The privacy, security, and exclusivity of Ford’s Colony can’t be beat. Located in Williamsburg/James City County, Ford’s Colony is arguably the best of the planned golfing communities located in the area. (Don’t take my word for it – it was voted the number 1 planned community in America!)
Williamsburg is 30 minutes from Hampton, Newport News, and Richmond, an hour Virginia Beach, and three hours from Washington, D.C. It’s also located in Virginia’s famous historic corridor, which features colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown.
A Planned Community with Unrivaled Amenities
Ford’s Colony is a private, gated, luxury planned community that’s worth considering. The short list of this community’s brag-worthy amenities includes:
- Three beautiful golf courses
- A country club
- Pools
- Soccer Fields
- Walking / biking trails
- 38 ponds for fishing
- Clubs and organizations for residents
- Incredibly gorgeous homes.
The developers took great care in designing this community to make ensure it was beautifully incorporated into the natural surroundings. Ford’s Colony boasts a beautiful park like setting that is home to humans and wildlife alike. Deer, hawks, waterfowl, rabbits, geese, and many more animals also call the beautiful surroundings home.
Ford’s Colony also has its own magazine published for its residents. It shares volunteerism opportunities, special community events in Ford’s Colony and the surrounding Williamsburg area, and neighborhood updates.
Who lives in Ford’s Colony?
There’s not a specific type of person who lives in this community. Like many planned communities, there are longterm residents, empty nesters, DINKS, and families with older and younger children. Ford’s Colony really is multigenerational, which makes it feel fun and dynamic.
If you ARE retiring though, it’s worth mentioning that residents of Ford’s Colony can audit classes for free at the prestigious College of William and Mary!
Unparalleled Security and Privacy
At Ford’s Colony, the main security gate is monitored 24 hours a day. There are several different entrances for residents located throughout the property. Ford’s Colony’s security staff also patrols the property 24 hours a day. If you travel frequently you can request that the security staff perform a check on your home in your absence. Residents also have the ability to create an E-pass for guests when needed for easy access.
Clubs, Activities, and Ways to Get Involved with your Neighbors
Moving to a planned community – especially one as expansive as Ford’s Colony – might feel intimidating. However, Ford’s Colony offers a really extensive list of clubs and activities so you can easily meet your neighbors.
There are more than 60 clubs and organizations to get involved with. For example, a few of the varied offerings are:
- swimming
- tennis
- gardening
- genealogy
- cooking
- wine and cheese
- fly fishing
- pickleball
- pilates.
There’s something for everyone, from every background and interest – and you’ll quickly find neighbors who share those passions with you.
Other activities include bird watching, sailing, yoga, and dancing. There are a range of clubs from gardening and photography to car enthusiasts and card playing clubs. Don’t forget the youth swim team and the arts and crafts club for younger residents! The feel of community is strong beyond hobbies and personal interests. Community groups such as bible studies, cancer support groups, and aging in place resources are just some opportunities. There is also a way to meet new friends on the new neighbors welcoming committee.
Housing Options: From Condominiums to Single Family Homes
Custom Built Homes with Your Choice of Lot Size and Location
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