Why this home stands out
What sets 117 Hollinwell apart is the combination of scale and setting that Ford's Colony delivers. At 3,378 square feet, the home gives you genuine room to spread out, while the gated community wraps it in manicured surroundings, golf-course infrastructure, and a neighborhood identity that holds its character year after year. That pairing — square footage plus community cachet — is harder to find in Williamsburg than most buyers expect.
FORDS COLONY and the Williamsburg real estate market
Ford's Colony is a master-planned, gated community in James City County that has spent decades earning its reputation as one of the most cohesive neighborhoods in the Williamsburg area. The streets are quiet and tree-lined, the lots are generous, and the whole development is organized around the Ford's Colony Country Club — with golf, tennis, and dining woven into the fabric of daily life just steps from your door. It's the kind of neighborhood where neighbors actually know each other, and where the landscaping standards mean the block always looks its best. Williamsburg itself is a city that punches well above its size: colonial history, a thriving arts scene, world-class dining, and a major university all coexist in a compact, walkable downtown just a few minutes east. Families comparing homes for sale in Williamsburg consistently rank the area's combination of livability and long-term stability among the strongest in coastal Virginia.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 117 Hollinwell. Murdoch's at Ford's Colony is half a mile away — a full-service restaurant you can walk to on a Friday night. Krispy Krunchy Chicken and CHILL STOP are both under half a mile for quick, casual bites. When you want to get outside, the Williamsburg Botanical Garden and Freedom Park Arboretum is under a mile away, and Freedom Park itself — with its trails and open space — is just 0.9 miles out. Ford's Colony Country Club sits 0.5 miles from your door, giving you access to fitness facilities, golf, and social events without fighting traffic. Homes for sale in 23188 rarely come with this density of walkable amenities right inside the zip code.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is 19 minutes away and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is 27 minutes out — both well within a practical daily commute from 117 Hollinwell. The VA loan is a natural fit for a home at this price point and square footage, and Ford's Colony's gated, stable environment gives military families the kind of consistent, safe community that makes each PCS cycle a little easier to navigate.
For families upgrading
Three bedrooms and 3,378 square feet give a growing family genuine breathing room — separate spaces for work, play, and guests without anyone feeling crowded. Add the Ford's Colony Country Club half a mile away, Freedom Park's trails under a mile out, and the structured, gated neighborhood environment, and you have the full package that families comparing homes for sale zoned for Lafayette High School and homes for sale zoned for D.J. Montague Elementary School are typically looking for.
More buyer questions
How far is 117 Hollinwell from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 19 minutes from 117 Hollinwell under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the more commuter-friendly addresses in James City County for personnel assigned there.
How far is 117 Hollinwell from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 27 minutes away, a manageable drive that keeps 117 Hollinwell within reasonable range for personnel stationed there.
Is 117 Hollinwell inside a gated community?
Yes — 117 Hollinwell is located within Ford's Colony, a master-planned gated community in James City County with controlled access, a country club, and established community amenities.
Does Ford's Colony have an HOA?
Ford's Colony does operate under a homeowners association that maintains community standards, common areas, and access to shared amenities — specific fee details are best confirmed during the transaction process.
What is the flood zone status for 117 Hollinwell?
Flood zone information for 117 Hollinwell is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — review that section or ask your agent for the current FEMA designation before making any decisions.
Tom and Dariya Milan know Ford's Colony and the broader Williamsburg market inside out — reach out today to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 117 Hollinwell.
