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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
New
Noblett Lane Cottage
$180,000
Lancaster | Inland Diana Wolfson, Agent
Noblett Lane Cottage is located in the Town of Kilmarnock, with an Open plan, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, Granite countertops & center island in the kitchen.
New
Virginia Road Cottage
$299,500
Lancaster | Inland Diana Wolfson, Agent
Virginia Road Cottage is a renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath Home with a wrap-around deck. Lots of upgrades including plantation blinds, new appliances, new cabinets & granite countertops.
New
Kilmarnock Commercial Property
$175,000
Lancaster | Inland David & Katie Horsley Dew, Agents
Kilmarnock Commercial Property is a Wonderful opportunity to own a commercial building in Downtown Kilmarnock, located on E. Church Street right behind the Town Hall.
Pending
Irvington Tent House
$299,000
Carters Creek, Lancaster | Water Access Diana Wolfson, Agent
Irvington Tent House features an open plan concept with modern day amenities, 3 bedrooms & 3 baths, patio on the lower level & screened porch off the main level
New
Ocran Road Farmhouse
$129,000
Lancaster | Inland Jessica Bell, Agent
Ocran Road Farmhouse is a Rustic 1914 Home with 2 Bedrooms & 1 Full Bath. This Home is close to Towns or Irvington & Kilmarnock & is full of charm & original character.
New
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.
Pending
White Hall Cape Cod
$90,000
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.
New
Bay Water Drive Cottage
$390,000
Chesapeake Bay, Lancaster | Waterfront Virginia Stoughton, Agent
Bay Water Drive Cottage in White Stone is a 1026 sq. ft. home with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, large living area, bonus room, kitchen & a detached 264 sq. ft. waterfront deck.