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New Kent Va Real Estate-Brickshire

brickshireaerialDiscover one of Virginia’s premier golf course communities nestled among the rolling hills of the Virginia countryside in New Kent County,VA.  Brickshire is centrally located less than 30 minutes from both Richmond and Williamsburg .Brickshire  is a master planned community  with a championship golf course, world-class amenities, 1200 acres of rolling hills and woodlands and  meticulously crafted new and resale homes.

New Kent County, Virginia is  one of the oldest and most charming counties in brickshiregolfthe Commonwealth, with an English history dating back 400 years. New Kent’s roads, leading from Richmond to Williamsburg and Hampton Roads, are among the oldest in America. They have been traveled by not only the Colonial Patriots, but the American, French and British Revolutionary and Confederate and Union Civil War armies as well as the U.S. troops for all subsequent wars.

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Brickshire, a Golf Community.
The centerpiece of the  Brickshire community is a championship level, signature golf course. Designed by Curtis Strange, the course with its open brickshireclubhouse fairways and  resort styling offers dramatic views of the community, and accommodates all levels of play. The Golf Club at Brickshire provides a fair test for golfers of all skill levels with five sets of tees.  Yardages extend from 5151 to a strenuous 7291, putting every part of your game to the test. With uphill and downhill shots, uneven lies, wetlands, and water,  no two holes are even remotely alike. poolatbrickshire
Fairways are wide and generally forgiving.  Several fairways have a decided tilt, so the black and white aiming posts should be well heeded.

Four sensational emulation holes, 14 Curtis Strange originals, and fast, well- tended greens make The Golf Club at Brickshire a top rate golfing experience.

Brickshire home sites offer a sense of privacy and quiet not available in most newhomebrickshirenew home communities today, yet everyday conveniences like shopping, restaurants, business parks and restaurants are just a short drive away.

Within 90 minutes of Brickshire are Virginia Beach, the Blue Ridge  mountains and numerous historical landmarks.

Amenities for home owners include the 18-Hole Curtis Strange Signature Golf Course (semi-private) , Golf Clubhouse with Pro Shop, Snack Bar and Restaurant , Owner’s Social Clubhouse complete with brick fireplace, working kitchen and wrap-around porch with views of the golf course. The clubhouse isbrickshirehomes home to a fully-equipped fitness center that is available to all homeowners, A Swimming Pool , Tennis Center and a Playground complex that offers a variety of swings, slides, and climbing apparatus. Adjacent to the playground is the sports field and a covered pavilion with picnic tables.  Equestrian Center Access and Riding Trails and RV/ Boat/ Trailer storage complete the facilities.
Home home owner fees at Brickshire are $560 annually

Brickshire offers miles of paved walking and biking trails throughout more than 1200 acres of brickshiretrails preserved woodlands and lush countryside, connecting individual neighborhoods and amenities. Wind your way through scenic wooded areas and along tree-lined boulevards enjoying nature at its best. Enjoy a leisurely stroll, healthy jog, stimulating bike ride, or a brisk walk with man’s best friend… no mater if you are a novice or expert you will find the right terrain to fit your endurance level.

Other nearby Golf Courses include: the award-winning and challenging Traditions at Royal New KentA Reese Jones course, Viniterra Country Club at New Kent Vineyards is under construction only a few miles away from Brickshire. It will be ready for limited play in 2009 and the Brookwoods Golf Club  an established and popular daily play course.

Schools Website : www.newkentschools.org

Schools for Brickshire are :
New Kent Elementary, New Kent Middle School, New Kent High School

At the entrance to Brickshire lies   Colonial Downs, one of America’s newest and Colonial_Downs finest horse facilities.It features  Thoroughbred horse racing and is the home the Virginia Derby and Colonial Turf Cup, the Patriot Invitational Trot and the

Virginia Harness Day of Champions

Click here to see demographics for New Kent County VA

Location Map for Brickshire in New Kent, VA

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From the chart below you can see that in the last 12 months in Brickshire the prices for detached home in Brickshire ranged from $271,000 to $595,000. The price range for home currently listed for sale in the WAAR/ WMLS range from $329,950 to $1,250,000.  There were 31 homes sold in Brickshire in the last 12 months. 68 homes are currently listed for sale and 10 are under contract. The average price per square foot for sold homes in Brickshire in the last 12 months was $131.54

NOTE: There were a few distress sales of unfinished builder homes in the last 12 months. This accounts for the extremely low prices noted in the sold home category.

Low, Average, Median, and High Comparisons
  Closed Pending Active Overall
Low $271,000 $329,950 $329,900 $271,000
Average $383,861 $479,865 $496,323 $462,828
Median $383,500 $384,475 $454,900 $409,500
High $595,000 $880,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000
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