Ford’s Colony

Ford’s Colony a Williamsburg / James City County neighborhood spotlight

For more than three decades, Ford’s Colony Williamsburg has set the standard for gracious private community living, having been voted the Number One master-planned community in America.

This 3,200-acre gated golf community offers a superior selection of home styles and neighborhoods, a complete range of country club amenities, the privacy you desire, and the Ford’s Colony reputation for excellence in everything they do.

You’ll be delighted to discover how economical the good life can be at Ford’s Colony. While our mild four-season climate will go easy on your heating bills, you’ll find that Virginia’s gentle climate for taxation will go easy on your finances. You see, Virginia’s cost of living compares most favorably to America as a whole. “Kiplinger’s Personal Finance” ranks Virginia as having the 7th lowest taxes in the country.

History buffs enjoy the benefits of the Historic Triangle: Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown with free access to all local residents. Interested in higher learning? Residents over the age of 60 may audit classes for free at the second oldest college in America, William & Mary. If you enjoy volunteering your time, our residents are involved with virtually every volunteer organization in our area.

Read more about what it’s like to live in Fords Colony and why it was Tom and Betsy’s first choice

Best of all, you can get involved right in your own backyard. The Ford’s Colony activities committee, directed by the homeowners, provides residents the opportunity to meet their neighbors and participate in a wide variety of activities. Currently, there are over 60+ organized activities with more being added all the time.

There is a full range of lifestyle options including custom homes set along one of the community’s three superb golf courses, lake view settings, and gorgeous nature preserve locations. The custom homes in Ford’s Colony are rich in architectural tradition, with designs reflecting the Greek revival, Georgian, Federal and Colonial styles.

Ford’s Colony residents, who come from across the country and around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and careers, all agree: that Ford’s Colony is a wonderful place to live. Currently, about 5,000 residents call Ford’s Colony home, living in nearly 2,500 homes and townhouses. By the time the community is completely established, it will number more than 7,000 residents in 3,250 homes, condominiums, and townhouses. Ford’s Colony is a gated community, designed and built along landscaped roads that meander in and around three golf courses and a landscape of ponds, wetlands, and forests.

Although many of it’s residents are retired, it is not a retirement community; nearly half of the residents work, either full or part-time. There are young families with children, many of whom attend elementary school adjacent to the community, and high school just down the road. The middle school and a new community college are a few miles away and the College of William & Mary is within a ten-minute drive.

A Multigenerational Community

Ford’s Colony has over 5,400 residents including working professionals in business, government, education, healthcare and the military; semi-retired professionals; and retirees.
Based on 2016 public school enrollment, there were 373 school age children residing in Ford’s Colony attending K-12 public schools. This number does not include Ford’s Colony children attending Walsingham and other K-12 private schools in the area or college-age residents attending William & Mary or Thomas Nelson Community College. A quarter of the 184 households moving into Ford’s Colony in 2015 had children under age 19.

Read the Fords Colony newsletter here

Read past issues of the Fords Colony monthly newsletter “Talk of the Colony” here

Who is the typical Ford’s Colony Buyer ?
Surveys have found that the average demographics of the buyer have changed little for more than 30 years in planned communities featuring golf. The average buyer is 54 years old, married, affluent, and successful in a working career.The average buyer will move to Ford’s Colony in six to seven years, and is generally not affected by swings in the economy in deciding when to purchase, when to retire from the current job, and when to move to Ford’s Colony. This targeted market continues to grow in numbers. The first wave of baby boomers turns 60 this year. The largest wave of retirees, with a span of 15 years (2025), has yet to reach the average retirement period of 62-67 years. Based on surveys of new residents conducted by Ford’s Colony Security, the number of families with school-age children has tracked steadily at about 10%. Most of the rest are retired, semi-retired, or empty nesters.

Ford’s Colony is situated in the Historic Triangle, comprised of Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown; the beautiful Colonial Parkway connects all three. It is surrounded by a wide range of entertainment, arts and cultural venues, fantastic shopping and great dining. The City of Newport News is a half hour away; Richmond, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach are about an hour away; and Washington, D.C. is less than a three-hour drive. To the west, there is Charlottesville and the Blue Ridge Mountains. No wonder we think we are right in the center of everything!

The community has activities that suit every taste. Residents participate in over forty association-sponsored clubs and activities; and enjoy two community pools, hard and clay tennis courts, a nature trail, walking and bicycle paths as well as the Ford’s Colony Country Club. Our citizens also take civic responsibilities seriously. Many of our residents are active volunteers, both inside our gates and with organizations across the Historic Triangle.

Ford’s Colony is incorporated under the laws of Virginia to promote the common interests of its members and to provide for the management, maintenance, and care of common property.  A Board comprised of seven Directors manages the Association. Directors are elected to the board each February for two-year terms. The Board employs a management company that provides and directs all personnel required to properly maintain and operate the Association and its numerous facilities.

