Why this home stands out
Properties with this combination of pre-Civil War architecture, 23 acres of land, and a livable 3,100-square-foot footprint almost never surface in this corner of Virginia. The 1830 build date means real craftsmanship — thick walls, original structural bones — while the acreage gives you room to farm, hunt, keep horses, or simply exhale. Two and a half baths and four bedrooms mean the house functions for a modern household without sacrificing its historic soul.
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Port Haywood sits in the heart of Mathews County, one of the most quietly beautiful jurisdictions on Virginia's Middle Peninsula. The area along New Point Comfort Highway is agricultural and coastal in character — you're surrounded by working farms, tidal creeks, and the kind of unhurried pace that people spend years searching for. Mathews County has no traffic lights, and that's not a complaint; it's a point of pride. If you've ever wrestled with the suburban vs urban question and found both answers unsatisfying, this stretch of the Virginia coast offers a third path entirely: genuinely rural, deeply rooted, and close enough to Gloucester, Williamsburg, and the Hampton Roads metro to stay connected when you choose to be. The county seat of Mathews is a short drive, and the broader community has a strong sense of place built around the water, the land, and the people who've worked both for generations.
What's nearby
New Point Comfort Lighthouse — one of the oldest lighthouses on the East Coast — is just down the road, and the public boat ramp at New Point gives you direct access to Mobjack Bay and the Chesapeake. Mathews Courthouse Village is roughly 10 minutes away for everyday errands, local dining, and the farmers market. Gloucester Courthouse is about 20 minutes north for a wider range of groceries, pharmacies, and services. Williamsburg, with its full retail corridor and medical facilities, is approximately 45 minutes by car. The drive times are real, and they're part of the trade-off — one most people on this road consider entirely worth it.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 34 minutes from this address, and Camp Peary sits roughly 36 minutes out — both manageable commutes from a property this unique. If you're using a VA loan, 23 acres and a historic home can absolutely qualify, and your BAH at mid-grade enlisted or officer rates in this region makes ownership here a serious conversation worth having with a lender.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and 3,100 square feet give a growing family genuine room to spread out, and 23 acres means the kids have more backyard than they'll ever fully explore. There's space for a garden, animals, a fire pit, a workshop — or all of the above. Upgrading to a property like this isn't just a square-footage move; it's a lifestyle shift toward something slower, more intentional, and harder to leave.
More buyer questions
How far is 6040 New Point Comfort HWY from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
The drive from Port Haywood to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 34 minutes under normal conditions, heading northwest through Gloucester County. It's a scenic rural commute with very little traffic congestion.
What is the flood risk situation for properties along New Point Comfort Highway?
Mathews County is a low-lying coastal jurisdiction, and flood zone designations vary significantly by parcel — the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page reflects the current FEMA designation for this specific address.
Is there an HOA for this property?
No HOA is associated with this address, which is typical for agricultural and rural parcels in Mathews County — giving owners full flexibility over how the land and structures are used.
What can 23 acres in Mathews County support in terms of land use?
At 23 acres, this parcel can accommodate horses, livestock, row crops, timber, hunting, or simply open preservation — Mathews County zoning for agricultural land is generally permissive, and the county has active farming and equestrian communities.
How old is the house at 6040 New Point Comfort HWY and what does that mean structurally?
The home was built in 1830, making it nearly 200 years old — construction from that era typically features heavy timber framing, brick or stone foundations, and thick exterior walls that were built to last well beyond a modern building's expected lifespan, though any buyer should budget for and expect ongoing historic maintenance.
Reach out to Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty to ask questions, schedule a private walkthrough, or talk through what owning 23 acres in Mathews County actually looks like day to day.
