Why this home stands out
What sets 117 Lancelot Drive apart is the combination of a tight-knit Suffolk address with an almost walkable cluster of groceries, restaurants, and fitness options that most suburban streets can't match. You're also six minutes from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk, which is rare proximity for a residential neighborhood. At just under 2,000 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half baths, the floor plan fits a wide range of households without wasted space.
BERKSHIRE MEADOWS and the Suffolk real estate market
Suffolk occupies a fascinating middle ground — one of those cities where you can genuinely feel the difference between urban and suburban and rural depending on which direction you drive. Lancelot Drive sits squarely in the suburban sweet spot: established streets, mature trees, and a pace that doesn't rush you, yet with a Publix, a Starbucks, and a YMCA all reachable in under a mile. Suffolk is the largest city by land area in Virginia, which means it has real room to grow, and the areas closest to downtown and the Harbour View corridor have seen steady investment in dining and retail. Chesapeake and Portsmouth are both within a reasonable drive, giving you access to a wider metro without the congestion of living inside it. The city sits in Nansemond County territory and carries a strong sense of community identity — local events, a walkable historic district a few miles north, and a population that tends to stay. For families, professionals, and military households alike, Suffolk offers a grounded, livable environment that doesn't feel like a compromise.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 117 Lancelot Drive. Food Lion and Publix Super Market at Planters Station cover your grocery runs at 0.4 and 0.8 miles respectively, and Edible Arrangements is right at 0.3 miles if you need a quick gift. Dinner options include Santa Fe Grill, Jamminz, and Iron Chef Japanese Restaurant — all within 0.4 miles. Morning coffee is covered by Starbucks Coffee Company at 0.5 miles or Pressed Café just a bit closer. For fitness, the Suffolk Family YMCA is 0.3 miles away, with Anytime Fitness as a backup at 0.6 miles. Suffolk's Smallest Park — a local curiosity worth a visit — is just 0.6 miles out.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is six minutes from the front door, which makes 117 Lancelot Drive one of the more strategically located homes in the area for active-duty households. NSA Northwest Annex is about 31 minutes out — manageable for a second earner or a PCS situation with split assignments. A VA loan can make the financing side of this address straightforward, and your BAH in the Suffolk area tends to align well with homes in this size range.
For families upgrading
Three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and nearly 2,000 square feet give a growing household real room to breathe. The half-bath on the main level is the kind of practical detail that matters once you've lived without one. Suffolk's suburban character means quieter streets and a neighborhood feel, while the grocery stores, restaurants, and the Suffolk Family YMCA within half a mile mean you're not sacrificing convenience to get it.
More buyer questions
How far is 117 Lancelot Drive from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?
Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is approximately six minutes from 117 Lancelot Drive, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation in the area.
How far is 117 Lancelot Drive from NSA Northwest Annex?
NSA Northwest Annex is roughly 31 minutes away, which is a reasonable commute for households with assignments at that base.
Is 117 Lancelot Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the official FEMA map data.
What grocery stores are near 117 Lancelot Drive?
Food Lion is 0.4 miles away, Publix Super Market at Planters Station is 0.8 miles out, and Edible Arrangements is just 0.3 miles from the front door.
Does 117 Lancelot Drive have an HOA?
HOA status for this property is confirmed in the listing details — check the property data section of this page for the current information.
Want to see 117 Lancelot Drive in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Suffolk well — reach out and they'll set up a walkthrough at your convenience.
