The Perfect Floor Plan in Ford’s Colony

The Perfect Floor Plan in Ford’s Colony.

Click above to take a video look of 228 Woburn, Ford’s Colony in Williamsburg, Virginia.

■ 5 BEDROOMS ■ 4.5 BATHS ■ 5364 SQ FT

The great room is the heart of this custom built home – accented by a beautiful tray ceiling with ambient lighting, built-ins, and a gas fireplace. The generous kitchen is equipped top of the line appliances, plenty of cabinetry, and a huge walkin pantry. Both the living and dining rooms feature custom arched windows with plantation shutters. Two spacious masters with large walk in closets complete the first floor. The lower level features a family room with wet bar and gas fireplace, 2 bedrooms, a full bath, plus two additional ‘flex’ rooms that can be used for many purposes. Don’t miss the workshop that can be accessed from both the interior as well as through an exterior door. Upstairs, the expansive bonus (or 5th bedroom) offers an en suite bath.

Located at the end of a cul-de-sac with a screened porch and lower level stamped concrete patio overlooking wooded privacy.

For more information on this beautiful Ford’s Colony home, contact Deelyn at 757-503-1999 or deelyn@lizmoore.com.

Ford’s Colony Wine and Cheese Event – Sign up before February 22!

Colony Wine and Cheese is a series of social gatherings held in the homes of Ford’s Colony residents on designated Sunday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. No
membership is required to attend these parties.

The first event of the 2014 season is scheduled for March 2 (think Mardi Gras), with a deadline for sign-up of February 22.

These events are open to all Ford’s Colony residents. Guests are randomly assigned to host homes, and are asked to contribute $5 per person to cover the
cost of beverages and paper products. Each couple is asked to bring a heavy hors d’oeuvre that serves eight to ten people, and to provide serving plate/
utensils that will be taken home at the end of the evening.

If you are interested in participating in the March event, contact Sally Frazier at sfrazer219@aol.com, or Bob Brennan at Rbrennan6@cox.net.

Are you new to Ford’s Colony? Here’s the club for you!

The Newcomers Club is an active and exciting part of Ford’s Colony. It has informative and fun programs and activities to help members make new friends and get to know Ford’s Colony and the Williamsburg area. Join the club Friday, February 21, when the guest speaker will be Dr. Anna Holloway from the Mariners’ Museum. She will be speaking about the Battle of Hampton Roads (1862), between the Merrimack and the Monitor.

Newcomers Club meets at 6:45 p.m. at the S&T Club. Refreshments will be served and you can sign up for club activities such as book groups, BYOB,
lunch groups, Wine and Cheese, and Wine and Dine. Mark your calendar for the February 21 meeting.

For more information or if you have questions, please contact Linda Jones, president, at ljonesgl@gmail.com. To join Newcomers, please contact
Libby Hardwick, Membership, at lrhardwick@cox.net.

Sneak Peek 2 for this Sunday’s Winter Tour of Homes!

Don’t forget to stop at the John Potts gate for directions to all the homes. Get your card stamped at four of the Liz Moore homes to be entered to win a $100 gift card to Opus 9!

Stop 10 is 137 Meadowbrook.

■ 4 BEDROOMS ■ 3 BATHS ■ 4076 SQ FT

Offered at $600,000.

Exceptional first floor living plus a lower level that is perfect for guests or in-law
suite. Not to be missed is the large indoor workshop!

Stop 11 is 105 Dunes.

■ 3 BED ■ 2 FULL & 2 HALF BATH ■ 3075 SQ FT

Offered at $575,000.

A beautiful brick home offering first floor living with a second floor bonus. Hardwood floors and plantation shutters through the main living space.

Stop 14 is 105 Brancaster.

■ 4 BEDROOMS ■ 3.5 BATHS ■ 3181 SQ FT

Offered at $499,000.

This all brick home backing to wooded privacy offers first floor living with a second floor bonus room.

For information on any of these Ford’s Colony homes or other Williamsburg area homes, please contact Deelyn at 757.503.1999.

Hope to see you out at the Winter Tour of Ford’s Colony Homes.

New Price on 132 Killarney

New Price on 132 Killarney!

Now offered at $799,900.

132 Killarney in Ford’s Colony

■ 4 BEDROOMS ■ 3.5 BATHS ■ 4688 SQ FT

This beautiful home features an open floor plan with a Great Room that is accented by a cathedral ceiling, a gorgeous wall of windows, and extensive millwork.

The elegant dining room has a tray ceiling as well as extensive moldings. The expansive kitchen offers beautiful granite counters, custom cherry cabinetry, pantry, stainless appliances and an adjacent breakfast area filled with natural light. The first floor master suite offers a tray ceiling, hardwood floors and a beautiful en suite bath with granite counters. Upstairs, there are two spacious bedrooms sharing a tiled bath plus an additional suite with bedroom, full bath and sitting area. The bonus room completes the second floor and is accessed by a second staircase.

Located on the 7th hole of the Blackheath in the exclusive Killarney section of Ford’s Colony, outdoor living spaces include a screened porch and deck with sweeping views of the golf course.

For more information on this Ford’s Colony home, or to schedule a private showing, contact Deelyn at 757.503.1999 or deelyn@lizmoore.com.

Ford’s Colony Spring Yard Sale

FORD’S COLONY SPRING YARD SALE

The annual Ford’s Colony Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, March 15th, 8 a.m. to noon at Historic Triangle Community Center, 312 Waller Mill Road.

Residents can drop a check for $20 per table made out to Phyllis Eastman at the John Pott Guardhouse to reserve a spot by February 20th. Please include your name, phone number and email address. Tables and chairs are provided for participants. Tell your neighbors and friends to reserve their tables today.

