Waterfront Community in Smithfield, Virginia features Southern Living® homes and a Yacht Club & Marina

Looking for a small town atmosphere in a waterfront community where you can keep your boat in your same neighborhood? Many families seeking a more relaxed setting have found it at Gatling Pointe in Smithfield, Virginia. Nicely removed from the major cities in the Hampton Roads area, Gatling Pointe offers the best in waterfront amenities and some of the best in quality home designs. Many were featured in various issues of Southern Living® House Plans magazines in the mid '90's when the waterfront community was being developed and marketed regionally.



Today, you'll find a fully established neighborhood, mature trees, and a vibrant sense of community at the riverfront clubhouse restaurant that's become the social hub of the neighborhood. A place where families interact with their neighbors and entertain their friends. As some of the old ads used to say "At Gatling Pointe, you can cruise the river from our private marina and bring home your catch-of-the-day. Take a refreshing dip in our riverside pool or just relax among friends at our clubhouse. Enjoy a great meal at the yacht club restaurant or sit back and enjoy the view."

Most Gatling Pointe homesites are wooded and surrounded by water, offering approximately one-half acre of privacy in a protected environment with breathtaking views. Situated where the James and Pagan Rivers meet, the Gatling Pointe Yacht Club is the perfect meeting place for friends and family.



Three times awarded "Community of the Year," Gatling Pointe and Gatling Pointe South feature quality custom homes by the region's premier builders with amenities that rival most resorts. Nestled in Isle of Wight County, adjacent to historic Smithfield, you're only 15 minutes from Newport News and Hampton, and an easy commute to downtown Norfolk. Discover the best in waterfront living at Gatling Pointe, a centrally located waterfront community located in the heart of Hampton Roads. Home values in Gatling Pointe range from the $300's to over $1,000,000.



Features and Amenities

• Gatling Pointe Yacht Clubwith 68-slip deepwater marina (20' to 50' slips) and a club with restaurant and lounge
• Club canoes available to explore the waterways
• Riverfront swimming pool and kiddie pool
• Tennis courts and playgrounds
• Beach volleyball court with summer-league play
• Protected natural environment
• Central Park recreation area
• Leisure trails lead to the riverfront club and marina
• Year-round programmed activities and social events.

• Residents of East West communities enjoy a wealth of activities and events designed to bring friends together and take full advantage of abundant recreational amenities. From golf tournaments to cookouts, dances, crafts, book clubs, fairs, parades and more, your whole family will find plenty of fun just steps outside your door. The Gatling Pointe Yacht Club is a private community club exclusively for residents of the Gatling Pointe neighborhood.
  
• Click here to go to the Gatling Pointe Yacht Club Website and see the exciting programs that are offered. For more information about the Gatling Pointe community, contact Donita Frantz or Mark Edwards with East West Realty in Smithfield, VA, or visit www.gatlingpointe.com.

Impressive all brick home just listed by East West Realty is located at 20582 Seahawk Landing features 3700 square feet of living area, 5 Bedrooms, Media Room, two staircases, andoffers many quality appointments including a scenic view in Gatling Pointe for $599,900.



The view above is from Lot 28 Southport Landing in Gatling Pointe South. The 2 acre waterfront lot is for sale for $340,000 and offers deep water access to Jones Creek. Five neighbors have already built piers and boat houses for their boats. To see more check out this video slideshow.

For Information about East West Partners’ waterfront communities, visit www.eastwestcommunities.com. Discover the best in lifestyle communities at Founders Pointe, Eagle Harbor, Liberty Ridge, and The Riverfront at Harbour View. East West Realty Sales Centers are open 7 days a week onsite.

5 reasons to Buy a New Home in Founders Pointe

5 Reasons to Relocate to this Waterfront Community in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia

If you've been waiting on the sidelines the least couple of years, waiting for the right time to buy a new home, now might be that time. As various news report show an increase in sales nationally in the last couple of months, as interest rates continue to be at record lows, and as foreclosures are at the lowest point in years, many feel the worst of the housing recession is behind us. At Founders Pointe, near Smithfield, Virginia, many have chosen to move forward with their dream home and new home sales activity is on the rise.

Many families realize that now is the best time in decades to buy a new home. The custom home builders are including more quality in their homes and buyers are recognizing the excellent value offered. If you're looking to make a move to the Hampton Roads area of Virginia this year, be sure to check out Founders Pointe, located in the Hampton roads area of Virginia.