According to a Fords Colony Resident Survey, people selected a lot or home in Ford’s Colony for five main reasons: the general appearance of the community, safety and security, our architectural standards, the presence of the country club with its three golf courses, and our HOA activities and clubs. Furthermore, 98% of the residents indicated they would recommend Ford’s Colony to their friends.
New residents are greeted by our Welcome Committee and provided with a package of community and local information.
The Newcomers Club meets monthly and is very helpful in familiarizing new residents with the area. Newcomers also encourage people to sign up for monthly social groups.

These social groups all aimed at providing opportunities for new people to get to know each other quickly, often establishing life-long friendships. The “welcoming and caring” aspect of our community has been widely recognized.

Comments from Ford’s Colony Residents
We live in Ford’s Colony and have seen a huge shift in demographics since we moved here. We were kind of an anomaly in the community when we first purchased. Everyone around us was retired and the average age at newcomer gatherings seemed to be well over 70. Our block now is filled with a lovely mixture of young families, retirees, DINKS, and recent empty nesters. As I run through the community I see the same shift. Teenagers, retirees, moms pushing carriages… the full gamut. I think it can only be good news for the community – it feels very alive and much more neighborly.

We moved to FC last March / April. We have three kids…a 2, 14, & 17 (yes, you read that right!). We visited Williamsburg often when we lived in VB and Chesapeake, and my wife would work once a month in WB and always said how she loved it. So we decided to venture out here. Couldn’t be happier. As for the kids, mine (with the exception of the 2yr old), are not big into kid activities (heck, even when they were younger they were not). However, from what I can tell the neighborhood does seems rather family friendly. There are lots of walking paths, swim/tennis clubs that are included in the HOA, and they do things throughout the year for kids (spring fling, easter egg hunt, halloween stuff, etc).

You will find many retirees in FC, but there still seem to be a good number of kids. I see some riding their skateboards around, bikes, etc. We have more than a few houses on our street with kids, from young bucks like our 2-year-old to middle school and high school kids. Spring and summer I can always hear kids laughing from somewhere.

Very peaceful neighborhood as well, I don’t worry when my kids are outside because I feel the neighborhood itself is safe. Not that my kids just run amok in the street of course!

As far as Williamsburg itself, there are some very nice public parks, and of course, many opportunities for “educational” things between colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown to name a couple. Ford’s Colony is very close to New Town, which my oldest daughter loves going to and walking around.

Schools we are very happy with. My kids currently go to Hornsby MS and Lafayette HS and we are thrilled with them (especially coming from their previous schools). Our 2yr will go to Montague if I remember right. When we were researching the schools we felt very good about the zoning.

All in all, Ford’s Colony has felt more like home for us than any place we have ever lived.

Housing Options

Ford’s Colony offers virtually every housing option ( Detached homes, Townhomes condos and maintenance free detached homes) as well as a long list of amenities, including 14 tennis courts, two swimming pools, soccer fields, 15 miles of walking trails and 38 ponds stocked with bass and other fish.

Dining at the Ford’s Colony Country Club

The Colony Room is an exclusive member-only dining room that features a well-appointed bar, cozy atmosphere, and a well-trained staff. Before a hand of bridge, after a round of golf, or at the end of a full day at Ford’s Colony, nothing could be more satisfying than relaxing at the Colony Room. Its congenial members-only atmosphere promotes lively conversation over lunch or dinner. And just as you’ll enjoy the laid-back surroundings, you’ll also savor excellent fare from seafood and steak selections to lighter entrees. When dining at the Colony Room, you can order from our celebrated wine list and indulge in our homemade bread and pastries.

HISTORY: It has been over 30 years since Ford’s Colony sprang from the creative mind of Dick Ford, a former Arthur Andersen executive and native of the Bronx, NY, who migrated south in the ‘70s and envisioned that others of his generation, and their children, would do the same. After cutting his teeth in such communities as Keowee Key in South Carolina and Sapphire Valley and Coastal Falls in North Carolina, Ford saw the potential for a large property in Williamsburg that already featured a nine-hole golf course. He bought the land in the early 1980s and opened Ford’s Colony in 1985. Read about the history of Ford’s Colony here

Murdoch’s (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC) features casual American Bistro cuisine with fresh, innovative and beautifully paired food in a comfortable atmosphere. Located next to the Golf Shop, Murdoch’s is the perfect spot to have lunch before your round or relax with a cocktail at the bar after a long day at work.

Homes for sale in Ford’s Colony

Lots for sale in Ford’s Colony

Security

Ford’s Colony is a gated community with access to the residential areas being permitted through manned and electronic gates. The main security gate is manned 24 hours a day. Overall, there are seven resident entrances conveniently located around the property. Residents are issued electronic gate cards that will open all unmanned gates.
The Ford’s Colony security staff patrols the community 24 hours a day and they also manage a house check program which is very popular with residents. Owners who are out of town can request that their home be put on “house check” which will ensure that a security officer does daily walkarounds of their home during their absence.
The Ford’s Colony security staff is professionally trained to assist local fire and EMS departments with any emergencies that may arise within the community. The majority of the officers are CPR-certified and have been responsible for saving the lives of several residents

Want to spend the night in Ford’s Colony?