If you have questions, please contact Phyllis Eastman at 757-258-1198 or reastman2003@verizon.net.

Ford’s Colony Pilates for Seniors

The Ford’s Colony Pilates for Seniors club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:30pm at the S&T Club. Pilates is designed to help individuals of all ages and fitness levels improve body functions such as posture, breathing, balance, flexibility and is a way to relieve pain.

The new leader, Alona Casanave, is a certified Body Art and Science International Pilates Instructor. She demonstrates and uses a hands-on approach to ensure that participants can feel the difference between correct and incorrect Pilates movements. She is a firm believer in educating each members of the class and has a passion for helping individuals to help themselves.

Bring your floor mat and visit the class, or contact Wilhelmina White at 645-2519 or hwhite34@cox.net, if you have questions about the club.

Are you looking for a home in Ford’s Colony, Williamburg, VA? Then, Deelyn Neilson is Ford’s Colony real estate specialist! Whether you are interested in selling your Ford’s Colony home, or buying a home in Ford’s Colony, Deelyn is the Ford’s Colony expert. You can reach her at 757.503.1999 or Deelyn@lizmoore.com for your complimentary Ford’s Colony real estate consultation. No charge or obligation for a meeting with one of Williamsburg, Virginia’s Top Real Estate Agents!

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Ford’s Colony Model Railroad Club at the JCC Library this weekend.

The Ford’s Colony Model Railroad Club will be participating in the annual Train Show this weekend (December 7-8) at the James City County Library in Norge. This year’s show will include G, Lionel O, two-rail O, HO, HOn3 and N Scale operating railroads. If you are looking for a chance to escape the rain this weekend, this looks like a great outing.

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Grand Illumination 2013 is almost here!

Starting with the Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 7th at 9am and concluding with fireworks Sunday, December 8th at 7pm, this is a full weekend of fun in Williamsburg.

On Sunday, gather for musical performances from multiple stages throughout the Revolutionary City. You’re sure to find something to keep you entertained as you wait for the evening’s highlight. Don’t miss the Fifes and Drums performances!

For a full list of events, check out the Colonial Williamsburg website calendar. http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/plan/calendar/hol-grand-illumination/

Save the Date for the Ford’s Colony Blood Drive – December 13, 2013.

The need for blood is exceptionally high this time of year. Ford’s Colony is trying to reach a goal of over 70 pints of blood during the drive on December 13th. They will be raffling many items off that day in an effort to increase the nuber of pints collected. Each person who donates will be awarded one raffle ticket. Each person that calls 258-4270 to make an appointment will receive an additional raffle ticket. You can also receive an additional raffle ticket for each person that you get to donate that day. There is no limit to the amount of raffle tickets you can collect, so bring your friends and family!

Prizes will range from Red Cross gift bags, Red Cross tee shirts, Red Cross cookbooks, and some special prizes donated by local vendors! Please call to make your appointment. Each pint collected can help as many as three people in need. The blood drive will take place at the S&T Club.

Come out and help save lives!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you all the simple pleasures and little joys that make this holiday special.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Ford’s Colony’s Got Talent!

Take note, Simon Cowell!! No absconding with Ford’s Colony’s best! “Ford’s Colony Has Talent” will be presented for one night only on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at the Swim & Tennis Club, 7:30 pm.
Auditions for this stupendous talent show featuring all types of entertainment, will be held on Saturday, November 23 from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. at the Swim & Tennis Club. We’re calling all talented adults and children twelve and over to showcase your talent. If you can’t come the morning of the 23rd, call Ann King (229-0260) to arrange another time.

Are you a ventriloquist. . . play “Swanee River’ on a washboard. . . do card tricks with the audience? Entertainers of all description, are encouraged to audition, and have fun.

An accompanist will be on hand to play for singers, dancers, and anyone else who might need her expertise. Please bring your own sheet music. If you do not have the sheet music, please contact the director, Ann King, 229-0260, and we will try to find it.

Two rehearsals will be held Sat. January 4th and Sat. January 11, 2014 at the S&T Club.

And, don’t forget the November 12th Theatre Club show: “William the Conjuror”, exciting magic show performed by William Penn Russell, performer of mystery, sleight of hand, card tricks and other unexplainable illusions. Curtain at 7:30, admission $8 members, $10 non members and $3 children 12 and under. Open to all, refreshments.

Friends and Neighbors Event this Friday

Today’s library is not the same library we grew up with as kids. This Friday, November 1st at 6:45pm at the S&T, our guest for the Friends and Neighbors event will be Dr. John Moorman, the Library Director of the Williamsburg Regional Library. Dr. Moorman has served libraries for 38 year and has been a library director in four states. His topic will be; “Williamsburg Regional Library; Today, Tomorrow and in the Future”. With this economic climate, libraries play a more significant role in everyday life than ever before. Come and hear an interesting and informative talk. All Ford’s Colony residents are invited.

Calling all Dog Lovers!

All Ford’s Colony residents are invited to come to the Dog Owners Interest Group meeting tonight at 7:00pm at the S&T Club. Our speaker will be Dr. Bonnie Brown, veterinarian from the Jolly Pond Veterinary Hospital. She will discuss the most frequently asked questions of dog owners and the possible solutions. The Golden Retriever breed will be highlighted at this meeting.

Annual Ford’s Colony Open House Tour is this Saturday, October 11th

The annual Fall Ford’s Colony Open House Tour will be held this Saturday, October 11th from 11am to 4pm. Come check out the exquisite Liz Moore listings and be entered into a drawing for an Opus 9 gift card. Click here to download a copy of the brochure with a list of participating homes and directions, or call the office at 757.645.4106. See you there!