are approximately .15 of an acre ,about the same size as lots in the nearby Colonial Heritage Community. Though the yards are not maintained by the HOA ( home owner association) they are very manageable. A large number of homeowners use lawn service companies to do their lawn mowing. This typically costs $525 per year. An additional $500 or so annually should cover seeding, fertilization, minimal weeding and bush trimming.

The Villages of Westminster is a quiet community nestled in James City County within the colonial heart of Virginia. Outside the beautifully landscaped villages, residents can enjoy shopping, entertainment, college sporting events and rich national history. With convenient access to I-64, Westminster is the ideal neighborhood for those who want to live in Williamsburg but have easy access to other areas of Hampton Roads or Richmond.

381 single family residences comprise the four quaint neighborhoods of Kensington, Somerset, Cambridge, and Oxford. The neighbors enjoy access to a large community pool, a shared clubhouse, recreational vehicle storage and the well-maintained landscaping that enriches our common areas.

A large number of the homes back up to wooded green-space giving a sense of privacy unseen in many other neighborhoods. This undeveloped buffer space encompasses over 78 acres which is over a third of the community.

View all homes for sale in Somerset @ Villages of Westminster

Map location –Sommerset Neighborhood in Villages of Westminster

Age- Homes in Somerset Village were built from 1999-2003.

Size- Home sizes range from 1500-2180 square feet. The average is approximately 1900 sq. foot size. Five different floor plans were offered with various elevations

Builder: Atlantic Homes-

Location the Villages of Westminster is conveniently located in James City County, off Richmond Rd ( RT 60) only minutes away from Route 199 ,Interstate 64, and the Williamsburg Premium Outlets.

Prices: sale prices in the last 12 months have ranged from $225k to the high $200’s

Amenities :

Wooded setting with two lakes, recreational area with soccer field, and 25 meter six lane pool.

Clubhouse-equipped with a full kitchen, comfortable seating and ample-space, ideal for meetings, parties, dinners and special events.

Boat and RV storage parking

A variety of social events throughout the year are held in the neighborhood. They include movie nights, neighborhood bbq’s, parades Somerset Village hosts a monthly potluck social at the VoW clubhouse. Residents also enjoy an active Garden Club with many home owners participating.

HOA Membership: Membership is mandatory for home owners in Somerset. HOA dues are $360 annually Fees cover common area grounds maintenance, pool maintenance, use of the amenities.

Schools: Residents of the Villages of Westminster attend Williamsburg/ James City county schools including Norge Elementary,Toano Middle, and Warhill High.

Local institutions of higher education are Thomas Nelson Community College and William and Mary University.

View all homes for sale in Somerset @ Villages of Westminster

Still Looking ? you might want to take a look at : Colonial Heritage, The Settlement at Powhatan Creek, Villas at Five Forks, Carriage Homes at Williamsburg Commons, Fairway Villas. Braemar Creek, Villages of Powhatan, Orchard Hill in Stonehouse , Lake Powell Forest and others.

Want to explore Somerset in Villages of Westminster ? or other area Williamsburg, Yorktown or James City County neighborhoods ? Contact John Womeldorf (Mr Williamsburg) at 757.254.8136 or email at John@MrWilliamsburg.com

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Top selling neighborhoods in Williamsburg

Posted on August 16, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

So what are the top selling neighborhoods in the Williamsburg area for the last 12 months ?

To be fair we should look at this as a percentage of homes in the community. But to keep things simple we will simply use total sales.

Its neck and neck with both Fords Colony at 94 properties and Kingsmill at 91 properties. These numbers include both attached townhomes. condos and detached single family homes.

The chart also shows the median price in each neighborhood as well as the median days on market. The last column is the percent from list price to sales price.

Questions ? email me @ John@MrWilliamsburg.com

So what are the top selling neighborhoods in the Williamsburg area for the last 12 months ?

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Just sold in Fords Colony-Williamsburg VA

Posted on August 14, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

I look forward to serving your real estate needs!

Best,

John

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Tournament Week Schedule Announced at Kingsmill Championship

Posted on August 7, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

Brittany Lang, currently the 15^th ranked player on the 2012 LPGA Tour Money List, was in Williamsburg yesterday for media day generating excitement surrounding the Kingsmill Championship. Lang, an up and coming star of the LPGA, was born in Richmond, VA, and is thrilled about the LPGA Tour returning to Kingsmill. Lang turned professional in 2005 and has recorded five top ten finishes in major championships, including a runner-up finish at the 2011 Women’s British Open. Lang recorded her first victory earlier this year at the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic in Waterloo, Ontario, as she prevailed after a four-player playoff.

In addition to highlighting Lang at media day, Kingsmill Resort’s Vice President of Sports Operations, Wayne Nooe, announced the tournament schedule and other special events surrounding the historic championship. "We are excited to have the Kingsmill Championship returning to Kingsmill Resort and have planned several activities to entertain fans and their families throughout the week of the tournament," stated Nooe. "We hope that the entire community will come out to support the LPGA and such a great event for the area."