Another entity within the overall development is the Marriott Manor Club at Ford’s Colony, a 201-unit highly rated timeshare property. Many current Ford’s Colony residents decided to buy here as
a result of their initial stay at the Marriott

Book a room at the Marriot inside of Ford’s Colony and explore the community at your leisure.

I would be happy to meet you and show you the community when you stay at the Marriot. I can typically offer a “Discovery Package” discount for lodging. Ask me for more info.

Location

The community of Ford’s Colony is well situated, just five minutes from I-64, less than 10 minutes from a hospital and the center of Colonial Williamsburg, and less than 10 minutes from the Prime Outlets, one of the largest outlets in the US. Larger malls are about 20 minutes away in ( Newport News) as well as a regional airport. Train service is available with the nearby Amtrak station in Williamsburg. The pristine beaches of  VA Beach, The Outer Banks of NC, The Blue Ridge Mountains, Washington DC are within an hour to 2.5 hours away.

Golf Digest awarded The golf course at Fords Colony its highest award for course design. A state-of-the-art Golf Learning Center provides access to video swing analysis, a golf fitness room, dynamic club fitting, a short-game practice area, and six indoor practice tees featuring True Strike surfaces

Clubs and Activities at Ford’s Colony

Ford’s Colony’s extensive list of clubs and activities reflects the diverse interests of our multigenerational community. One of the many things that make our community a very special place to live is the variety of clubs and activities available at our Swim & Tennis Club, Westbury Park Sports & Recreation Complex and the Exercise Studio in our Community Services Building. More than sixty clubs and activities offer something for everyone! Each club or activity was initiated by a group of residents sharing a common interest. They are managed by the FCHOA Activities

Here is just a sampling of the many social clubs at Ford’s Colony From A-Z.

Get Involved: Ford’s Colony Activities & Social Clubs

If you’re looking for connection, creativity, or a little friendly competition, Ford’s Colony has you covered. With over 70 activity groups across every imaginable interest—from card games and fitness classes to photography, woodworking, and archery—there’s truly something for everyone here. Whether you’ve just moved in or have called this place home for years, now’s a great time to explore the vibrant community life that makes Ford’s Colony so special.

Here’s a look at the wide range of groups and clubs available to residents:

For the Young (and Young at Heart)

• Colony Kids and All About Kids focus on family fun, from playground meetups to seasonal events.
• Budding artists can explore their talents through the Kid’s Art Interest Group, while future athletes can dive into Killer Whales Swim Team or swing into action with Youth Snazzy Tennis.

Volunteering & Giving Back

Our community shines brightest when we care for one another:

• At Your Service matches volunteers with residents in need.
• Caring Neighbors and Bosom Buddies offer emotional and practical support to those navigating difficult times.
• Interested in safety and emergency preparedness? Consider CERT, Emergency Preparedness Volunteers, or our Green Team, which focuses on sustainable living.
• Aging in Place supports residents wishing to remain independent and connected.
• New Resident Welcome and Volunteers for Education are great ways to share your knowledge and kindness with newcomers and local students.

Cards, Games, and Brain Teasers

Ford’s Colony knows how to play:

• Get your game face on with Bridge (Beginner, Monday Morning, and Intermediate groups), Canasta: Hand, Knee & Foot, Bid Whist, Pinochle, or join the Chess Club.
• Mah Jongg Mavens meet regularly for fun and strategy.

Study Groups & Lifelong Learning

Feed your curiosity with:

• Men’s and Women’s Bible Studies
• Genealogy Club for exploring your family history
• Travel Club to swap stories and plan adventures near and far

Hobbies & Interests

Find your people among these hands-on groups:

• Colony Auto Enthusiasts
• Dog Owners Interest Group
• Garden Club
• Model Railroad Builders
• Photography Enthusiasts
• RC Sailing on our ponds
• WINGS – Birdwatchers
• Woodworkers for those who love the smell of sawdust and the satisfaction of a well-sanded surface

Fitness & Wellness

Stay active with options for every level:

• Masters Swim, Water Aerobics, and Take Charge Fitness keep things fun and heart-healthy
• Join Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, or Silver Sneakers® to build strength and flexibility
• Runners can lace up with the Running Club

Social Gatherings & Events

Sometimes, you just want to kick back and mingle:

• Colony BYOB and Colony Wine & Cheese offer great opportunities to unwind and connect
• Friends & Neighbors and Newcomers help build strong social bonds
• Feeling a little out of the loop? The Lonely Club reminds us that we all need each other—and every resident has a place here.

