Why this home stands out
What sets 4859 Rosewell Drive apart is the combination of genuine elbow room and accessibility that's hard to find in this part of the Peninsula. A 1.46-acre lot gives you breathing space — room for a garden, a fire pit, or simply a backyard that doesn't feel borrowed from your neighbors — while Camp Peary sits just seven minutes away and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is a short fifteen-minute drive. That's a rare pairing in Gloucester.
ALL OTHERS AREA 121 and the Gloucester real estate market
Gloucester, Virginia is one of those places that earns loyalty. Tucked along the York River on the Middle Peninsula, the county blends rural character with genuine community — farmers markets, local festivals, and a courthouse district that still feels like a real town center rather than a strip-mall afterthought. The area around 4859 Rosewell Drive in Gloucester carries that same unhurried quality. Lots tend to be generous, tree lines are real, and the pace of daily life reflects a community that values space and quiet without sacrificing convenience. Gloucester Point, just south, connects the county to Yorktown and the broader Hampton Roads region via the Coleman Bridge. You're not isolated out here — you're simply removed from the noise, which is exactly what draws people to this part of Virginia in the first place. It's a place where 1.46 acres feels like the norm, not the exception.
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's ideal for hiking, wildlife watching, and getting a genuine sense of the Chesapeake watershed. Beyond the park, Gloucester's Route 17 corridor puts grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores, and local restaurants within a practical drive. The Coleman Bridge connects you south to Yorktown and its waterfront dining and history. Daily errands don't require a long haul, and when you want something more — Richmond, Newport News, Williamsburg — the highway access from Gloucester makes those trips straightforward.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is seven minutes from your front door, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is fifteen. For military families, that kind of proximity matters — shorter commutes, more time at home, and a location that works whether you're using a VA loan for the first time or making a permanent change of station. Gloucester also tends to attract military households who want land and privacy without sacrificing base access.
For families upgrading
If you've been in a smaller home and you're ready for more — more square footage, more yard, more room to actually spread out — 4859 Rosewell Drive makes a compelling case. At 2,630 square feet on 1.46 acres, there's space for a home office, a proper guest room, and a backyard that can actually do something. Gloucester's pace of life tends to suit families who want their kids to have room to roam.
More buyer questions
How far is 4859 Rosewell Drive from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately seven minutes from 4859 Rosewell Drive, making it one of the closest residential options to that installation in the area.
How far is 4859 Rosewell Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly fifteen minutes south via Route 17 and the Coleman Bridge — a manageable daily commute for personnel stationed there.
What is the lot size at 4859 Rosewell Drive?
The lot is 1.46 acres, which is notably generous for the area and provides substantial outdoor space and privacy from neighboring properties.
Is 4859 Rosewell Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation specific to this parcel.
Are there parks near 4859 Rosewell Drive?
Yes — Machicomoco West Unit, a Virginia state park unit along the York River, is less than a mile from the property and offers trails and natural shoreline access.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Gloucester and the surrounding Peninsula well — reach out to get a full picture of what life at 4859 Rosewell Drive looks like for your situation.
