Category: Ford’s Colony Neighborhood Info

Come tour this gem — 208 Western Gailes — Saturday, Nov. 8

208 Western Gailes open house 10-4 Saturday, Nov. 8

This Ford’s Colony home located at the end of a cul-de-sac in sought-after Western Gailes combines privacy, nature and exceptional living space. It will be open Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The highlight is an expansive screened porch with Eze-Breeze windows that overlooks a serene, low-maintenance natural area on a generous .86-acre lot, perfect for birdwatching or relaxing with morning coffee. Inside, the great room flows into the kitchen and breakfast area for easy living. A double-sided gas fireplace connects the great room to a cozy living room or den with direct porch access. The first-floor primary suite offers a spacious en suite bath and large walk-in closet. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a versatile loft, both with new carpet, and a full bath. The lower-level features new carpet throughout, two additional bedrooms, a full bath and an impressive recreation room with wet bar and access to a private patio. Outstanding updates include a NEW 2024 ROOF, 2019 HVAC, 2016 upgraded windows, 2020 water heater and 2022 water softener. Superior Walls- the best in basement construction, whole house generator, and two walk-in attics provide incredible storage. The oversized garage includes a workshop area.

Tour gorgeous 107 Royal Saint Georges this Sunday, Oct. 5

107 Royal St. Georges

Sunday, October 5th
 2:00 – 4:00 PM
 Now offered at $999,900

Don’t miss this stunning 5,443 square-foot home featuring 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths, a theater room, guest suite with kitchenette and sunroom, plus an in-ground pool! The great room impresses with a cathedral ceiling, Juliet balcony, built-ins and gas fireplace, while the chef’s kitchen includes a Sub-Zero fridge, gas range and center island with prep sink.

Important: If you are visiting from outside Ford’s Colony, please enter through the John Pott Gatehouse for this event.

For more details and photos, go to:
 premierwilliamsburgrealestate.com

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WOW! Here is your chance to tour 19 Ford’s Colony Homes this Sunday.

I, along with numerous other local real estate agents, have teamed up to organize a truly unprecedented event — 19 (!) Ford’s Colony homes will be open for touring from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24!

The list of properties on our “Dog Days of Summer” home tour is on the graphic below. Especially if you are a prospective home buyer in Ford’s Colony, please make plans to attend our event that is sure to be of compelling interest to you.

All you have to do is enter Ford’s Colony through the John Pott guardhouse off of Longhill Rd. and you are free to visit the homes that will be showcased. Thank you, and I hope to see you during this exciting, much-anticipated event!

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Join me for my annual FC Market Watch

Ford’s Colony residents, this is your invitation to join me for my annual discussion of current and projected market conditions of Ford’s Colony real estate.

The presentation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 in the Banquet Room at the country club.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP by Feb. 11 to me at deelyn@lizmoore.com or angelastilwell@lizmoore.com.

Thank you, and I hope to see many of you there for a lively discussion that I always look forward to holding.

Planned retirement community Ford’s Village loses developer

The development of Ford’s Village, a long-discussed 55-plus community and continuing care facility project near Ford’s Colony, has hit a snag.

A primary developer of the 470-unit proposal off News Road, Retirement Unlimited Inc., has pulled out of the project. Its partner, Norfolk-based Frye Properties Inc., has said that it is looking to team with another company to help complete the planned homes and continuing care facility.

Site work such as tree removal began for Ford’s Village last summer before it recently ground to a halt. The project has been in various stages of discussion and planning since 2007.

Budget town hall to be held Nov. 6


The Ford’s Colony HOA has announced a town hall meeting to address the 2025 budget on Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Swim and Tennis Club. The presentation of the proposed budget has been recorded and can be accessed here. A PDF is available here.

You may submit comments to budgetquestions@fchoa.net. The meeting will be recorded and will be available to view later on the fchoa.org homepage.

Annual HOA survey reveals record 95% resident satisfaction

The Ford’s Colony HOA has shared the overwhelmingly positive results from its survey taken late last year. More than 1,700 residents, lot owners and renters responded, and 95 percent greed with the statement, “Overall, I am satisfied with living in Ford’s Colony.” That percentage has risen from 88.6% since 2020.