Sports & Outdoor Fun

For those who love fresh air and friendly competition:

• Get involved in Archery, Bocce, Bowling, or Softball League
• Try your hand at Fly Fishing, or hit the courts with Tennis or Pickleball
• Golf & Dine, Golf Around, and Ranges & Rounds are perfect for golf lovers
• Lace up your hiking shoes with the Trailblazers

The Arts – Music, Theater, and Crafts

Let your creativity shine:

• Join the Craft Club or Artists Helping Artists
• Make music with the Dance Band or Musicians Club
• Learn the steps at Dance Club
• Take the stage—or support those who do—with the Theatre Club

Caring Neighbors remains a pillar of our community, offering support to residents during times of illness, loss, or transition. Their presence helps make Ford’s Colony not just a place to live, but a true community.

Ready to Jump In?

You can find the full Activities & Social Directory through the residents’ website or by contacting the Community Services Office. Don’t see your passion listed? You can always start a new group!

Ford’s Colony thrives because neighbors come together—not just to live, but to share life. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, try something new, or simply get more connected, now’s the perfect time to find your passion here at home.

Absolutely! Here’s a section you can add to your Ford’s Colony neighborhood page on mrwilliamsburg.com, written in your voice:

Get Connected: The Ford’s Colony Newcomers Club

One of the things that sets Ford’s Colony apart isn’t just the golf or the gated entry — it’s the way this community welcomes you in.

If you’re new (or new-ish) to Ford’s Colony, the Newcomers Club is a fantastic way to get plugged in. Established in 1996 and now over 400 members strong, this social club is designed to help you meet people, explore the area, and settle into your new life here with ease.

They host a casual Friday Night Out each month, typically the third Friday, where newcomers gather to socialize, hear from interesting speakers, and sign up for a wide variety of mini-clubs. It’s a relaxed, friendly atmosphere — and a perfect gateway into everything the community has to offer.

Some of the Newcomers Mini-Clubs include:

• Adventurers Club – Explore the hidden gems of the Williamsburg area with new friends.
• Book Clubs (Men’s & Women’s) – Connect over your love of reading.
• Breakfast & Lunch Groups – Try local restaurants while swapping stories and making new connections.
• Mix & Mingle – Casual monthly socials hosted in members’ homes.
• Wine & Dine – Start with a glass of wine, then head out to a restaurant together.
• BYOB Dinners – Bring a dish, bring your favorite drink, and enjoy a fun night in.

The cost to join is just $45 per person for three years (active military can join for free), with an optional fourth year for $15. You don’t need to be a member of the Ford’s Colony Country Club to attend.

If you’re moving to Ford’s Colony — or even just considering it — know that you won’t be starting from scratch. This is a place where neighbors truly become friends.

For more info, you can visit the Newcomers Webpage by navigating to: About Us > Clubs & Activities > Newcomers – Webpage.

Aging in Place, Artists League, Bid Whist, Bosom Buddies, Bowling, BYOB, Caring Neighbors, CERT, Chess Club, Colony Auto Enthusiasts, Colony Kids, Colony Wine & Cheese, Computer & Technology Club, Craft Club, Dance Band, Dance Club, Dog Owners’ Interest Group, Duplicate Bridge, Fit for Life, Fly Fishing Club, Ford’s Colony Archery, Ford’s Colony Softball League, Ford’s Colony Softball , Ford’s Colony Volunteers for Education, Friends & Neighbors, Garden Club, Genealogy Club, Golf and tennis Dine Society, Golf Around, Healthy Cooking, Hospitality, Mah Jongg, Men’s Bible Study, Model Railroad Club, Monday Morning Bridge, Pickleball, Pilates Club, Pinochle, Round Robin Bridge, Sea Scouts, Silver Sneakers, Solitaires, Swim Team, Tai Chi, Tennis Club, Theatre Club, Trailblazers, Travel Club, Water Aerobics, William & Mary Fan Club, Women’s Bible Study, Woodworkers & Yoga.

Joining a Club at Ford’s Colony provides a great way to meet new people! A community of beautiful homes in beautiful settings is the physical side of Ford’s Colony. But what makes the community a very special place to live is the variety of clubs and activities available. More than sixty! These are not simply amenities provided by the management. They are the heart and soul of Ford’s Colony. Residents founded them, manage them, and fill the membership rosters. So if you don’t see one that embraces your hobby, your avocation, your interest or area of volunteerism, you can easily fix that:  just put together your own group of like-minded residents.

GOLF AT FORD’S COLONY
Golf Digest awarded The golf course at Fords Colony it’s highest award for course design. A state-of-the-art Golf Learning Center provides access to video swing analysis, a golf fitness room, dynamic club fitting, a short-game practice area, and six indoor practice tees featuring True Strike surfaces.The Dan Maples designed Courses at Ford’s Colony include:
Blackheath
The most picturesque golf course at Ford’s Colony. It presents many challenges to golfers of all abilities with water coming into play on 13 holes, a total of 9 doglegs, and bunkers guarding every green. There are many elevation changes and the prevailing winds are usually howling, making this course play a lot longer than the 6,621 yards stated on the scorecard.

