Why this home stands out
What sets 172 Aldebaran Road apart is the sheer combination of scale and land. Twelve bedrooms and seven full baths spread across 7,274 square feet give you flexibility that almost no other property in Mathews County can match — room for extended family, a multi-generational household, or simply the breathing space that ten acres of Virginia countryside quietly affords. The 1969 construction gives the home a solid, era-defining bones that larger modern builds rarely replicate.
About the Mathews real estate market
Mathews County sits at the tip of the Middle Peninsula, cradled between the Chesapeake Bay and the Piankatank and Rappahannock rivers. It is one of the least densely populated counties in Virginia — deliberately so. Residents here trade urban convenience for something harder to find: genuine quiet, open water access, and a community that still knows its neighbors by name. The town of Mathews Court House, the county seat, anchors local life with a courthouse green, independent shops, and a pace that feels intentional rather than accidental. Aldebaran Road sits within this landscape, where ten-acre parcels are the rule rather than the exception and the horizon stays uncluttered. For buyers comparing Mathews County properties against other rural Virginia options, the county's position — close enough to Williamsburg, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads metro for day trips, far enough to feel genuinely removed — is often the deciding factor.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands run through the town of Mathews Court House, roughly a short drive from Aldebaran Road, where you'll find a pharmacy, hardware store, and local grocery options. The Mathews Market and several waterfront seafood spots keep meals interesting without a long drive. For broader retail, Gloucester Court House is accessible in under thirty minutes. Deltaville Marina and the public boat ramps along the East River and Piankatank River are nearby anchors for anyone who spends time on the water. The Middle Peninsula is also home to several wildlife refuges and paddling trails that reward exploration on weekends.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is approximately 36 minutes from 172 Aldebaran Road, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown sits about 37 minutes out — both within a commute range that many military families find workable. A VA loan can make a property at this scale more accessible than you might expect, and ten acres of Mathews County land offers the kind of privacy that's genuinely hard to replicate near a base.
For families upgrading
If your current home has stopped fitting your life — whether that's a growing extended family, a need for dedicated work-from-home space, or simply the desire for land your kids can actually run on — 172 Aldebaran Road answers the question at a scale most upgrade searches never encounter. Twelve bedrooms across 7,274 square feet on ten acres means everyone gets a corner of their own, and there's still room left over.
More buyer questions
How far is 172 Aldebaran Road from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 36 minutes from 172 Aldebaran Road under typical driving conditions. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is similarly close at around 37 minutes, making this property a viable base for personnel assigned to either installation.
What is the lot size and acreage at 172 Aldebaran Road?
The property sits on ten acres, which is substantial even by Mathews County standards and provides meaningful privacy and room for outbuildings, gardens, or simply open land.
Is 172 Aldebaran Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 172 Aldebaran Road have?
The home has twelve bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms across 7,274 square feet — a configuration that suits multi-generational households, large families, or buyers who need dedicated space for work, guests, or hobbies.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase 172 Aldebaran Road?
In most cases, yes — a VA loan can be used to purchase a residential property like this one, subject to the lender's appraisal and eligibility requirements. Given the proximity to both Camp Peary and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, this is worth exploring early in the process.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Mathews County and the surrounding Middle Peninsula well. Reach out to start a conversation about 172 Aldebaran Road — no pressure, just answers.
