Why this home stands out
Raw acreage at this scale is genuinely hard to find in Surry County. Colonial Trail West is a scenic, low-traffic corridor that connects you to the broader Hampton Roads region without surrounding you with it. Whether you're envisioning a private homestead, a working farm, or a long-term land hold, 47 acres gives you the canvas to do it on your own terms — no HOA, no subdivision rules, just land.
ALL OTHERS AREA 70 and the Spring Grove real estate market
Spring Grove sits in Surry County on the south bank of the James River, a part of Virginia that moves at its own pace. This is agricultural country with deep roots — tobacco fields, timber stands, and family farms have shaped this landscape for generations. The community is small and tight-knit, and the land along Colonial Trail West reflects that character: wide open, quiet, and largely undeveloped. Surry County's low population density means you're not trading one suburb for another — you're stepping into a genuinely rural setting. The county seat of Surry is a short drive away, and the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry connects the south bank to Williamsburg and the Peninsula without requiring a long highway detour. For buyers who want land in Virginia with real elbow room, Spring Grove delivers.
What's nearby
Day-to-day convenience is close enough to matter. Old Farms at Cabin Point, a local restaurant just 0.3 miles away, means you're not entirely off the grid — there's a gathering spot practically at your doorstep. The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry landing is within reasonable reach, giving you a scenic and practical route across the James River toward Williamsburg. Surry's small commercial corridor covers basic needs, and the broader Smithfield and Hopewell areas are accessible for larger grocery runs, hardware stores, and medical services.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Camp Peary is roughly 48 minutes from this Colonial Trail West property — a manageable drive for the right assignment. Surry County land at this acreage gives military families the space to build exactly what they want rather than fitting into someone else's floor plan. If you're planning ahead for a long-term home base between duty stations, 47 acres in Spring Grove is a serious foundation.
For buyers drawn to character
If your vision involves chickens, a kitchen garden, a barn, or just a long driveway that ends somewhere genuinely private, this is the kind of land that makes those things possible. Forty-seven acres along Colonial Trail West in Spring Grove isn't a lot in a development — it's a blank slate in a county that still has room for that kind of life. You won't find this scale of opportunity in most of Hampton Roads.
More buyer questions
How far is 47 AC Colonial Trail West from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 48 minutes from this property. The route takes you through Surry County and across the James River corridor toward the Williamsburg area.
What can you build on this land in Surry County?
Surry County has its own zoning and land-use ordinances that govern what can be built on agricultural and rural parcels — a local land-use attorney or the Surry County planning office can walk you through permitted uses, setback requirements, and any applicable permits for residential construction or agricultural operations.
Is there an HOA for this property on Colonial Trail West?
No HOA is associated with this acreage, which means no monthly association fees and no deed restrictions imposed by a homeowners association.
Is this land in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this parcel should be verified through FEMA's flood map service or with a licensed surveyor — our site's FloodRisk tile provides that information directly for this address.
Where is the nearest ferry crossing to Williamsburg from Spring Grove?
The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry landing in Surry is the closest river crossing, connecting Surry County to Jamestown and providing access to Williamsburg and the Peninsula without a lengthy highway drive.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Surry County land. Reach out through vahome.com to ask questions, schedule a walk of the property, or talk through your plans for this acreage.
