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Lancaster County, founded in 1651, has 231 square miles, with 98 square miles of waterfront. The population is approximately 11,000 people. Lancaster County has fabulous small waterfront towns. Irvington’s population is about 670 people and is home to Carters Creek and the Tides Inn. Kilmarnock has a population of around 1,200 people and has great waterways, shops and is known as the Steptoe District with a Scottish flare. White Stone offer a variety of shopping and dining and has the Robert O. Norris bridge as the gateway to the lower Northern Neck.
There are many beautiful waterways in Lancaster County off the Chesapeake Bay, including Fleets Bay, the Rappahannock River and the Eastern and Western branches of the Corrotoman River. You will find deep anchorage with protected water and wide views on Indian Creek, Dymer Creek, Tabbs Creek, Antipoison Creek, Carters Creek, and many more.
The area is known for its shops, local seafood, restaurants, and plenty of activities for daytime and evening. Lancaster has a rich history, and its well-known residents included Mary Ball Washington, mother of George Washington. Great location, 1+hours to Richmond/Williamsburg/Newport News and 2+ hours to VA Beach/Northern Virginia/Charlottesville.
A great source of information can be found on Virginia’s River Realm. Make sure to join their newsletter to find out more events as they come around.
Areas in Lancaster: White Stone, Irvington, Kilmarnock, Upper Lancaster, Weems, Lively, Morattico, Ottoman, Merry Point
Bodies of Water: Chesapeake Bay, Fleets Bay, Rappahannock River, Eastern & Western Branch of the Corrotoman River, Indian Creek, Dymer Creek, Carters Creek, Tabbs Creek, Antipoison Creek
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Western Branch Preserve Lot 29
$22,000
Lancaster | Inland, Land Andrea Holt, Agent
Western Branch Preserve Lot 29 is a great price in the beautiful community on the Corrotoman River. Community pier, boat ramp and community water system. Just 10 minutes from the town of Kilmarnock.
Pending
Waterfront Elegance on Piney Point
$2,100,000
Corrotoman River, Lancaster | Waterfront Pat Willett, Agent
Waterfront elegance on the Corrotoman River with wide views & sand sand beach. This property includes a separate 4 bedroom guest house with an open floor plan
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Riverscape Contemporary
$1,259,950
Corrotoman River, Lancaster | Waterfront David & Katie Horsley Dew, Agents
Riverscape Contemporary is a new home having glass all along the waterside, pier with 6'+MLW, three bedrooms, two baths, multiple decks and is the most unique design one will find.
Pending
Sullivans Road Cottage
$115,000
Corrotoman River, Lancaster | Water Access Jessica Bell, Agent
Sullivans Road Cottage includes 3 bedrooms, 1.5 Baths. Built in 1994, the cottage has 1008 sq. ft. plus a storage shed.
Active
White Hall Cape Cod
$100,000
Lancaster | Inland Virginia Stoughton, Agent
White Hall Cape Cod is a quaint home perfect for country living in Lancaster County with a community boat ramp & close retail shops, restaurants & convenient businesses in Town of Kilmarnock.
Active
Western Branch Preserve Lot
$24,900
Lancaster | Water Access, Land Jessica Bell, Agent
Western Branch Preserve Lot is a sought-after building lot with Private setting & an abundance of wildlife in the prime waterfront preservation community. Close to all amenities & a community boat ramp is available.
Pending
Lawler Lane Residence
$210,000
Lancaster | Inland Virginia Stoughton, Agent
Lawler Lane Residence is a ranch home with 3 bedrooms nestled away on a quiet street in Kilmarnock. The home offers a whole house generator & a central vacuum system and is being sold "As is - Where is"
Sold
Punches Cove Cottage
$198,000
Lancaster | Inland Andrea Holt and Shelley Ritter, Agents
Punches Cove Cottage is a darling woodsy getaway, just minutes outside downtown Kilmarnock. Three levels of cozy cottage with two spiral stairways leading to each level.