Why this home stands out
What sets 8253 Manor Drive apart is the combination of space and setting you get in Gloucester County — a genuinely uncrowded corner of coastal Virginia where the pace is slower and the lots run generous. At 1,723 square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths, the floor plan gives everyone room to breathe. Built in 1993, the home carries the solid construction standards of that era without the cramped layouts that sometimes came with earlier decades.
PINE MILL and the Gloucester real estate market
Gloucester, Virginia sits on the Middle Peninsula, tucked between the York River to the south and the Piankatank River to the north. It's one of those places that feels genuinely off the beaten path while still being surprisingly well connected. The county seat, Gloucester Courthouse, anchors the area with a historic district that dates back centuries, and the surrounding landscape mixes working farms, tidal creeks, and mature woodlands in a way that's hard to find this close to the Hampton Roads metro. Manor Drive sits within that broader Gloucester residential fabric — the kind of neighborhood where neighbors actually know each other and traffic is light enough that kids still play in the street. The primary keyword for this address is Gloucester VA home, and it fits naturally here: this is quintessential Gloucester VA home territory, where the lifestyle trades urban density for elbow room and a genuine connection to the natural environment. Gloucester Point, just to the south, adds waterfront access and a small marina scene to the mix.
What's nearby
Daily life is well supported from 8253 Manor Drive. The Gloucester Courthouse area, roughly ten minutes away, puts grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores, and a handful of local restaurants within easy reach. Ware Neck and the broader county road network make it simple to reach the York River waterfront at Gloucester Point, where you'll find a public beach, boat ramp, and views straight across to Yorktown. For a wider retail run, the George Washington Memorial Highway corridor connects you to the larger commercial strips in the area. Camp Peary is about 21 minutes by car, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown sits roughly 30 minutes south across the Coleman Bridge.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
For military families assigned to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown or Camp Peary, 8253 Manor Drive puts you within a manageable commute of both installations — roughly 30 and 21 minutes respectively. Gloucester County offers housing value that stretches a VA loan meaningfully further than the denser submarkets closer to base, and the quieter county setting is a genuine quality-of-life upgrade for families who've done their time in crowded base-adjacent neighborhoods.
For families upgrading
If you're ready to trade a smaller, tighter home for something with real breathing room, 8253 Manor Drive delivers. Three bedrooms, two full baths, and 1,723 square feet give a growing family the space to spread out — and Gloucester County's lower-density character means the yard and the neighborhood feel proportionally larger than the square footage alone suggests. It's the kind of move that tends to stick.
More buyer questions
How far is 8253 Manor Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 30 minutes south of 8253 Manor Drive, crossing the Coleman Bridge over the York River. Route 17 south is the primary corridor for that commute.
How far is 8253 Manor Drive from Camp Peary?
Camp Peary is roughly 21 minutes from 8253 Manor Drive, making it one of the closer military installations to this part of Gloucester County.
What is the flood risk situation for this address?
Flood zone information for 8253 Manor Drive is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Is there an HOA at 8253 Manor Drive?
HOA status for this property is noted in the listing details section of this page — Gloucester County has a mix of HOA and non-HOA neighborhoods, so it's worth confirming for this specific address.
What is the general character of the Gloucester, Virginia area?
Gloucester is a rural-to-suburban Middle Peninsula county with a historic courthouse village, working farms, tidal waterways, and a strong local identity — it draws buyers who want coastal Virginia proximity without the density of the Hampton Roads urban core.
Want to know more about 8253 Manor Drive or the Gloucester market? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through everything — reach out anytime.
