Northern
Neck at a glance:
- Major Cities: Gloucester, Heathsville, White Stone, Kilmarnock, Reedville
- Landmarks/National Monuments/Parks: Belle Isle State Park, Caledon Natural Area, Westmoreland State Park, Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Stratford Hall Plantation, Popes Creek Plantation, Colonial Beach Museum, Kilmarnock Museum, Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library, Richmond County Museum, Northern Neck Wine Trail
- Major Industry: Civil Service, Retail, Manufacturing, Construction
- Counties: Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, Westmoreland
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Northern Neck & Middle Peninsula
The Northern Neck and the Middle Peninsula form the Tidewater Virginia peninsulas
and together comprise ten counties; Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King William,
Mathews, and Middlesex Counties form the Middle Peninsula, while Lancaster, Northumberland,
Richmond, and Westmoreland Counties make up the Northern Neck. Some also consider
King George part of the Northern Neck.
The Tidewater Virginia peninsulas are protected by the Chesapeake Bay and two of
its tributaries, the York River and the Rappahannock River. As a result, the area
boasts well over 1,000 miles of shoreline, which not only provide some of the state’s
most spectacular waterfront views but also ample opportunities for outdoor recreation
and water sports. The region is also home to an extremely long and rich colonial
history, much of which is still evident today thanks to several museums, parks,
and historic sites, such as the birthplaces of Robert E. Lee and George Washington.
Given its natural beauty and relative isolation, Tidewater Virginia real estate
is a popular choice among retirees and second-home owners who cherish its relaxed
pace of life. But because the area is also an easy drive from such employment centers
as
Richmond,
Norfolk, and
Washington, D.C., it’s just as desirable among business professionals
and commuters. Even families are drawn to Tidewater Virginia real estate, thanks
to the peninsulas’ comprehensive public school system, which includes the Chesapeake
Bay Governor’s School, and the region’s proximity to many of the state’s institutions
of higher learning.
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Very few cities spoil the rural serenity of the Northern Neck and the Middle Peninsula. Instead, charming towns like Reedville, Kilmarnock, White Stone, and Heathsville dot the landscape and offer residents a selection of independent boutiques, local crafts, and specialty merchandise, among other amenities. A wealth of small farms also provides locally grown produce, while several Tidewater Virginia wineries make up part of the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail.
In short, the Tidewater Virginia peninsulas offer something for everyone, making
Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula real estate an ideal investment not only for
the young, but also for the young-at-heart.
Northern Neck real estate is prime for investors and people looking for homes for
sale. To find homes
for sale in the “Garden of Virginia”—as George Washington fondly referred
to his native land—then contact any of Long & Foster’s Northern Neck
real estate offices.
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