Why this home stands out
Most homes in this price range sit on a fraction of an acre. At 8.24 acres, 8237 Spring Hill Farm Road operates on a completely different scale. The 3,262-square-foot layout gives you four bedrooms and two and a half baths with space to spread out indoors, while the land opens up a world of options outside — gardens, outbuildings, trails, or simply the privacy of not seeing a neighbor's window from your own.
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 place that hasn't been paved over. The ALL OTHERS AREA 121 designation covers the rural stretches of Gloucester County where larger parcels are the norm and the pace of daily life reflects that. You're not in a subdivision here — you're on a road where the properties have names and the land has history. The county seat, Gloucester Courthouse, anchors a compact downtown with local shops, a farmers market, and a genuine small-town feel. The broader Gloucester County area draws people who want elbow room without sacrificing access to the broader Hampton Roads region. Route 17 connects you north toward Yorktown and south toward the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge, which crosses into Yorktown in minutes. It's a trade — you give up urban density and get acreage, quiet, and a community that still knows its neighbors.
What's nearby
Beaverdam Park is just a mile away, which is a genuine perk. It's a Gloucester County park with trails, a lake, kayak launches, and fishing — the kind of outdoor resource that normally requires a longer drive. For everyday errands, the Route 17 corridor in Gloucester brings grocery options, pharmacies, hardware stores, and local restaurants within a reasonable drive. The broader Gloucester Courthouse area adds coffee shops and specialty retailers. When you need the full range of Peninsula amenities, Yorktown and Newport News are accessible via the Coleman Bridge.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Camp Peary is about 22 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown runs around 28 minutes — both reasonable commutes from a property this size. For military families using a VA loan to purchase, the combination of acreage, square footage, and Peninsula access makes 8237 Spring Hill Farm Road a genuinely competitive option in Gloucester County.
For buyers drawn to character
If what you're looking for is land with a story — a property that feels like it was put together with intention rather than stamped out of a subdivision mold — this one earns a closer look. Eight-plus acres, a 1997 build with over 3,200 square feet, and a setting that rewards the kind of buyer who wants to actually use their land.
More buyer questions
How far is 8237 Spring Hill Farm Road from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is approximately 22 minutes from this address under typical driving conditions. Route 17 south to the York County side is the most direct corridor.
How far is 8237 Spring Hill Farm Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 28 minutes away, accessible via Route 17 and the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge into York County.
What is the lot size at 8237 Spring Hill Farm Road?
The lot measures 8.24 acres, which is substantially larger than most residential parcels in the surrounding area and gives the property a genuinely rural character.
Is 8237 Spring Hill Farm Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Does 8237 Spring Hill Farm Road have an HOA?
Based on available property data, this home does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, though buyers should confirm during the due-diligence process.
Want to walk the full 8.24 acres or get a feel for the floor plan? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty can arrange a private tour and answer any questions you have about the property or the Gloucester County area.
