Why this home stands out
Raw, wooded acreage is increasingly hard to find in the Hampton Roads region, and 13.7 acres in Gloucester County is a genuinely rare find. Five Gables Woodlands carries a quiet, established character without the density of the Peninsula's suburban corridors. You're not buying a lot — you're buying a blank canvas with serious square footage, mature trees, and real breathing room between you and the rest of the world.
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Gloucester County sits on the Middle Peninsula, tucked between the York River to the south and the Piankatank River to the north — a setting that gives the whole county a distinctly unhurried, water-adjacent character. Five Gables Woodlands is a low-density residential community where parcels tend to be generous and tree cover runs deep. The surrounding area is quintessential rural Virginia: winding two-lane roads, farm stands, local marinas, and a courthouse town that still feels like one. Gloucester Courthouse Village, the county seat, is a short drive and offers a walkable historic district with locally owned shops, a farmers market, and a genuine small-town rhythm. This is the Five Gables Woodlands land parcel that lets you step off the grid without actually leaving civilization behind — Camp Peary is about 20 minutes south, and the broader Hampton Roads metro is accessible via the Coleman Bridge. Gloucester County has no city-level income tax and operates under Virginia's relatively straightforward land-use framework, which matters when you're planning a custom build.
What's nearby
Gloucester Courthouse Village is your closest hub for everyday needs — groceries, hardware, pharmacies, and a handful of well-regarded local restaurants are all within a reasonable drive. The York River State Park is accessible via the Coleman Bridge for hiking, kayaking, and fishing. Gloucester's own Dragon Run corridor offers some of the most pristine paddling in the Mid-Atlantic. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 23 minutes away, putting commissary and exchange access within a practical range for military households. Williamsburg's broader retail and dining scene is also reachable in under 40 minutes.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
If you're stationed at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown or Camp Peary and you've been looking for land to build on rather than a production home to settle for, this parcel puts you close enough to the gate without living in base-adjacent density. A VA loan can be used for land purchases paired with a construction loan — worth a conversation with a lender who knows that process. Thirteen acres gives a military family genuine long-term flexibility.
For buyers drawn to character
There's a specific kind of buyer who looks at 13.7 wooded acres and sees a floor plan, a clearing, a garden, maybe a workshop — not a problem to solve but a project to love. If that's you, Five Gables Woodlands in Gloucester County is the kind of low-density community where your vision won't be crowded out by a neighbor's fence line. The trees are already there. The quiet is already there. You bring the rest.
More buyer questions
How far is Five Gables Woodlands from Camp Peary?
The parcel is approximately 20 minutes from Camp Peary via Route 17 south across the Coleman Bridge. Drive times can vary slightly depending on traffic at the bridge.
How far is this land from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 23 minutes from Five Gables Woodlands, making it a practical commute for personnel stationed there.
Is the Five Gables Woodlands parcel in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this specific parcel should be verified through FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and confirmed with a licensed surveyor or your lender — see the FloodRisk tile on this page for more detail.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase land in Gloucester County?
A VA loan in its standard form is designed for properties with existing structures, but some lenders offer VA-backed construction-to-permanent loans that can cover land and build costs together — speaking with a VA loan specialist early in the process is strongly recommended.
What utilities are available at this Five Gables Woodlands address?
Gloucester County is largely served by well and septic rather than public water and sewer in rural areas, though availability varies by parcel — a due-diligence call to the county and a perc test are standard steps before finalizing any build plan.
Curious whether this parcel fits your build plans? Tom and Dariya Milan know Gloucester County land and can walk you through next steps — reach out to start the conversation.