Tournament Week

The Kingsmill Championship’s event week schedule has been finalized. The on-course events will begin Monday, September 3^rd, with the Open Qualifier to be held at Kingsmill Resort’s River Course. Starting at 7:00am on Wednesday, September 5^th, the top 50 players in the field will kick-off the official Pro-Am. The first and second rounds of the Kingsmill Championship will take place on Thursday and Friday beginning at 7:00am and will be televised live on the Golf Channel from 12:30 – 2:30pm ET. The final two rounds on Saturday and Sunday will be televised live on the Golf Channel from 12:00 – 2:30pm and 2:00 – 5:00pm ET, respectively. Kingsmill Resort’s River Course will be open to all spectators beginning Monday, September 3, with free admission on Monday and Tuesday. Good-Any-Day tickets for Wednesday – Sunday begin at $25 and kids 17 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult.

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Rivers Bend at Uncles Neck-Neighborhood Spotlight

Posted on August 7, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

Rivers Bend at Uncles Neck, Toano, VA

Liz Moore & Associates has been selected by Uncle’s Neck LLC to represent Rivers Bend at Uncle’s Neck.

River’s Bend at Uncles Neck is located off historic Forge Road in the heart of Williamsburg’s horse and estate country. The central location is perfect for those who want to enjoy the big city amenities in Richmond and Virginia Beach and the cultural and educational attractions of the Colonial Capital .

An exquisite tract of naturally preserved terrain, River’s Bend at Uncle’s Neck is a waterfront community privately nestled along the Chickahominy River in James City County, Virginia. The site is conveniently located 15 minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and 45 minutes from downtown Richmond. Only 35 distinctive home sites have been carved from 350 total acres, ranging from 3 to 8 acres, on which to build your dream luxury home. All lots have high building sites well above the 100 year Flood Plain.

River’s Bend at Uncle’s Neck is well suited to those who desire up-scale living in a private, natural setting. More than half of the 350 acre River’s Bend at Uncle’s Neck community is permanently preserved tidal marsh, woodlands, and managed wildlife areas. The majority of home sites offer access to navigable water on Uncle’s Neck Creek or the Chickahominy River, which offers trophy bass fishing.An unparalleled and limited opportunity, River’s Bend at Uncle’s Neck is the premier destination for those who desire completely natural, private, upscale living. Water views and access vary from tidal marshlands to deep river, and 200 acres of managed wildlife areas offer trails, meadows, and freedom to roam.

image_thumb[5] The developer , Uncle’s Neck, LLC, a partnership between Henry Stephens, Chris Phillips and Donald Hazelwood, has donated a 190+- acre conservation easement to the Williamsburg Land Conservancy as part of the development of the River’s Bend at Uncle’s Neck project.

The donation of the easement is the result of over three years of work, and showcases how preservation and progress can work together.

Way before the project became a reality, Donald Hazelwood sat down with the Conservancy’s executive director and some of the Conservancy’s Board members to discuss how the land could be developed, while at the same time protect the natural resources that were abundant on the almost 400-acre parcel. While the property could have been sub-divided into over 110 units, River’s Bend at Uncle’s Neck will be a development of 35 lots, mostly waterfront property.

Key in the development of only 35 units was James City County’s waiver of the requirement for a central well system for the project. Allowing for individual wells (which does not create a greater draw on the aquifer) gave Uncle’s Neck LLC the financial ability to limit development and protect a major portion of the property. “This is a great project for us,” said Henry Stephens. “The land surrounding this community is some of the most beautiful and environmentally sensitive land in the county, and we are pleased to be working with a wildlife biologist to ensure for the safety and preservation of the flora and fauna on the site,” Stephens continued.

Schools: Stonehouse Elementary, Toano Middle, Warhill High

Nearby Military Bases:

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, NWS Yorktown, Camp Peary, Langley AFB, Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown

Preferred Builders at Rivers Bend @ Uncles Neck

Charles Ross Homes

http://www.charlesrosshomes.com/

Charles Ross Homes is an award-winning designer and builder of custom homes in the Williamsburg, Virginia area. Since 1983 they have collaborated with their clients to design and construct homes that meet their unique lifestyle needs and budget. Examples of Charles Ross Homes can be found in Ford’s Colony, Kingsmill, The Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, Yorkshire, Tettington Plantation, Greensprings Plantation and Stonehouse.

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Michael C. Brown Custom Builders, LLC

http://www.williamsburgbuilder.com/

Michael C. Brown Custom Builder specializes in building custom homes in the Williamsburg area, with over 20 years of experience. By offering a true Design/Build service Michael C. Brown Custom Builders provide their clients with exactly what they want, while staying within their budget. Currently the company is building homes in such fine communities as The Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, Ford’s Colony, Kingsmill, Berrett’s Ferry, Holly Hills and Stonehouse.

