Why this home stands out
Raw acreage this size is increasingly hard to find on the Middle Peninsula. Five Gables Woodlands delivers 11.8 acres of mature woodland with no existing structure dictating your vision — you choose the footprint, the setbacks, the lifestyle. Whether your plan is a custom home, a small farm, a weekend retreat, or a long-term land hold, this parcel gives you the canvas. Gloucester County's relatively low density means genuine quiet, not just the idea of it.
ALL OTHERS AREA 121 and the Gloucester real estate market
Gloucester, Virginia sits on the Middle Peninsula between the York River and the Piankatank River, and it carries a character that's genuinely distinct from the busier Hampton Roads metro just across the Coleman Bridge. The county seat — Gloucester Courthouse — anchors the area with a historic village green, local shops, and a farmers market culture that reflects how seriously residents take community. Five Gables Woodlands land in Gloucester, Virginia places you inside that slower, more deliberate rhythm of life. Neighbors tend to have acreage of their own, so the sense of space is real and mutual. The county has worked to preserve its rural and agricultural identity while still being practical — broadband infrastructure has expanded, and the road network connects you to Williamsburg, the Northern Neck, and the Hampton Roads metro without requiring a daily slog through dense traffic. If you've been searching for a place where the land itself sets the tone, Gloucester delivers.
What's nearby
Daily errands are manageable from Five Gables Woodlands. The Gloucester Courthouse area is a short drive and covers groceries, hardware, pharmacies, and a solid selection of local restaurants. Ware Neck and the broader county have waterfront access points along the York River and Mobjack Bay for boating and fishing. Williamsburg — with its full retail corridor, medical facilities, and Colonial Williamsburg draw — is roughly 30 minutes west. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 23 minutes away, and Camp Peary sits approximately 20 minutes to the west, making this parcel genuinely accessible for personnel stationed at either installation.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Personnel at Camp Peary or Naval Weapons Station Yorktown looking for land outside the immediate base perimeter will find this parcel worth a serious look. Twenty to 23 minutes of drive time is workable, and 11.8 acres gives a military family the space to build exactly what they want — rather than fitting into someone else's floor plan. A VA loan can sometimes be used for land purchases when construction financing is part of the picture; worth exploring with your lender.
For buyers drawn to character
If your version of the right property starts with the land — the trees, the silence, the sense that you're not stacked on top of anyone — Five Gables Woodlands is the kind of parcel that's easy to fall for. Eleven-plus acres of mature woodland in Gloucester County means you're working with a genuine blank slate. Design the home, the outbuildings, the garden, the whole thing from scratch. That kind of creative control is rare and worth protecting.
More buyer questions
How far is Five Gables Woodlands from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 20 minutes west of this parcel via Route 17. The drive is mostly rural highway with minimal congestion outside of peak commute windows.
How far is Five Gables Woodlands from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 23 minutes from this Gloucester County parcel. The Coleman Bridge crossing connects the Middle Peninsula to the York County side efficiently.
What can you build on land in Gloucester County, Virginia?
Gloucester County zoning allows for a range of uses on rural acreage, including single-family homes, agricultural operations, and accessory structures — but specific setbacks, well and septic requirements, and permitted uses should be confirmed with the Gloucester County Department of Planning and Zoning before purchase.
Is Five Gables Woodlands in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this parcel should be verified through FEMA's current flood map service and confirmed during due diligence, as designations can vary across a larger acreage tract.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase land in Virginia?
VA loans are primarily designed for home purchases, but in some cases they can be used when land is purchased simultaneously with construction financing — a VA construction loan. Eligible buyers should discuss this with a VA-approved lender to understand current program requirements.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Gloucester County land and the military corridor it serves. Reach out to talk through what this parcel could look like for your plans.