Year  Total  Agree  Neither  Disagree  Mean
2023  1700  95.0%  3.6%  1.4%   4.6
2022  1709  94.3%  4.2%  1.2%   4.5
2021  1651  92.1%  5.8%  2.2%   4.5
2020  1970  88.6%  5.7%  5.7%   4.3
2019  1404  88.8%  7.2%    4.1%   4.4

  • Top Drivers of Satisfaction are similar to past years:
    ➢ Appropriateness of fees and assessments
    ➢ Board of Directors serves the best interest of Ford’s Colony
    ➢ My home value is sustained by FC’s governance
    ➢ HOA serves the needs of the different generations living in Ford’s Colony well
  • Life Stage groups and their impact
    ➢ Younger Retirees account for 43.4% of respondents versus 45.6% in 2022; Older Retirees represent 29.9% versus 27.1% in 2022 and Family / Workers are 26.8% of respondents versus 27.3% in 2022.
    ➢ 2023 Life Stage group agreement ratings that they are satisfied living in FC varies versus past years:
    o 95.6% for Younger Retirees ages 61-75 agree (+1.8 versus 2022; +2.3 versus 2021)
    o 96.8% for Older Retirees over 75 years of age agree (+0.9 versus 2022; +2.8 versus 2021)
    o 92.5% for Families / Worker agree (-1.0 versus 2022; +4.2 versus 2021)

A deeper dive into responses to questions dealing with such topics as fees/assessments, activities, Board of Director responsiveness, volunteering and willingness to promote the community’s assets to others considering a move can be had from the following results:

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Resident survey shows huge approval rating

The recent Ford’s Colony resident survey returned an impressive 95-percent satisfaction rating among those who submitted responses to the survey.

Homeowners Association president Roy C. Madsen in a letter to residents wrote that “satisfaction at such a high level while continuing to have the lowest assessments of the large HOAs in Williamsburg defines (Ford’s Colony) as a premier community.”

The letter also noted the advancing progress with the Architectural Review Committee of three developments with impact on Ford’s Colony — possibly the last as the community is nearly built out:

  • Country Club Villas (37 condominiums)
  • Marsh Hawk Villas (22 townhomes next to the first hole of Marsh Hawk golf course)
  • the Parke at Westport (14 lots being developed by Eagle Construction)

Market Watch ’23 draws record crowd

I want to say a heartfelt “thank you!” to everyone who turned out for my annual “State of the Ford’s Colony real estate market” event on Thursday at the country club.

We FILLED the room with approximately 70 people who showed up for a lively discussion about sales numbers from 2022, trends in the Ford’s Colony market, the outlook for ’23 and beyond, and other topics. It’s the best attendance we’ve had at one our seminars.

I especially appreciated the thoughtful question-and-answer session that truly demonstrated how engaged Ford’s Colony residents are in their community. It made for a very successful afternoon that I think was made better by our new 4 p.m. start time; we’ve held it earlier in the afternoon in the past, but I think folks appreciated the little later kickoff. If you couldn’t make it this year, I hope to see you next year!

As always, please contact me with any questions and comments about the Ford’s Colony market, and do let me know how I can help if you are considering a move.

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Refreshments on me!

I would love to have you join me for my annual Ford’s Colony “State of the Market” presentation, Thursday, Feb. 16, 4-6 p.m., in The Banquet Room at Ford’s Colony Country Club.

We will be discussing how the market has affected home sales and values in Ford’s Colony, the immediate market outlook and other topics related to Ford’s Colony real estate. Bring your questions!

Please RSVP at either of the following numbers/addresses by Feb. 13.

757-503-1999 | Deelyn@LizMoore.com

or 757-532-1661 | Christie@LizMoore.com

Hope to see you there, friends.

Invitation to State of the Market ’23

Please make plans to join me for my annual State of the Ford’s Colony Market real estate presentation, Thursday, Feb. 16, from 4-6 p.m. at the Ford’s Colony Country Club.

We will discuss trends in the market, the outlook and how current conditions have affected home values and sales. It is always an interesting and informative session!

I hope you can come with your questions and comments for me. Refreshments are complimentary. I ask that you please RSVP to either deelyn@lizmoore.com or christie@lizmoore.com by Monday, Feb. 13 to let us know you are coming.

Thank you!