2338 Somerset Way, Hayes, VA 23072

Why this home stands out

New construction in Hayes at this size is genuinely uncommon. At 1,827 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half baths, 2338 Somerset Way gives you the clean slate of a 2026 build — no deferred maintenance, no outdated systems, no one else's renovation choices to undo. The half-bath on the main level is a practical detail that matters daily, and the layout is designed for how people actually live rather than how homes were built a generation ago.

RIVER CLUB AT TWIN ISLAND and the Hayes real estate market

Hayes sits in the northern stretch of Gloucester County, Virginia, where the pace slows down and the Chesapeake Bay watershed shapes the landscape around you. This part of Hayes feels genuinely residential — low traffic, mature trees lining the roads, and a community that tends to know its neighbors. You're not tucked into a dense suburb here; the lots breathe, and the sky opens up in a way that's hard to find closer to the urban core of Hampton Roads. Gloucester County operates its own services independently, which means a different rhythm than Norfolk or Virginia Beach — smaller, more self-contained, and with a strong sense of local identity. The Route 17 corridor puts everyday errands within a short drive, while the York River and surrounding waterways give the whole area a quiet, coastal character that residents tend to hold onto for a long time.

What's nearby

Daily life at 2338 Somerset Way is more convenient than the rural feel might suggest. The Farmers Daughter Produce is just half a mile away for fresh local goods, with Food Lion and Dollar General both under a mile for broader grocery runs. Sal's Sicilian Pizza & Restaurant is four-tenths of a mile — close enough to be a weeknight regular. Hardee's and McDonald's are both within six-tenths of a mile when you need something fast. Coffee is covered by Starbucks at 0.7 miles. For fitness, Burn Boot Camp and Anytime Fitness are both within a mile, and Abingdon Park at 0.8 miles gives you green space for walks, runs, or weekend afternoons outside.

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