Why this home stands out
Acreage at this scale is genuinely rare in the Middle Peninsula. Whether you're envisioning a working farm, a private homestead, a hunting retreat, or a long-term land investment, 45ac Plainview Lane gives you the canvas to do it right — with elbow room that smaller parcels simply can't replicate. The combination of size, relative seclusion, and reasonable drive times to coastal Virginia employment centers makes this an unusual find.
ALL OTHERS AREA 122 and the Shacklefords real estate market
Shacklefords sits in King and Queen County, a largely rural jurisdiction on Virginia's Middle Peninsula where open fields, timber stands, and creek-fed bottomland define the landscape. The community has no stoplights and no strip malls — what it has is space, quiet, and the kind of unhurried pace that's increasingly hard to find within a reasonable drive of Hampton Roads. Plainview Lane itself is characteristic of the area: a low-traffic country road flanked by farmland and woodland. King and Queen County is governed independently from the surrounding metro, which means lower density and a genuinely agricultural character that has remained consistent for generations. For buyers comparing land and farm properties across the region, this part of the Middle Peninsula consistently stands out for lot size relative to price and for the authenticity of its rural setting.
What's nearby
Everyday needs are met in West Point, roughly 20 minutes northwest, where you'll find grocery options, pharmacies, hardware stores, and a handful of local restaurants along with the York River waterfront. Saluda, the Middlesex County seat, is a similar drive to the east and adds more service options. For a broader retail run, Williamsburg is accessible in under an hour and brings the full range of big-box and specialty shopping. Outdoor recreation is woven into daily life here — the Mattaponi River corridor, public boat landings, and extensive hunting lands are all close neighbors.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is about 28 minutes from Plainview Lane, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown sits roughly 37 minutes away — both manageable commutes for service members who want genuine acreage rather than a subdivided lot. A VA loan can be used to purchase land with an intended primary residence construction, making this kind of rural parcel more accessible than many buyers realize.
For buyers drawn to character
If the goal is a place that feels genuinely yours — room for horses, a large garden, a hunting cabin, or a custom home set well back from any road — 45 acres in King and Queen County delivers that without compromise. This is the kind of land holding that anchors a family for generations, not just a few years.
More buyer questions
How far is 45ac Plainview Lane from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 28 minutes from the property under typical driving conditions, making it a realistic daily commute for personnel stationed there.
How far is this property from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 37 minutes from Plainview Lane, accessible via routes through West Point and across the York River corridor.
What can 45 acres in King and Queen County be used for?
The parcel is large enough to support a primary residence build, farming or livestock operations, timber management, hunting, or simply land banking — buyers should confirm permitted uses with King and Queen County zoning before purchase.
Is 45ac Plainview Lane in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this parcel should be verified through FEMA's current flood map service; the property's size and varied topography mean portions may carry different designations.
Can a VA loan be used to buy land like this in Virginia?
A VA loan generally requires that a primary residence be constructed on the land, so eligible buyers planning to build may be able to use their VA loan benefit — speaking with a VA-approved lender familiar with construction financing is the recommended first step.
Curious whether this Middle Peninsula acreage fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know rural King and Queen County well — reach out and let's talk through what 45 acres here could mean for you.
