Why this home stands out
What sets 764 Lovers Lane apart is the combination of generous bedroom count — four bedrooms and three full baths plus a half bath in under 2,000 square feet — and its location in Mathews County, one of the most scenic and least-crowded counties on the Chesapeake Bay. You get breathing room, genuine quiet, and a community that still feels like a real place rather than a suburb.
ALL OTHERS AREA 126 and the Mathews real estate market
Mathews, Virginia is a small peninsular county tucked between the York River and the Chesapeake Bay, and daily life here runs at a pace most people spend years searching for. The county seat is compact and walkable, with local businesses lining Main Street and a genuine sense of community that shows up at the farmers market, the waterfront park, and the annual county fair. Lovers Lane itself is a residential street with a character all its own — the name alone tells you something about the neighborhood's personality. Mathews County sits within the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia, roughly equidistant from Williamsburg and the Northern Neck, making it a genuine retreat without being remote. For families comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach or the broader Hampton Roads corridor who want more land, more sky, and less traffic, Mathews consistently comes up as the alternative worth a serious look.
What's nearby
Day-to-day convenience is closer than you might expect. Linda's Diner, a local staple, is just 0.7 miles away — the kind of spot where the coffee is always on and the regulars know your name. Salty Dog Pizzeria is under a mile out at 0.9 miles, covering Friday-night dinner without a drive. Mathews County Parks and Recreation is a mile from the door, giving you easy access to outdoor space, ball fields, and community programming. For bigger grocery runs or specialty shopping, the Gloucester corridor is a reasonable drive north, and Williamsburg's full retail lineup is accessible when you need it.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 41 minutes from 764 Lovers Lane, and Camp Peary sits about 40 minutes out — both reachable without navigating heavy Hampton Roads traffic. For service members who qualify for a VA loan, Mathews County's lower price-per-acre profile can make the math work in ways that closer-in markets simply don't allow. The tradeoff is a commute through genuinely beautiful Virginia countryside.
For buyers drawn to character
If what you're looking for is a home with a real address — one that carries a little poetry in its name and sits in a county that hasn't been paved over — 764 Lovers Lane delivers. Mathews County is the kind of place where neighbors still wave, the night sky is actually dark, and the Chesapeake Bay is never far from view. This is a 1973-built home with four bedrooms and room to make it entirely your own.
More buyer questions
How far is 764 Lovers Lane from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 41 miles from 764 Lovers Lane, typically a 41-minute drive via Route 17 and the George P. Coleman Bridge. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the congestion common to the Hampton Roads tunnel corridors.
What is the flood zone status for 764 Lovers Lane in Mathews County?
Mathews County is a low-lying coastal county and portions of it carry elevated flood risk designations — your agent can pull the current FEMA flood map panel for this specific parcel, and the FloodRisk tile on this page provides up-to-date zone information.
Is there an HOA at 764 Lovers Lane?
Based on available property data, 764 Lovers Lane does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, though buyers should confirm this during due diligence with a title search and county records review.
What is the square footage and layout of 764 Lovers Lane?
The home offers 1,890 square feet of finished living space across four bedrooms and three full bathrooms plus a half bath — a layout that works well for families, guests, or anyone who wants a dedicated home office without sacrificing sleeping rooms.
Where is Mathews, Virginia relative to the rest of Hampton Roads?
Mathews County sits on the Middle Peninsula, roughly 40–50 minutes north of the Hampton Roads metro core, accessible via the George P. Coleman Bridge from Yorktown. It's close enough for occasional trips into the region but far enough to feel genuinely removed from suburban density.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia well. Reach out to get a straight answer on what 764 Lovers Lane could mean for you.
