Why this home stands out
What sets 230 Chick Cove Drive apart is the combination of elbow room and privacy that 1.94 acres delivers in a region where large lots are increasingly rare. The 1995 construction gives you a solid post-modern foundation without the quirks of older rural stock, while the half-bath adds everyday practicality that smaller homes in this price band often skip. It's a property that breathes.
ALL OTHERS AREA 125 and the Hardyville real estate market
Hardyville sits in the heart of Gloucester County on Virginia's Middle Peninsula — a stretch of land cradled between the York River to the south and the Piankatank River to the north. Life here runs at a quieter pace than the dense Hampton Roads metro across the water, and that's exactly the point. Neighbors tend to know each other, lots are generous, and the landscape shifts between tidal creeks, pine stands, and open farmland within a single drive down a county road. The broader area — sometimes called the ALL OTHERS AREA 125 district by county planners — encompasses a patchwork of rural residential parcels that have attracted buyers looking for space without sacrificing proximity to small-town services. Gloucester Courthouse, roughly fifteen minutes away, anchors the county with its historic district, local dining, and essential retail. The Middle Peninsula lifestyle is defined by outdoor access: kayaking, crabbing, fishing, and boating are genuinely part of daily life here, not weekend novelties. If you want a home address that feels like a destination in itself, Hardyville delivers.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are more manageable than the rural zip code suggests. Gloucester Courthouse's Main Street corridor puts grocery options, pharmacies, and local restaurants within a short drive. The Ware River and surrounding tidal creeks are practically in your backyard for anyone who keeps a kayak or a small boat. Williamsburg — with its broader retail, dining, and medical facilities — is roughly forty-five minutes via the Coleman Bridge. The Colonial Parkway and York River State Park offer hiking and river access for weekend afternoons. Camp Peary is approximately forty-four minutes away for those with connections to that installation.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is about forty-four minutes from Chick Cove Drive — manageable for the right assignment, especially when the trade-off is nearly two private acres and a three-bedroom layout with room to spread out. A VA loan can make financing a rural property like this straightforward, and Gloucester County's lower cost of living stretches a housing budget further than the dense Hampton Roads side of the water.
For buyers drawn to character
If your version of character isn't crown molding and Victorian porches but instead means acreage, creek access, and a county where the night sky actually gets dark — 230 Chick Cove Drive is worth a serious look. The 1995 build means the bones are sound and the systems are modern, but the setting is unmistakably old Virginia: tidal, wooded, and unhurried. This is the kind of address people move to on purpose.
More buyer questions
How far is 230 Chick Cove Drive from Camp Peary?
The drive from 230 Chick Cove Drive to Camp Peary is approximately forty-four minutes under normal traffic conditions, primarily via Route 17 south and the Coleman Bridge corridor.
What county is 230 Chick Cove Drive in?
The property is located in Gloucester County, Virginia, which carries its own tax rates, zoning rules, and services distinct from the Hampton Roads cities across the York River.
Is 230 Chick Cove Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data — check that section for the most accurate designation.
How big is the lot at 230 Chick Cove Drive?
The lot measures 1.94 acres, giving the property meaningful separation from neighboring parcels and room for outdoor use, gardening, or simply open space.
Does 230 Chick Cove Drive have an HOA?
Based on available property data, this address does not carry a mandatory homeowners association, which is typical for rural residential parcels in this part of Gloucester County.
Want to see how 230 Chick Cove Drive fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan know the Middle Peninsula market well — reach out and let's talk through the details.