Why this home stands out
What sets 511 Ashforth Way apart is the combination of genuine lot size and established neighborhood maturity that's harder to find than you'd expect. At 0.316 acres, your outdoor space has real breathing room — not just a token backyard. Cheshire Forest is a quiet, tree-lined community where the streets feel settled and the neighbors tend to stay, which says something about the quality of daily life here.
CHESHIRE FOREST and the Chesapeake real estate market
Cheshire Forest is one of those neighborhoods in Chesapeake where the trees are grown, the streets curve gently, and the overall pace feels intentional. Developed through the 1990s, the community has an established character — mature landscaping, consistent lot sizes, and a genuine sense of place. It sits in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake, which is known for its suburban stability and strong community identity. When people search for homes in chesapeake that balance space, convenience, and a calm residential feel, Great Bridge consistently comes up. Chesapeake itself is Virginia's second-largest city by land area, and that scale means you get room to breathe without sacrificing access to services. The city runs its own utilities, maintains its own road network, and has invested steadily in parks and recreation infrastructure — all of which shows up in neighborhoods like Cheshire Forest.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are easy from Ashforth Way. Walmart Neighborhood Market is just one mile out — close enough for a quick grocery run without committing to a full shopping trip. For outdoor time, you have two solid options within half a mile: Cheshire Forest Park at 0.4 miles and Stonegate Park at 0.5 miles. Both are walkable or a quick bike ride away, which makes spontaneous afternoons outside genuinely convenient. The broader Great Bridge corridor along Battlefield Boulevard adds restaurants, pharmacies, and retail within a few minutes by car, so you're never far from what you need.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is just nine minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is reachable in about 19 — making 511 Ashforth Way a practical fit for service members stationed at either installation. BAH rates in the Chesapeake area are competitive, and a VA loan can make a four-bedroom home on a third of an acre a realistic target. The stable, established character of Cheshire Forest also tends to work well for families navigating PCS cycles.
For families upgrading
If you're moving up from a smaller home and want more space without leaving Chesapeake, 511 Ashforth Way delivers. Four bedrooms and 2,400 square feet give everyone room to spread out, and the 0.316-acre lot means the backyard can actually do something — whether that's a playset, a garden, or just space to exhale. Two parks within half a mile add to the picture for families who want outdoor options close to home.
More buyer questions
How far is 511 Ashforth Way from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?
The drive is approximately nine minutes under normal traffic conditions. The routing via Battlefield Boulevard is straightforward and avoids most congestion points.
How far is 511 Ashforth Way from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly 19 minutes by car, typically via the Dominion Boulevard or Cedar Road corridors heading north toward Portsmouth.
What is the lot size at 511 Ashforth Way?
The lot is 0.316 acres, which puts it comfortably above the quarter-acre threshold and provides meaningful outdoor space relative to most comparably priced homes in the area.
Is 511 Ashforth Way in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions.
Are there parks near 511 Ashforth Way?
Yes — Cheshire Forest Park is 0.4 miles away and Stonegate Park is 0.5 miles, both easily walkable or bikeable from the property.
Want to know more about 511 Ashforth Way or Cheshire Forest? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through the details — reach out anytime.
