Ford’s Colony in Williamsburg Virginia

Ford’s Colony is a beautiful 3000 acre gated golf community located near the historic colonial town of Williamsburg, VA. The community features gated entrances and 24/7 on-site security personnel. Recognized by many respected publications, Ford’s Colony brings together the perfect combination of elegance, luxurious resort amenities, and three world class championship golf courses.

Ford’s Colony has received many awards including being voted as the “No. 1 Master Plan in the Continental U.S.,” by the American Resort Development Association, selected as one of the “Top 20 Retirement Communities in America” by New Choices Magazine, and selected as one of the “Top 50 Golf Communities” by Luxury Golf Homes just to name a few.

Ford’s Colony

Ford’s Colony is rooted in land preservation. Ford’s Colony has more than half of its acreage protected from development. This dedication has earned many commendations such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the preservation of endangered plants and species and from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the conservation of America’s natural and cultural resources.

Ford’s Colony Golf

Ford’s Colony features 54 holes of championship caliber golf designed by Dan Maples. The three 18-hole courses; Blackheath, Marsh Hawk or Blue Heron; feature lush fairways and perfectly manicured greens that gracefully wind throughout the community. The 54-holes of golf at Ford’s Colony has the highest rated golf in all of Virginia boasting a 4 ½ star rating by Golf Digest’s Place to Play.

The golf pro shop has been recognized many times over as the number one Pro Shop in the Mid-Atlantic by the PGA. Looking for instruction on improving your golf game? Ford’s Colony also features one of the finest golf academies in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Ford’s Colony is well known and respected for much more than just great golf. The community’s extensive list of social clubs and activities including gardening, computer classes, fly fishing, and much more.

Ford’s Colony Country Club

The Ford’s Colony Country Club also features award winning dining opportunities. Enjoy a meal in one of the three restaurants, including the award winning Dining Room or enjoy a private dining experience in the Garden Room. Ford’s Colony is the only country club restaurant to ever garner AAA’s prestigious Five Diamond Award. Ford’s Colony has held this honor for eight years in a row. In addition, Ford’s Colony also features one of the most extensive wine lists in the country.

Williamsburg is a popular wedding destination and Ford’s Colony makes for the perfect setting with breathtaking views of the golf courses and lakes to the Colonial style ball rooms. Ford’s Colony Country Club is a Best of Weddings 2010 Winner by TheKnot.com. Ford’s Colony is also perfect for hosting business meetings, conferences, birthday parties, reunions, and much more.

Ford’s Colony Homes For Sale

Ford’s Colony has a unique selection of single family homes and townhomes in a variety of styles. The homes represent classic Colonial Williamsburg styling coupled with modern amenities for a wide variety of lifestyles. The community features Colonials, Federals, Georgians, and Greek styles with beautifully manicured lawns and gardens.

Ford’s Colony features many themed neighborhoods to fit a variety of lifestyles. The Links neighborhood features two-story townhomes with golf and pond views. The majestic Southport neighborhood features estate homes and lots. St. Andrews Village neighborhood feels like you are walking down the historic streets of Colonial Williamsburg. South Turnberry offers a variety of home styles on quarter-acre lots. Nottingham is perfect for those looking for the convenience of a low-maintenance lifestyle and features low maintenance homes with lawn and garden maintenance included in the monthly homeowner’s fee.

Ford’s Colony has a great selection of homesites, new homes, and resale homes in all price ranges. Homesites are priced from $75,000 and up. Townhomes with golf and pond views are priced from the low-$300,000s and up. Single-family homes are priced from the mid-$300,000s. Luxury Condominiums next to the Clubhouse are priced from just under $500,000.

New purchase opportunities at Ford’s Colony are coming soon including estate homes on three-acre lots and new neighborhood with “zero lot line” homes.

Ford’s Colony Awards

Some other recognition, awards, and commendations bestowed on Ford’s Colony include:

• Voted one of the “Top 20 Places to Semi-retire” by Golf Magazine.
• Featured in “The 50 Best Retirement Communities in America” by Fred & Alice Lee. Published by St. Martin’s Press, NY.
• Selected to Appear in the 99 Best Recreation/Residential Private Communities in America, by John Wiley and Sons Publishing, Inc.
• Selected as One of America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities, by Where to Retire Magazine.
• Voted Best Subdivision, by the Virginia Gazette Best of Williamsburg Survey.
• National Community Association Hall of Fame, by the Community Associations Institute for the Ford’s Colony Homeowner’s Association.
• Commendation for protecting our natural resources. Awarded by the College of William and Mary.
• Commendation for preserving our historical resources. Awarded by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
• Successive Awards by Commonwealth of Virginia, Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District.
• Letter of Recognition from the Department of Interior (Fish and Wildlife Division) for Preservation of the Small Whorled Pogonia in 1987.

For more information on Ford’s Colony and to obtain a list of current homes for sale contact Caroline Remillard at 757-713-0196 or visit http://www.vapremierproperties.com.

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