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Williamsburg Virginia

Posted on July 6, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

Moving to/ Relocating/ Retiring in Historic Williamsburg, Virginia.With a rare combination of historic charm, fabulous entertainment and breathtaking natural beauty, Williamsburg is unlike any other city in America. Center stage for the birth of our nation, it forms a third of Virginia’s “Historic Triangle,” one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

But while Williamsburg’s celebrated history is an enormous draw, there’s so much more. This highly accessible city is just a short drive from Virginia’s capital city in Richmond, the major U.S. port of Newport News and popular oceanfront resort Virginia Beach. It also offers exclusive accommodations, fine dining, award-winning amusement parks, and exceptional shopping and golf. More than any other area in the country, Williamsburg offers the best of yesterday and today for an experience that truly has something for everyone.

Historical Importance

Of the many things for which Williamsburg is deservedly known, first and foremost is its rich history. The city’s story begins in 1633, when English colonists founded the settlement that was soon to be Williamsburg. The city went on to become a major political, cultural and social center throughout the colonial era. It soon became an academic center, too, with the founding of the College of William and Mary. The college, established in 1693, is one of the oldest in the country, second only to Harvard University. Williamsburg also served as Virginia’s state capital for a century, from 1699, when it was renamed in honor of William III, until Richmond was made capital in 1799.

Williamsburg’s continued relevance in the modern era was assured in 1926, when it attracted the attention of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Thanks to the billionaire philanthropist’s desire to restore and preserve the city to its colonial era appearance, Williamsburg is today a world-renowned living museum of America’s early history.

Accessibility

Williamsburg is highly accessible to a number of major Virginia cities. Richmond, the state’s capital and one of its largest cities, is just 50 miles and less than an hour’s drive away on I-64 West. Norfolk, a leading U.S. port and Virginia’s second-largest city, is just 55 miles and an hour’s drive away on I-64 East. Newport News is a half hour away along I-64 East, and major metropolitan area Northern Virginia is 150 miles and two and a half hours away via I-95 North.

Area Attractions

Historical Attractions

Colonial Williamsburg
America’s largest living history museum, with more than 300 acres of homes, stores and taverns restored to their colonial era appearance.

Historic Jamestown
The site of the first permanent English settlement in North America, in 1607. Garnered worldwide attention throughout 2007 for its year-round celebration of America’s 400th anniversary.

Historic Yorktown
An historic riverfront site on the York River. The scene of both the last battle of the American Revolution in October 1781 and a Civil War battle in 1862.

Berkeley Plantation
The most historic plantation on the James River and the birthplace of America’s ninth president, William Henry Harrison.

Sherwood Forest Plantation
Home of John Tyler, tenth president of the United States.

Shirley Plantation
Southern plantation owned and operated by the eleventh generation of the Hill-Carter family, eyewitnesses to centuries of American history.

Entertainment

Busch Gardens Europe
A European-themed park located in the heart of Williamsburg, voted the world’s “Most Beautiful Theme Park” for 17 consecutive years.

Water Country USA
Virginia’s largest water park, located just three miles west of Busch Gardens Europe.

Williamsburg Winery
Opened in 1985. Maker of the popular Governor’s White and John Adlum Chardonnay, named a 2005 “Best Buy” by “Wine Enthusiast” magazine.

Riverwalk Landing
A beautiful waterfront development with a mile-long pedestrian river walk as well as fine shopping, dining, touring and entertainment.

The Mariners’ Museum
One of the largest and most complete maritime history museums in the world. Houses an internationally renowned collection of 35,000 artifacts.

Golfing

Williamsburg enjoys a growing reputation as one of America’s premier golf destinations. The area offers more than a dozen courses designed by renowned names such as Arnold Palmer, Curtis Strange, Robert Trent Jones Sr., John LeFoy and Nicklaus Design Associates.

Courses include:

Anheuser-Busch Kingsmill Resort, site of a major annual televised LPGA championship
Colonial Williamsburg’s Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
Kiskiack Golf Club
Tradition Golf Club at Stonehouse
Williamsburg National

Outlet Shopping

The Williamsburg area has long been known as a destination for miles of high-quality, designer-name bargain shopping. Outlet malls include:

Patriot Plaza. Highway 60 and Richmond Road in Williamsburg
Prime Outlets. Richmond Road in Williamsburg
The Shops at Carolina. Richmond Road in Williamsburg
Williamsburg Outlet Mall. Richmond Road at Centerville in Lightfoot

For further information about real estate , homes, communities or building lots in Williamsburg, James City, New Kent or York County Virginia contact:

John Womeldorf/ REALTOR

Liz Moore & Associates 757 254 8136

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Williamsburg Real Estate Resource. Search for Homes & Land for sale in Williamsburg Virginia & surrounding areas click here :CLICK HERE WILLIAMSBURG VA MLS HOME SEARCH

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Thinking of moving to Williamsburg Virginia

Posted on April 11, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

What if?