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J.H.Fisher Construction, Inc.

http://www.jhfisherconstruction.com/

J. H. Fisher Construction has been in business since 1990. Jeff Fisher has been in the business for 23 years as a framer and woodworker. Custom home building has and always will be a very important aspect of work for the company. Fulfilling their client’s ideas and dreams in itself is a very rewarding experience. They have built a large clientele base which has allowed them to continue to succeed in the custom markets. Jeff has built many fine homes in communities including Ford’s Colony, Kingsmill, The Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, Settler’s Mill and Stonehouse.

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Ronald Curtis Builder, LLC

http://www.ronaldcurtisbuilders.com/

Ronald Curtis is a premier custom home builder with an extensive amount of experience. His custom homes, many of timeless styles, have been built in the Williamsburg area. Ronald Curtis first became involved in Williamsburg’s custom building industry when, after working as an engineer for nine years, he built his own home in Kingsmill. Building since 1975, he has built over 400 custom homes in Kingsmill, Ford’s Colony, The Governors Land at Two Rivers, Port Anne, Greensprings, Stonehouse, Holly Hills and others. He has also been involved in the development of the communities of Counselors Close, Piney Creek Estates, Settlers Mill and Longhill Woods.

Siteplan for Rivers Bend at Uncles Neck

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Directions

From I-64 East: Take Exit 227
(VA-30 S); VA-30 S becomes
Richmond Rd./US-60 E. Make a
right onto Forge Rd./VA-610.
Make a left onto Uncle’s Neck Rd.

From I-64 West: Take Exit 231A
(Croaker Rd./ VA-607 S). Make a
right onto Richmond Rd./ US-60E.
Make a left onto Forge Rd./VA-610.
Make a left onto Uncle’s Neck Rd.

Location map for Rivers Bend at Uncles Neck

You can reach John by phone at 757-254-8136 or email him atJohn@MrWilliamsburg.com

I look forward to serving your real estate needs!

Best,

John

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New Builder at Liberty Crossing in Williamsburg

Posted on August 4, 2012 by mrwilliamsburg

August 2012 -DAVID A. NICE BUILDERS, INC is the newly announced builder in the Liberty Crossing Townhome Development in Williamsburg VA

Basic Properties LLC, the developer of Liberty Crossing, chose David A. Nice Builders, Inc. after price negotiations with the previous builder ( Ryan Homes) went south.

liberty xing sign Basic and Nice have designed a variety of units ranging from 1570 square feet to 2122 square feet with prices starting in the low $200,000s. The townhomes will feature custom cabinetry and millwork designed and constructed by David A. Nice Builders, Inc. with some units offering first floor master suites. Six of these new townhomes are nearing completion and should be available to view by mid-August 2012

David A. Nice Builders, has provided unsurpassed quality in construction for over 35 years.. In the early years as a notable and award winning home builder and today the company stretches across the United States. The company is comprised of a Site schedule a tour of this property with mr williamsburg Development Division which performs major excavating and utility construction. A Commercial Construction Division provides a wide variety of structures for Federal, State, Municipal and Private sectors. Their Retail Division provides high quality tenant improvements for some of the largest names in the business. Their Fixture and Millwork Division, Nicewood Enterprises, is a nationally acclaimed producer of fine retail and commercial furnishings and millwork. David Nice Builders is synonymous with high quality, attention to detail and uncompromising customer service.

Set on 45 acres in the Lightfoot corridor of Williamsburg/ James City County is the Liberty Crossing town home community previously built by Ryan Homes. Conveniently located only minutes from shopping, restaurants ,Rt 199, Interstate 64, Sentara Hospital, Colonial Williamsburg and much more.

Liberty Crossing is a master planned community that offers it’s residents a swimming pool, clubhouse and walking trails that wind thru the woods and around a lake. Construction is currently underway. At this time over half of the town homes are complete. When complete it will have approximately 185 town homes.

For resale buyers , Ryan Homes built three models of townhomes at Liberty Crossing. These included the Fairmont, The Roxbury and the Aldersgate all with one car garages.

you can view a Roxbury floor plan by clicking the link below.

roxburyfloorplanryan.pdf

The Aldersgate model was offered be built in multiple configurations featuring up to 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. The main level includes open living and dining room and a large kitchen with eating area. The master bedroom features a cathedral ceiling, large walk-in closet and private bath. Lower level features a recreation room or additional bedroom and a 1-car garage. . Click the link below to view an Aldersgate Floor plan

aldersgatefloorplanryan.pdf

Williamsburg/James City County Schools for Liberty Crossing community are: Norge Elementary, Toano Middle School, Warhill High School

You can explore School information here

A few pictures from the Liberty Crossing neighborhood.

liberty crossing, roxbury model by Ryan Homes

Location map of Liberty Crossing in Williamsburg, VA

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I look forward to serving your real estate needs!

Best,

John

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On May14th,The James City County Board of Supervisors will consider a contract award to Meridian Land Company to complete the infrastructure at the failed Westport subdivision off of Centerville Rd across from Fords Colony

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