Blue Heron A favorite to Ford’s Colony members, this continuous 18 consists of long and challenging par 3’s, fair and forthright par 4’s and intimidating par 5’s. Blue Heron provides some room for error off of the tee but makes up for it by having 17 out of 18 greens guarded by bunkers. Many of these holes are carved out of dense wetlands, which provide not only a unique golf course setting but a home to many different species of birds, fish and other aquatic life.
The Marsh Hawk golf course was an instant classic when it opened in 1985. The traditional tree-lined fairways, undulating greens, and the best finishing holes around create a complete journey through the property. A par 72, measuring 6,650 yards from the back tees, Marsh Hawk’s greatest defense are narrow fairways and strategically placed bunkers. The real beauty of this golf course lies within the contour of the holes around natural lakes and elevation changes that can delude your depth perception. Marsh Hawk has played host to the 1998 and 1999 Virginia State Opens, Monday qualifying for the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Nationwide Tour’s Henrico County Open, and the Monday qualifier for the PGA Tour’s Michelob Championship for 12 years straight.A variety of Membership options are available. Whether you’re an avid golfer who wants to play as much as possible, a casual golfer who maybe only has time to play on the weekends, someone who wants to learn the game or even someone with no interest in the game at all, Ford’s Colony Country Club has a membership for you.

Explore the Facilities & Amenities in Ford’s Colony

One of Williamsburg’s Award-Winning Planned Communities

Whether you’re looking to stay active, host a social event, or just relax in nature, Ford’s Colony has an incredible array of amenities to fit your lifestyle. From swimming pools and tennis courts to walking trails and meeting spaces, this community truly has something for everyone.

St. Andrew’s Facility (S&T Club)

The heart of community gatherings and fitness activities, the St. Andrew’s Facility features:

• Two large multipurpose meeting rooms (Magnolia I & II, combined as the Grand Magnolia), plus smaller rooms like Dogwood, Mulberry, and a cozy Library—perfect for club meetings, card games, and private rentals
• A full kitchen available for use by activities clubs and social events
• Outdoor patio with seating and grills (available for reservation)
• 25-meter swimming pool with a children’s wading area, bathrooms, and outdoor shower
• Tennis and Pickleball courts, including 6 pickleball courts and an observation gazebo with seating
• Basketball hoop and playground for children ages 0–12 (guardian supervision required)

Westbury Park Facility

This all-in-one recreational space is perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts:

• Open-air pavilion with picnic tables, grills, a fridge, and sink—ideal for neighborhood cookouts or rentals
• 8-lane, 25-meter pool with zero-depth entry and a waterslide
• Restrooms with showers, seasonal snack/drink machines
• Tennis courts (6 soft surface), basketball hoops, bocce court, and grass volleyball area
• Ball field with a softball diamond
• Playground with equipment for various age levels

Community Services Building (CSB)

This facility includes:

• Two meeting rooms used for board and committee meetings
• A 1,350 sq. ft. Exercise Studio—a flexible space for group fitness classes, yoga, and more
• RV/Boat storage lot available to residents

Trails, Nature, and Ponds

Love the outdoors? You’ll feel right at home.

• Over 12 miles of paved leisure trails throughout the community
• A scenic 1.3-mile nature trail complete with trail maps and birdwatching opportunities
• Williamsburg West Pond, one of 13 maintained community ponds, offers catch-and-release fishing (VA fishing license and barbless hooks required). The ponds are home to bass, bream, carp—and often visited by herons, ospreys, hawks, and eagles.

Download the [Nature Trail Map] and [Trail Guide] (Insert link to PDF or website here)

Tennis & Pickleball Access

All Ford’s Colony residents and property owners may use the tennis and pickleball courts—even if they’re not club members.

• Tennis Club members can join organized groups and events for all skill levels. Prime hours (8 AM–12 PM) are reserved for group play. Courts can be booked via the [online reservation system]*.
• Pickleball courts at the S&T Club require quiet paddles/balls and are open daily 8 AM–8 PM (weather permitting). Courts may be reserved at fordscolonypickleball.teamapp.com.

Call the Court Conditions Hotline: 757-258-4707 for daily updates (especially for Westbury Park soft courts).

Playgrounds & Pools

• Playgrounds at both S&T and Westbury are open during daylight hours (weather permitting).
• Pools are subject to closures for lifeguard availability, maintenance, weather, or low attendance. Lifeguards may call periodic 15-minute safety breaks.
• For pool closures or weather-related updates, call the Facilities Hotline at 757-258-4707.

