Why this home stands out
Properties with this kind of provenance are genuinely rare. Built in 1752, this Gloucester farmhouse predates American independence, and the nearly 15-acre lot gives it a scale that modern subdivisions can't replicate. You're not buying a house with a yard — you're buying a piece of working Virginia countryside with room to breathe, room to grow, and a structure that has outlasted centuries. That combination almost never comes up.
ALL OTHERS AREA 121 and the Gloucester real estate market
Gloucester, Virginia sits on the Middle Peninsula between the York River and the Piankatank, and the area around 3557 Enos Road reflects the county's deep agricultural roots. This part of Gloucester — sometimes called the rural corridor along Route 17 — is characterized by large parcels, mature hardwood stands, and the kind of quiet that only comes with genuine distance from the next driveway. Gloucester County operates its own government and services independently from the city of Hampton Roads, which means a slower administrative pace and a strong sense of local identity. The broader Gloucester community leans toward self-sufficiency: gardening, keeping animals, and maintaining land are common weekend activities here, not novelties. Gloucester Courthouse, the county seat, anchors civic and commercial life just a short drive away. For buyers searching for historic homes Gloucester Virginia, this address sits squarely in the conversation — a genuine colonial-era property on acreage, in a county that still looks and feels the way Virginia is supposed to.
What's nearby
Daily errands are more manageable than the rural setting might suggest. Gloucester Courthouse Village is within easy reach for groceries, hardware, and local dining. The Ware River and adjacent waterways are close by for fishing and kayaking. Williamsburg — with its full range of retail, dining, and cultural attractions — is roughly 30 minutes southwest, making it a practical destination for larger shopping runs or a night out. Newport News and the broader Hampton Roads metro open up further options within 45 minutes. Camp Peary is approximately 20 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 29 minutes from the door.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Assigned to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown? You're looking at a roughly 29-minute commute from 3557 Enos Road — and your VA loan can absolutely be used on a property like this, historic age and all. Nearly 15 acres gives military families space for gardens, animals, or simply a hard boundary between work life and home life. That kind of separation is worth something.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been looking at new construction and feeling like something is missing, this is the answer. A home built in 1752 carries details — proportions, materials, the way rooms relate to each other — that simply cannot be reproduced. Add nearly 15 acres of Virginia countryside and you have a property that will look more interesting in 50 years than it does today, not less.
More buyer questions
How far is 3557 Enos Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 29 minutes from 3557 Enos Road under typical driving conditions, heading south and west through Gloucester and across the Coleman Bridge.
How far is 3557 Enos Road from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is roughly 20 minutes from this address, making it one of the closer military installations to this part of Gloucester County.
What is the lot size at 3557 Enos Road?
The lot measures 14.97 acres — just under 15 acres of land that includes room for outbuildings, gardens, animals, or simply open space and tree cover.
Is 3557 Enos Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase a historic property like this one?
Yes — a VA loan can be used on older homes, though the property will need to meet VA minimum property requirements during the appraisal process; a knowledgeable lender familiar with historic homes can walk you through what that typically involves.
Want to walk the land and see how 270-year-old construction actually holds up? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this county well — reach out and let's set up a visit.
