Patriot's Walk offers a wooded suburban setting near Gloucester Village
While Patriot’s Walk is just minutes from Gloucester Village, its two tree-lined entrances give the neighborhood a tucked-away feel from the moment you arrive. Inside, wide roads pass large homes with roomy yards and wooded backdrops. Even the street names follow the neighborhood’s patriotic theme, with nods to Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, James Madison and James Monroe.
“You get quiet country living with the feel of a neighborhood because the houses are separate and not right on top of each other,” says Toby Jordan, a Liz Moore & Associates agent who specializes in Patriot’s Walk. “It’s also quite a big neighborhood, which is rare for Gloucester.”
A mix of home styles with modern interiors and spacious yards
More than 200 homes make up Patriot’s Walk, including Cape Cod and New Traditional designs. Construction began in the early 2000s and has continued over the years, with a few new homes recently added to previously vacant lots.
Many homes have two-car garages, open floor plans and modern interiors. Back decks and patios overlook spacious yards, many of which back up to woods. Lot sizes range from about a quarter-acre to more than one acre, while cul-de-sacs give some homes even more separation from passing traffic. Home prices generally range from the mid-$400,000s to the mid-$600,000s. Patriot’s Walk also has a homeowners association, with dues currently set at $50 a month.
Parks and outdoor recreation in and around Patriot's Walk
There are several ponds throughout the neighborhood, including one in a common area with a large grassy field and small picnic pavilion. These shared spaces give residents a place to spend time outside without leaving the neighborhood. About 15 minutes away, residents can hike, fish and kayak at Beaverdam Park. Gloucester Point Beach and Machicomoco State Park are both about a 30-minute drive.
Nearby shopping, dining and community events
Major retailers, grocery stores and familiar chain restaurants are about 10 minutes away along George Washington Memorial Highway. Closer to the neighborhood, Gloucester Village is about five minutes away and offers local shopping and dining. Main Street includes several restaurants such as Olivia’s in the Village, Sweet Tooth Café and Gloucester Brewing Company, along with boutiques, specialty markets and antique shops.
Main Street also hosts several of Gloucester’s biggest annual celebrations. The Daffodil Festival is Gloucester’s signature event, welcoming spring with a parade, vendors and the crowning of the Daffodil Queen. The Gloucester Arts Festival features exhibits, plein-air painting and Symphony Under the Stars every June. In December, the Christmas and Holiday Parade makes its way down Main Street, followed by the annual tree lighting.
Gloucester County Public Schools serves Patriot's Walk
Students living in Patriot’s Walk attend Botetourt Elementary School, Peasley Middle School and Gloucester High School, all part of Gloucester County Public Schools.
The high school offers the Governor’s Health Sciences Academy, where participating students can earn at least nine transferable college credits through dual enrollment, Advanced Placement and other courses. Gloucester County Public Schools also holds Virginia’s Purple Star designation for its support of military-connected students.
Getting around Gloucester and the surrounding area
Route 14 connects Patriot’s Walk to Gloucester Village and U.S. 17, the main thoroughfare through Gloucester County. Newport News is about 30 to 40 minutes away, while destinations in York County and the Williamsburg area generally take between 30 and 50 minutes, depending on the location and traffic. Richmond and Norfolk are each roughly an hour and 15 minutes away.
Trips to York County, Newport News and the rest of Hampton Roads cross the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge. The drawbridge occasionally opens for marine traffic, and those openings last about 25 minutes on average.