Read the full [Facilities & Amenities Rules & Regulations] for more details* (Insert link to official HOA page or document)

Ford’s Colony was designed to support a lifestyle of engagement, recreation, and relaxation. Whether you’re hosting a party, taking a walk in the woods, or joining a tennis league, you’ll find every resource you need right here in the neighborhood.

Making Waves in Ford’s Colony: The Killer Whales Swim Team

Ford’s Colony is home to much more than beautiful homes and world-class amenities — it’s also home to the beloved Killer Whales Swim Team, which has been making a splash in the community for over 35 years. Founded just a few years after the opening of the Swim & Tennis Club, the team has grown into a summertime staple for local families, bringing together nearly 200 young swimmers each season.

Practices and meets are held at the Westbury Park Pool, where the energy is electric — especially on meet nights, when crowds of 500+ gather to cheer from the deck. The team is known not only for developing strong swimmers but for building confidence, discipline, lifelong fitness habits, and a strong sense of camaraderie. With enthusiastic volunteers, spirited relays, and high-fives all around, the Killer Whales are a true celebration of community. Whether your child is an experienced swimmer or just getting started, this is one of the many ways Ford’s Colony families connect and create lasting summer memories.

Ford’s Colony HOA Financial Strength Download

Homes: New and resale  custom homes are available, with prices ranging from the low $300’s to $1,500,000+
.Building Lots: For those choosing to build, home sites are available that range from a quarter-acre to over an acre offering golf course, nature preserve, or water views. Prices range from $60,000 to $1.25 million.

Condos: The Eaglescliffe condominiums are Ford’s Colony’s first condominium project designed to fill a demand for care-free residential living. The first two buildings consisting of 24 units are complete. The condos range from 1,700 to over 2,100 square feet. Centrally located only a short walk from the Country Club  Eaglescliffe Condominiums includes the same rich design traditions and luxury living features found throughout the community, including all brick exteriors. Each unit offers an open kitchen, a flexible guest suite that is easily converted to a bedroom or office, a luxury master bath, a balcony, and a view of the community from every room. Eaglescliffe Condominiums offers care-free master-planned residential living. They are located in the heart of the community, within walking distance to the award-winning Country Club, tennis courts, fishing ponds, and walking / biking trails. With covered parking only steps to the front door and an elevator to your floor, our condos offer the best of single-level living.

Download Eaglescliffe Condo floorplans here

More Eaglescliffe Condo Floorplans

Monthly Cost comparison Eaglescliffe Condo versus detached home

Country Club Villas

Coming soon to the Eaglescliffe section of Ford’s Colony. 37 maintenance-free condominiums, customizable by one of Hampton Roads’ top builders, WeldenField & Rowe Custom Homes. There are 3 floor plans to choose from all with a first-floor primary suite option.

Pricing is still being determined but should start in the high 500’s. Plans and elevations will change but here are similar plans that are being built in The Retreat at Western Branch by WeldenField & Rowe.

Floorplans for Country Club Villas at Fords Colony

Photos of Country Club Villas- SIMILAR units built in Chesapeake

Townhomes: The Links:
The Links is a private neighborhood of custom-designed townhomes that gently wind around the eighth hole of the  Ford’s Colony championship golf course and the edges of a gorgeous lake.The mystique of a colonial village, the comforts of today and some of the best golf on the East Coast just outside your door. That is St. Andrew’s Village at Ford’s Colony. Situated on 54 gently rolling wooded acres in the heart of the community, St. Andrews Village is conveniently located to all the amenities Ford’s Colony has to offer. The award-winning Country Club is within walking distance of your front door. Designed by award-winning architect, Peter Hand, townhomes at The Links feature authentic colonial exteriors with clapboards, dormer windows, charming gas-like lanterns, and cove molding. There are individual entrances with 18th-century-style brick walks, brick terraces, and landscaped courtyards. The Links is Ford’s Colony’s only colonial-style townhome community. Consisting of 86 units, this neighborhood is accented by brick walkways, colonial-style lighting, picket fences, and an abundance of mature trees and shrubbery. A pleasing and tranquil setting wrapping around some of the best golf on the East Coast. The Links townhomes are available in a variety of floor plans which range from 1,300 to 2,200 square feet in size and are available in one-story, one-story with a loft, and two-story models. All have the warm, pleasant charm found in Colonial Williamsburg. Prices begin in the mid $200’s for resale townhomes. Note : While Townhomes at the Links offer designated assigned parking spaces they do not have garages.

St. Andrew’s Village Floor Plans

The Parke at Westport
The Parke at Westport is the newest section to be developed at Ford’s Colony. It will offer a limited collection of 14 stately homes on 3+ acre homesites. Sprawling layouts featuring first-floor primary suites and open-flowing plans. All with full access to Ford’s Colony’s seemingly limitless community amenities and natural features, residents can embrace an active yet relaxed lifestyle” and quality of life like never before.

