Why this home stands out
Vacant land inside a gated, amenity-rich community is genuinely hard to come by in this part of Virginia. At just over half an acre, 104 Freshwater Bay gives you meaningful room to plan a custom footprint, orient the home to your liking, and work with a builder of your choice — all while landing inside Ford's Colony's established streetscapes, mature tree canopy, and country-club lifestyle infrastructure.
FORDS COLONY and the Williamsburg real estate market
Ford's Colony is one of Williamsburg's most recognized planned communities — a gated neighborhood spread across rolling, wooded terrain on the city's west side. The community centers on the Ford's Colony Country Club, which anchors a lifestyle built around golf, tennis, swimming, and a genuine sense of place. Streets here wind through mature hardwoods, and the overall feel is unhurried without being remote. Williamsburg itself punches well above its size: colonial history, a respected university, a thriving arts scene, and a dining corridor that draws visitors from across the Mid-Atlantic. For anyone tracking city of williamsburg real estate, Ford's Colony consistently represents the upper tier of the market — not because of flash, but because of what the community has quietly built over decades. James City County jurisdiction means access to county services while staying close to everything the city core offers. The combination of a gated address, half-acre lot, and proximity to downtown Williamsburg is genuinely uncommon.
What's nearby
Day-to-day life from Freshwater Bay is convenient. Murdoch's at Ford's Colony sits just 0.3 miles away — a neighborhood restaurant that doubles as a social hub for residents. Ford's Colony Country Club is practically at your doorstep at 0.2 miles, offering golf, fitness, and dining without a commute. A short drive out brings you to Krispy Krunchy Chicken and CHILL STOP, both within a mile for quick, casual stops. Beyond the immediate neighborhood, Williamsburg's main commercial corridors along Richmond Road and Monticello Avenue are reachable in minutes, putting grocery stores, pharmacies, and a wide range of restaurants well within reach.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is about 19 minutes from 104 Freshwater Bay, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown runs roughly 26 minutes out — both well within a practical daily commute. Building inside a gated community like Ford's Colony can make a lot of sense for military households using a VA loan, especially when you want a stable, established address that holds its character across multiple assignment cycles.
For families upgrading
If you've been watching real estate listings williamsburg va and waiting for a lot that actually gives you design freedom inside a community you'd want to grow into, 104 Freshwater Bay is worth a serious look. Half an acre inside Ford's Colony means room for the floor plan you've always sketched out — plus the country club, the gated entry, and the mature neighborhood feel that most new construction sites simply can't offer.
More buyer questions
How far is 104 Freshwater Bay from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 19 minutes from 104 Freshwater Bay under normal traffic conditions. That's a manageable daily drive for personnel assigned there.
Is 104 Freshwater Bay inside a gated community?
Yes — the lot is located within Ford's Colony, a gated planned community in Williamsburg with staffed entry and an established network of residential streets, amenities, and community governance.
What can you build on a 0.58-acre lot in Ford's Colony?
Ford's Colony has architectural review guidelines that govern design standards, so any new construction would go through that process — but the lot size comfortably accommodates a substantial single-family home with room for landscaping, a garage, and outdoor living space.
Does 104 Freshwater Bay have an HOA?
Yes, Ford's Colony is an HOA community. Membership comes with access to community amenities and the standards that keep the neighborhood consistent over time.
Are there flood zone considerations for 104 Freshwater Bay?
Flood zone status for this lot is shown in the FloodRisk tile on this page — it's worth reviewing before finalizing any build plans, particularly for site grading and foundation decisions.
Tom and Dariya Milan know Ford's Colony and the broader Williamsburg market well. Reach out to talk through what building on this lot could look like for your situation.
