Active Adult Communities in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, New Kent, Smithfield and Williamsburg, Virginia
Hampton Roads Virginia offers many adult-friendly condo & townhome communities for those 55 or better. Below you will find information on most of the more popular choices in the area.
Prices range from the $150’s to over $400,000.
Here in the state of Virginia we are blessed with a terrific climate that allows us to enjoy a bit of chill, and a few milder days sprinkled in between to make it both enjoyable and tolerable!
Since Southeastern Virginia has so much to offer, why not consider setting down roots here in one of the many beautiful communities .With homes available in cities across Hampton Roads, you can enjoy living in a home to suit your lifestyle whether its single-family, town home or active adult living.
These communities and homes are located near to this area’s finest in lifestyle enhancements from golfing, shopping and dining to museums, art galleries and educational, professional and personal pursuits! AND, with our fabulous climate, you can practically enjoy these amenities year round!
Williamsburg VA
Colonial Heritage is Williamsburg Virginia’s only gated golf community for active adults age 55+.Search Homes for sale in Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg, VA Encompassing an area of approximately 1500 acres Colonial Heritage offers it’s homeowners a secure community with 24 hour manned gated entry. The Golf Course is a semiprivate club. Golf memberships are available to homeowners, but are not required to use club facilities. More info here
The Settlement at Powhatan Creek Williamsburg VA
When you move into The Settlement at Powhatan Creek, you can sell your lawn mower, rake and outside ladder because you’re finished with most home maintenance chores. Instead, you’ll have time for year round swimming, water aerobics, working out, playing tennis, biking, walking and socializing – just steps from your door.
The Settlement at Powhatan Creek is one of three 55+ communities in the James City County area of Virginia. Set on 225 wooded acres bordered by Powhatan Creek. This planned active-adult community for people ages 55+ will feature 400 custom detached and attached homes once complete. More info here
Villas at Five Forks Williamsburg VA
The Villas at Five Forks is a quaint village of just 90 homes offering the finest in upscale condominium living. The award winning homes are designed to offer residents quality, single story living with a variety of condominium services. There are four models available that offer two or three bedrooms. All feature a two car garage as well as a garden patio or veranda. Pricing starts in the low $290’s.
New Kent Va
The Four Seasons at New Kent Vineyards—a new, gated Active Adult neighborhood is breaking ground on four new furnished model homes expected to be completed this year. The first section of the neighborhood will include 155 low-maintenance homes designed for those age 55 and better.
The Four Seasons community will also include numerous amenities perfectly suited to the Active Adult lifestyle. A planned clubhouse will offer a fitness center, as well as gathering areas, walking trails throughout the neighborhood will provide a great way to enjoy the outdoors. More info here
Chesapeake VA
Eagle Pointe at Cahoon Plantation in Chesapeake VA is an active adult community that enjoys a prime location in Southside Hampton Roads and a wide variety of on-site amenities. Eagle Pointe is an age qualified community for active adults 55 years of age and better. Only one of the property owners has to be 55 or older and children coming home from college for the holidays or for summer vacation are very welcome. The community offers a variety of residences, including single-family homes and attached villas. The spacious community clubhouse contains many amenities that appeal to active adults, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hobby and game rooms. More info here
The Retreat at Greenbrier, a Chesapeake VA active adult community for those 55 and older features single-family detached homes, townhomes and ranch-style fourplexes all within walking distance of an elegant clubhouse, pool and patio
The community, off of Kempsville Road, offers 12 floor plans , all with two-car garages. When completed, The Retreat at Greenbrier will total 184 homes: 102 quads, 40 townhomes and 42 single-family. More info here
Sommerton in Chesapeake VA An active adult community for those 55 and older features single-family detached homes, townhomes and ranch-style fourplexes all within walking distance of an elegant clubhouse, pool and patio. More info here
Others include : One Ford Place, Legacy at Washington Arms, Riverwalk, Monarch Walk & The Commons at Hunningdon
Gloucester , Va– Villas at Gloucester- Coming in 2013- Call or email for updates
Franklin, VA-Village at Woods End
Portsmouth, VA-Villas of River Pointe – Portsmouth
Virginia Beach
The Villages at West Neck is the first age 55 or better community that was built in Virginia Beach. There are eight villages that are built around an Arnold Palmer championship golf course, The Signature at West Neck. Six of the villages contain single family detached homes and two of the villages are composed of condos. All of the villages are completely built out ,with the exception of Rosecrest, which is still being built out by Chesapeake Homes. Upon completion there will be 528 single family homes and 408 condo units with a total resident population of about 1600 people in the community . More info here
Other VA Beach active adult communities include Bay Village Condos, Chelsea Place, and Atlantic Shores
Smithfield VA
Church Square in Smithfield, VA is an active adult community that enjoys a prime location in Hampton Roads and a wide variety of on-site amenities. Church Square is an age qualified community for active adults 55 years of age and better. Only one of the property owners has to be 55 or older and children coming home from college for the holidays or for summer vacation are very welcome.
This beautiful community was designed to provide stress-free, low-maintenance living to it’s residents. Read more here
The Villas of Smithfield Located in the heart of the Town of Smithfield on Battery Park Road,just minutes from downtown Smithfield
Quaint village of just 76 homes offers the finest in upscale condominium living in the Town of Smithfield and Isle of Wight County
Take a step back in time and enjoy the history-rich beautiful town and shops.
The award-winning condominium homes are designed to offer you quality, “single-story living” with a variety of condominium services – a winning combination to help you enjoy a new lifestyle of comfort and convenience. More info here
Yorktown, VA-Rainbrook Villas, Villas at Yorktown
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The community offers 12 different floor plans , all with two-car garages. When completed, The Retreat at Greenbrier will total 184 homes: 102 quads, 40 townhomes and 42 single-family detached homes.
Those who choose to call Sommerton in Chesapeake home will enjoy the community clubhouse, as well as the outdoor amenities, such as a heated swimming pool and an outdoor lounge area with a fire pit. Community garden plots, stocked fishing lakes and lighted walking trails make it easy to stay active. Yet, when the weather turns cold, the Lakeside Clubhouse provides plenty of space for residents to socialize or attend community events. Hobby and game rooms let residents get together for a game of cards or billiards, the meeting rooms are ideal for social clubs, and fireside seating areas are a great place to chat with neighborhood friends. The Lakeside Clubhouse also contains a fitness center for those who desire a place to exercise and stay in shape.
Sommerton’s thoughtful amenities continue outside. When the weather is warm, residents can take a dip or lounge beside the heated swimming pool. They can also stroll the lighted walking trails, visit the lakeside gazebo, or socialize in the outdoor lounge area, which is complete with a cozy fire pit.
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