Have you ever wondered if there really is a “perfect” place to live?

What if…there was a place to live that enjoyed a moderate climate and the absolute best display of all four seasons? A place with an average summer temperature of 87 degrees…spectacular fall foliage…mild winters, promising one or two snows- just enough to feel that Old man Winter nipped at your heels, but not enough to feel snowbound…and a Spring complete with spectacular azaleas, budding daffodils, dogwoods and Bradford pear trees everywhere you look.

What if…there was a peninsula bordered by sparkling waters…the Chesapeake Bay’s splendor and bounty to the East…the York river to the North…the James river to the South…plus tributaries, winding creeks and untouched marshes. Travel bridges and ferries, visit a variety of marinas , spot blue heron and osprey while sailing and boating…beaches, beaches, everywhere.

What if…it were a college town with all the fun that delivers…chilly autumn football games…the Greenleafe café…Shakespeare festivals…even free courses for retired residents. The second oldest college in the country and recently lauded as the #4 best value in education, William and Mary is not only a beautiful campus, but it has made dedicated alumni of all of us, whether we attended or not.

What if…you could close your eyes and transport yourself back 300 years…you could worship in the same church as John Adams…enjoy gambols in the taverns of Colonial Williamsburg…you’re a short drive to the Jamestown settlement or the American Revolution’s Yorktown battlefields via the scenic twenty three miles of the Colonial Parkway. Strolling the streets of downtown Williamsburg is a historic adventure and you just may be serenaded by the Fife and Drum corps! Williamsburg residents enjoy Good Neighbor passes, giving them access to everything Colonial Williamsburg has to offer.

What if…that town was nestled half way between Washington DC and the Outer Banks of North Carolina…just a short drive to opera, the Virginia symphony, museums, concerts and plenty of shopping. One hour from the oceanfront of Virginia Beach and two hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, there is something for everyone. Local realtors affectionately refer to “half-backs”…those who had retired to Florida from up North, but decided that they preferred a more centrally located town with more to offer.

What if…every day around town was an adventure. You could savor a fabulous farmer’s market in season, exhaust the kids at Busch Gardens/Water Country, watch crab races at local downtown eateries, experience art festivals and concerts at our recently rehabbed outdoor amphitheatre. Sports and recreation options are vast including some of the best golf in the country, miles of mountain biking/trail running/hiking and excellent fishing, crabbing and kayaking.

And…what if…you could live in a place like this and it was affordable? Sound too good to be true? It’s not. Relative to the Northeast or West coast, Williamsburg real estate is a bargain. Add a low property tax rate to that (less than 60 cents per $100 of assessed value in Williamsburg proper), and you have an ideal place to call home.

Depending on what interests you…a low maintenance condo or a Williamsburg style cape cod, average sales prices in Williamsburg are in the mid 300’s. If you’re a golfer, you have a number of the country’s finest golf communities from which to choose (Kingsmill, which hosts the LPGA each Spring, Fords’s Colony, Governor’s Land and others). If you prefer an affordable 55 and older community, we have those too.

It’s no wonder that Money Magazine named Williamsburg one of the Top Five Places in America to retire last year!

Intrigued, but want more information? The single best source for information about moving to Williamsburg is found at www.mrwilliamsburg.com. Authored by John Womeldorf, a local Realtor who is passionate about our town. This website boasts not only housing information, but web cameras, local happenings, maps and links to everything Williamsburg.

The key to finding the right home and neighborhood in Williamsburg is first to find the right Realtor. “ John was outstanding! We move every three years, so we have dealt with many realtors– John was by far the best. I would refer him to anyone! John was there for every phone call and email–he always responded in a timely manner. I loved him sending updated photos the most–since we bought sight unseen. John always went above and beyond for us–there wasn’t anything he didn’t do! He even video taped the drive from the neighborhood entrance to the house and sent it to us! Thank you, thank you, thank you. From beginning to end, John was friendly, helpful, professional and fun to work with!”

Major Chris Hoskins, Becca Hoskins, Stonehouse, Williamsburg

Yes, there is a truly perfect place to live. Welcome to Williamsburg, Virginia!

For additional Info contact John Womeldorf/ Mr Williamsburg

Liz Moore & Associates

757 254 8136

John@MrWilliamsburg.com email

www.MrWilliamsburg.com/ website

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Williamsburg Real Estate Resource. Search for Homes & Land in Williamsburg Virginia & surrounding areas click here :CLICK HERE WILLIAMSBURG VA MLS HOME SEARCH

My other area Real Estate and Information Blogs for Hampton Roads/ Tidewater/ Williamsburg Virignia and surrounding areas

Williamsburg Real Estate Blog II

Williamsburg Real Estate Blog

Williamsburg Happenings/ Events Blog

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