Coming soon to Williamsburg VA- Fords Village a 55+ community adjacent to Ford’s Colony

Imagine calling one of the 272 residences at Ford’s Village your home – a diverse selection of condominiums, bungalows, carriage homes, cottages, brownstones, and estates ranging from 700 to 3,000+ square feet awaits you. But that’s just the beginning of the extraordinary offerings that Ford’s Village brings to our community.

Adding to the tapestry of single-family housing, The Morgan at Ford’s Village, constructed and managed by Retirement Unlimited, Inc (RUI), will be a beacon of inclusive living. With 200 units, The Morgan offers independent living, assisted living, and Inspiritás – cutting-edge memory care services, ensuring residents receive the care they need with dignity and respect.

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Eaglescliffe
Your approach to Eaglescliffe takes you around a stately Belvedere and then through an unobtrusive security entrance. The elegance of this neighborhood becomes apparent as you drive along tree-lined streets fronting heavily wooded lots, perfectly placed on top of a high bluff with breathtaking views of lake and golf fairways. Magnificent golf and water views, intimate proximity to all that the Country Club has to offer, and unmatched exclusivity all make Eaglescliffe special. These properties are available for those among you that will only settle for the very best location on which to build your dream home. Only a premier location such as Eaglescliffe could do justice to magnificently designed homes. Situated adjacent to the award-winning Ford’s Colony Country Club and, you are within an easy stroll to all the club offers.

Knob Hill is one of the newest areas of Ford’s Colony. Located off Ford’s Colony Drive near the Country Club consisting of nine, one to one and a half acre single family lots. Each home site has a view of either Marsh Hawk golf hole #17 and a golf pond or Marsh Hawk golf hole #18.

St. Andrews Village
Offering the mystique of a colonial village, the comforts of today and some of the best golf on the East Coast just outside your door is St. Andrew’s Village at Ford’s Colony. Situated on 54 gently rolling wooded acres in the heart of the community, St. Andrews Village is conveniently located to all the amenities Ford’s Colony has to offer. The award-winning Country Club is within walking distance of your front door. Designed by Architect Peter Hand, FAIA, St. Andrews Village initially featured 12 different floor plans ranging from 1,735 to 3,600 square feet. Each has been modeled after a traditional Williamsburg design. All floor plans include garages and pre-planned landscaping designed by master land planner Lewis Clarke. Prices for resale homes begin in the $300’s There are still lots available within St Andrews Village that will allow you to purchase and build your own custom village home.St. Andrews Village was unveiled in July of 1988 as a planned Colonial “courtyard home” community, and the completion of the four model homes has been a major element in the success of St. Andrews Village.Upon it’s unveiling St. Andrews Village at Ford’s Colony in Williamsburg was selected for one of only six design awards at the eighth annual American Society of Interior Design awards celebration of the Atlanta Historical Society. The interiors of the four model courtyard homes of St. Andrews Village were designed by the Atlanta firm of Hand, Crain and Jones, Inc.In presenting the award, the jury of noted New York ASID judges praised The St. Andrews interiors for adhering to authentic Colonial proportions and detailing, while also being creative in appeal to a diverse public market. Interior designer Wrenda Crain accepted the award and credited the developers of Ford’s Colony for the insight to pursue elaborate millwork, authentic detailing and custom built-in cabinetry as standard building amenities.

Courtyard Homes Floor Plans
Highland Hill
Nestled between the 5th hole of the Blackheath Course and the 13th hole of the Marsh Hawk Course, Highland Hills is one of the premier addresses within Ford’s Colony. Situated next to a pond with a spraying fountain, residents and their guests enter the neighborhood through a brick entrance that leads them over brick pavers down a street lined with roll top curb & gutter and ornamental flowering trees and shrubs. Ranging from 3/4 – 1 acre virtually all 15 home sites have a view of golf and or water
South Turnberry
sits on 22 gently rolling acres of Virginia land, scattered with 56 natural home sites and embellished by an inviting golf course. From the grand bricked entrance to the streetscapes of flowering trees and shrubs to offer seasonal color throughout the year and the avenues complemented by roll top curbs and gutters everything in Turnberry is designed to combine the elegance of the past with the luxury of today.The homes within Turnberry offer designs inspired by the appealing classical and colonial architecture of centuries past. These home plans complement the neighborhood while maintaining all the charm of a colonial village.

Western Gailes
is 125 gently rolling acres of Virginia woods and pleasant ponds scattered with 141 natural home sites. The distinction of a Western Gailes address is evident the moment you or your guests arrive at the entrance with its impressive brick and wrought-iron boundary walls. Some homes in Western Gailes overlook Western Gailes preserve property, a quiet pool of water or shelter among the maples, oaks and pines.

