Why this home stands out
What sets 3597 Hickory Fork Road apart is the combination of genuine living space and a setting that feels genuinely rural without isolating you from the rest of the Peninsula. At 2,184 square feet across four bedrooms, there's room to spread out in ways that tighter suburban lots rarely allow. Gloucester County's lower density means bigger lots, quieter roads, and a pace that's hard to replicate closer to the water.
ALL OTHERS AREA 121 and the Gloucester real estate market
Gloucester, Virginia sits on the Middle Peninsula, tucked between the York River to the south and the Piankatank River to the north. It's one of those places where the land still feels like it belongs to the people who live on it — working farms, wide lots, and tree-lined roads like Hickory Fork are the norm rather than the exception. The county seat, Gloucester Court House, anchors the community with local shops, a farmers market, and a historic courthouse square that dates back centuries. Life here moves at a measured pace, but you're never truly far from anything. Williamsburg is about 30 minutes west, and the broader Hampton Roads metro is reachable in under an hour. For Gloucester homes for sale, this stretch of Hickory Fork Road represents the county's quieter, more spacious side — the kind of address where a half-mile of open road between neighbors is a feature, not a flaw.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands along the Route 17 corridor are straightforward — grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores, and local restaurants are all within a 10-to-15-minute drive. The Gloucester Courthouse area adds coffee shops and small-town dining to the mix. Beaverdam Park, a county-owned reservoir park, offers hiking trails, kayak launches, and fishing within a short drive. For bigger shopping runs, the Williamsburg Premium Outlets and the broader New Town retail district are roughly 30 minutes away. Camp Peary is approximately 15 minutes south, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 23 minutes away via Route 17.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Fifteen minutes to Camp Peary and 23 minutes to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown makes 3597 Hickory Fork Road a practical choice for military households on the Peninsula. A VA loan can make the path to ownership here straightforward, and four bedrooms give growing families the breathing room that back-to-back deployments and PCS moves demand. Gloucester County's lower cost of living stretches every dollar further.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and 2,184 square feet give a growing household genuine room to grow — dedicated space for a home office, a guest room, or a playroom without anyone feeling squeezed. The Hickory Fork Road setting means kids have outdoor space to actually use, and the Gloucester County pace of life makes the trade-off from a busier suburb feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise.
More buyer questions
How far is 3597 Hickory Fork Road from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 15 minutes south of the property via Route 17. The drive is mostly rural highway with minimal traffic congestion outside of peak commute windows.
How far is 3597 Hickory Fork Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 23 minutes from Hickory Fork Road, also accessible via Route 17 heading south toward the York River crossing.
Is 3597 Hickory Fork Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this property is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Gloucester County does include some flood-prone areas near tidal waterways, so reviewing that information is worthwhile before making a decision.
What county is 3597 Hickory Fork Road in?
The property is in Gloucester County, Virginia — a jurisdiction on the Middle Peninsula with its own county services, tax structure, and land-use character distinct from the city-based jurisdictions across the York River.
Does Gloucester County have a rural feel compared to the rest of Hampton Roads?
Yes — Gloucester County is notably less dense than Virginia Beach, Norfolk, or Newport News, with larger lots, working farms, and lower traffic volumes. It attracts buyers who want Peninsula access without the suburban density that comes with it.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Gloucester County and the broader Peninsula well. Reach out to talk through what 3597 Hickory Fork Road could look like for your household.
