Neighborhood Amenities

• Gated Residential Community with Keypad and Security Cameras
• Two Thirds of the Community Acreage will be Natural Green space
• Exterior Home and Grounds Maintenance Included in Low Monthly Fee ($250 per month detached homes, $175 per month attached homes)
• Natural Walking Trails
• Gazebo, Benches and Pond
• Nature Overlook
• Birding Opportunities

Nearby Conveniences & Points of Interest

• Virginia Capital Bike Trail
• Powhatan Creek Canoe and Kayak Launch
• Williamsburg National Golf Club
• The Colonial Parkway, part of the Colonial National Historical Park
• Jamestown Island and Settlement
• Colonial Williamsburg
• Merchant's Square
• Amtrak Train Station to D.C., N.Y. and points north
• Christopher Wren Association (The College of William and Mary) Adult Education
• Monticello Marketplace - Food, Beverages, Gifts, Dry Cleaning, Banking, House wares, Clothing, and Pack and Ship
• New Town - Theater, Restaurants, Travel Agency, Bookstore and Jeweler
• Fire and Rescue Protection
• Urgent Care
• Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center

Top reasons to choose The Settlement

There are many things that set The Settlement at Powhatan Creek apart from other Active Adult communities:

AREA

Money Magazine ranks Williamsburg in the top FIVE places in the country to retire. The area boasts 21 movie theatres, 500 restaurants, 22 public golf courses, 9 libraries, 7 museums, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement, Yorktown Victory Center, continuing education through the Christopher Wren Association at the College of William & Mary, several hospitals (1-30 miles), and more than 85 doctors' offices.

COMMUNITY

Our community is approved for 400 homes on 225 acres. Two-thirds of the area is protected green space and natural woods. Restaurants and commercial properties are close by but our community remains a small, quiet residential community bordered by the Powhatan Creek. We are around the corner from the 50-mile biking and walking Capital Trail starting at Jamestown and eventually ending in Richmond. Restaurants, recreation, movies and shopping abound within a few miles of our community.

RESIDENTS’ CLUB

The focal point of the community is a multi -million dollar Residents' Club which features indoor and outdoor pools, spa, tennis court, fitness and aerobics rooms, ballroom, spaces for cards, crafts and hobbies, a billiards game room, and a catering kitchen for residents' use. The full-time activities director oversees club operations, organizes neighborhood clubs and interest groups, schedules educational and instructional classes, and plans trips and events.

GOLF

Our community is affiliated with the Williamsburg National Golf Club, less than a mile from our borders. The club has two championship 18-hole courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Clark.  Williamsburg National courses are consistently ranked as two of the top courses you can play in Virginia.  Residents of the Settlement are offered special membership incentives, including an initiation fee of only $4,000.

CUSTOM QUALITY BUILT HOMES

The Settlement at Powhatan Creek features quality custom built homes with the features you want.  From custom flooring and trim packages to custom kitchen appliances and cabinets, our homes reflect your personality and lifestyle.  Quality materials are used throughout your home.  Our builders and interior designers are happy to consult with buyers on modifications desired for individualized needs and styles—much, much more than just paint and carpet selections.

BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Our brick homes are beautifully designed—both inside and out. The homes provide first floor living with first floor master suites and convenient main living areas with spacious floor plans and attached garages. If you desire more living area, two story homes are available with elevator options for those challenged by physical limitations.

CARE-FREE LIVING

The Settlement provides exterior maintenance of your home and grounds--standard. This sets us apart from most other communities. Monthly fees include roof replacement, exterior home care, lawn care, irrigation system maintenance, full use of the Residents' Club as well as providing a secured community.

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION

Our homes are loaded with quality: brick and HardiPlank exteriors, and low maintenance exterior trim. Courtyards can be fenced. One and two car garages are attached. At The Settlement you can choose solid hardwood floors available in all main living areas (LR/DR/Kit/Foyer/Powder Room) custom trim packages, custom cabinetry, full baths with tile floors, Andersen vinyl windows, copper water supply lines, security systems, garage door openers and more. Sod, upgraded landscaping, and irrigation is standard.  Buyers have the opportunity to meet with professional designers to customize their kitchens and select appliances, as well as the finishes throughout the home in accordance with their lifestyle and taste. 

LOW TAXES

The Settlement at Powhatan Creek is located in James City County, Virginia which has one of the lowest real estate taxes around.  Real estate taxes are only $0.77 per hundred of assessed value meaning that for a $400,000 home, your yearly real estate tax is only $3,080!

GREAT VALUE

With our low home prices and wonderful amenities, The Settlement at Powhatan Creek is a great value.  And when you consider our low homeowner fees and real estate tax rates, your annual cost for your home remains low.  All of which means that The Settlement at Powhatan Creek is a great value now and for years to come.                                                                                                    

Ask about our special incentive packages!