MacGregor Downs
Tucked among the Blackheath and Marsh Hawk golf courses, the interior home sites of MacGregor Downs surround the 3rd hole of the Blackheath Course. The home sites on the perimeter of this neighborhood overlook six different ponds, five holes of the Blackheath course, and six holes of the Marsh Hawk course. Residents and their guests enter the neighborhood through a brick entrance that leads them over brick pavers down a street lined with roll curb & gutters and ornamental flowering trees and shrubs. Ranging from 1/3 to 1 acre these 71 home sites offer some of the most spectacular views in Ford’s Colony

Villages of Killarney
is bordered by four of the country’s best golf holes and is situated on 29 gently rolling acres of Virginia hardwoods. Nestled among holes 5,6,7, & 8 of the acclaimed Blackheath Course at Ford’s Colony, 65 natural home sites offer convenient access to all the community’s amenities. Nearly three-fourths of the home sites overlook the golf course and/or a pleasing golf course pond.
 Westbury Park 
Located adjacent to the second Ford’s Colony recreation center, Westbury Park is an active family’s dream neighborhood. Imagine having your own swimming pool, tennis courts, and recreation building conveniently located just outside your front door.  Nestled on a ridge overlooking the recreation park, all 12 home sites are just a short stroll from the wildlife preserve and the Chisel Run Pond which is excellent for fishing and nature watching. Home sites here range in size from 1/3 to 3/4 acre.

Brigadoon
Nestled in the heart of the Edinburgh loop, Brigadoon is the sister neighborhood to Waterford Downs. Named for a Scottish paradise, more than half of these 62 home sites offer views of water and or holes 8,9, and 10 on the Blue Golf Course. Residents and their guests enter the neighborhood through a brick entrance that leads them over brick pavers down streets lined with landscaping, streetscaping, and roll-top curb & gutter. Home sites range from 1/3 – 8/10 of an acre.

North Turnberry is 14 gently rolling acres of Virginia woods and pleasant ponds scattered with 12 estate home sites and embellished by an inviting golf course.

Southport at Ford’s Colony Enter Southport over a hand laid brick entrance, through magnificent double iron gates, reminiscent of those grand plantations along historic Route 5. This neighborhood includes 68 acre+ home sites nestled in Virginia hardwoods. Southport is the newest neighborhood within Fords Colony.

Nottingham Place

Nottingham Place is one of the most distinctive gated neighborhoods within Ford’s Colony, Williamsburg’s award-winning 3,000-acre master-planned community. The neighborhood consists of 71 homesites featuring classic residential architecture, many of which were originally based on home designs created exclusively for Southern Living®.

Life in Nottingham Place is designed to be low maintenance, allowing residents more time to enjoy the amenities and lifestyle that Ford’s Colony has to offer. Community services include lawn mowing, edging, trimming, fertilization, weed control, mulching, irrigation system maintenance, leaf removal, snow removal, trash collection, community pool access, and 24/7 security within Ford’s Colony.

Nottingham Place offers residents the opportunity to spend less time on routine exterior yard maintenance and more time enjoying golf, tennis, swimming, hiking, social activities, and the many amenities available throughout Ford’s Colony.

Within the gates of Nottingham Place, you will find homes of exceptional quality and architectural character. Designed by some of the nation’s finest architects, these residences reflect timeless architectural traditions while incorporating modern conveniences and amenities. Like every neighborhood in Ford’s Colony, Nottingham Place is known for its commitment to quality and attention to detail.

Homes in Nottingham Place range in size from approximately 1,733 to over 3,400 square feet. Residents enjoy convenient access to Ford’s Colony’s three championship golf courses, miles of walking and biking trails, country club amenities, and the security of a gated community.

Located in the eastern section of Ford’s Colony, Nottingham Place was also the site of the 2004 Peninsula Housing & Builders Association Parade of Homes.

For a detailed list of services provided by the Nottingham Place Homeowners Association, please refer to the current HOA documents and community guidelines.

This version eliminates the potentially misleading “maintenance free” language while still highlighting the extensive services provided and the lifestyle benefits of the neighborhood.

. Read a detailed list of Nottingham Place services

Nottingham Place Floor Plans

Westport is the development across from the Manchester Gate on Centerville Road. It contains 102 Single-family residences on 3 to 5-acre lots on its 430-acre tract bordering Gordon’s Creek.  Westport owners are part of the Fords Colony Homeowner Association as well as a sub-association known as the Westport Neighborhood Association. Westport is unlike anything else Ford’s Colony has to offer. Nowhere else can you find this much privacy in a master-planned community. Westport is the latest residential section to be developed in Ford’s Colony. Unlike anything else in Williamsburg, Westport at Ford’s Colony offers a distinctive opportunity to the luxury home buyer: the amenities currently enjoyed by existing Ford’s Colony residents plus estate size lots ranging in size from 3 to over 5 acres. Homeowners in Westport will have access to the amenities of Ford’s Colony including two community recreation centers – each with a pool, tennis courts, and clubhouse, and a 200-acre wildlife preserve with nature trails and over 12 miles of paved walking and bicycle paths. In addition, a 24-hour security service provides community patrols and a “house check” program..

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