Why this home stands out
What sets 4859 Rosewell Drive apart is the combination of acreage and proximity that's genuinely hard to find in this corridor. You get 1.46 acres — enough for a real yard, a garden, or simply a buffer from the world — while staying within a short commute of two major installations. The 1985 construction gives the home solid bones and a floor plan that spreads across 2,630 square feet without feeling oversized.
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 it carries the unhurried character of a county that has never been in a rush. The ALL OTHERS AREA 121 designation covers a wide swath of Gloucester County's residential landscape — properties here tend to sit on generous lots, separated from neighbors by tree lines and open land rather than shared fences. Life in Gloucester moves at a pace that feels intentional. The county seat, Gloucester Courthouse, anchors the area with a historic district, local shops, and a farmers market that draws the community together on weekends. For those comparing homes for sale in Gloucester, Virginia, the appeal is consistent: space, privacy, and a genuine small-town identity within reasonable reach of the Hampton Roads metro.
What's nearby
Step outside and Machicomoco West Unit is less than a mile away — a Virginia state park unit along the York River that offers trails, water access, and a connection to the area's deep Indigenous and colonial history. It's the kind of neighbor that makes a Saturday morning feel worthwhile without requiring a drive. Gloucester Courthouse Village, with its independent shops, local restaurants, and the historic Main Street corridor, is a short trip up the road. For everyday needs, grocery stores, pharmacies, and hardware retailers are all reachable within a few miles, keeping the rural feel without the rural inconvenience.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is seven minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is fifteen — making 4859 Rosewell Drive a practical anchor for military households rotating through the York-James Peninsula. A VA loan can stretch further on 1.46 acres in Gloucester than on a fraction of that land closer to the water, and the commute math works in your favor from day one.
For families upgrading
If your current home has you stacked on top of neighbors with a yard measured in feet rather than acres, 4859 Rosewell Drive offers a different calculus. Two and a half floors of living space, a half-bath for guests, and 1.46 acres give a growing household room to actually use — not just admire from a window.
More buyer questions
How far is 4859 Rosewell Drive from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately seven minutes from 4859 Rosewell Drive under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in Gloucester County.
How far is 4859 Rosewell Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly fifteen minutes away, a commute that stays manageable while still putting you on acreage that simply isn't available closer to the base.
Is 4859 Rosewell Drive part of an HOA?
The ALL OTHERS AREA 121 designation in Gloucester County does not correspond to a formal HOA-governed subdivision, though buyers should verify current deed restrictions with their agent during due diligence.
What is the flood zone status for 4859 Rosewell Drive?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — review that section for the current FEMA designation and any lender requirements.
What is the lot size and acreage at 4859 Rosewell Drive?
The property sits on 1.46 acres, which is notably generous for the area and one of the defining features that distinguishes this address from smaller-lot alternatives in the Gloucester market.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corridor well — reach out to talk through what 4859 Rosewell Drive could look like as your next home base.