Here are my TOP 5 Reasons to Relocate to Founders Pointe:

1. ATTRACTIVE LOCATION



Founders Pointe is located in the Carrollton area of Isle of Wight County, which is part of the Hampton Roads region. Although, Isle of Wight County is on the western edge, it's easy to get anywhere, and it's nicely removed from the city. You can also rediscover a small town atmosphere as Founders Pointe is near the historic town of Smithfield. (Incorporated as a town in 1750, Smithfield is well known to have one of the best preserved historic districts in the country for a town reflecting different periods of historical architecture. there are landmarks like St. Luke's church built in 1632, and the Smithfield Inn & restaurant built in 1752. Another favorite tourist spot is the Smithfield Station.)

Families relocating from out of the area usually don't mind a 20-25 minute drive into work, and they prefer to live in a community with more to offer than just a house in a typical subdivision. It only takes ten minutes to reach the Hampton/Newport News area via the James River bridge. Isle of Wight County offers a laid-back, peaceful lifestyle, the lowest tax rate in the region (.65/$100), and it is central to the southside of Hampton Roads cities and the Peninsula.

Founders Pointe is located on the point of land on the left situated just to the southeast of the James River Bridge and just west of the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge tunnel. Founders Pointe is just 10 minutes to the Peninsula, I-664, and only 25 minutes to Downtown Norfolk. It is also only 40 minutes to Colonial Williamsburg and 45 minutes to VA Beach. To see a map of where Founders Pointe is located, visit http://www.founderspointe.com/our-location/conveniences/.

2. Overall Neighborhood Concept and the Resort Style Amenities



The centerpiece of Founders Pointe are the exceptional resort-style recreational amenities the community has to offer. Rarely, does a neighborhood with only 300 homes have a clubhouse and pool, but to find it on the scale of the Founders Pointe Residents' Club, that's truly unique. (Monthly Association dues are only $87/month which includes maintenance of the common area and access to the amenities.)

• Residents' Club with swimming pool and 112′ water slide
• 844′ observation pier offering panoramic views of Batten Bay and the James River
• Three miles of biking/walking trails and sidewalks
• Playground and sand volleyball court
• Full-time Activities Director coordinating year-round events for all ages. In addition to hosting sporting and fitness activities, the clubhouse serves as a center for holiday celebrations, themed social events for adults, and special interest clubs. A full-time activities director keeps the community's social calendar full with a year-round schedule of exciting events. The clubhouse's swimming pool and waterslide is augmented by a children's playground and sand volleyball court. Both children and adults make use of the network of nearly three miles of sidewalks and walking trails that wind throughout the community. An observation pier overlooks Batten Bay, with views reaching to the James River and the Hampton Roads. Founders Pointe provides a nurturing environment in which children can thrive and adults can relax.

3. Quality Homes, Distinctive Architecture

East West Communities, our community development team, spent alot of attention to the overall architectural theme and streetscape early on in the development process. Detailed front porticos, large front porches, proper symmetry and proportion- all all important aspects of creating an attractive streetscape, no matter what cul-de-sac or street you're on the the community.



A Preferred Builder team of ten quality homebuilders have helped carry out the vision of developing one of the most attractive and best looking neighborhoods in our region. You'll find a wide variety of distinctive home styles such as English Cottage, Craftsman, American Traditional, Colonial, and European Transitional style. Since our grand opening in the spring of 2005, over 150 families have decided to relocate to Founders Pointe. Founders Pointe was selected as "Community of the Year" twice by the local homebuilder association. You can see the beautiful homes on the Interactive Map.



4. Sense of Place, Community

We often hear that one of the main reasons 150 families have relocated to our community is the real sense of community they find in their neighborhood. From the stone front entrance monument, past the well landscaped parkway entry, to the lakeside clubhouse and pool, and along the winding pathway to the observation pier on the river, visitors will quickly realize they have arrived at one of the most attractive neighborhoods in the Hampton Roads region.



The friendly front porches, well landscaped common areas, and the winding sidewalks also help add to the neighborly feel that our residents talk so much about. The roads that lead to Founders Pointe are lined by trees and some spectacular views over the waterways which also gives our commuters a chance to unwind on their way home.

Once home, residents enjoy the various activities found at their neighborhood clubhouse which overlooks a lake and a well landscaped trail system. There is also an opportunity to enjoy access to the water at the observation pier. We often hear, that's it's worth an extra 10 minute drive home to get home, where residents enjoy the panoramic, spectacular views across the water and the marsh that surrounds the tributaries leading to the James River. The experiences our families have with their children and grandchildren rival those at some of the great resort destinations.



5. Timing- Unique Opportunity, Beautiful Waterfront Property

With the low interest rates and the aggressive new home pricing by our builders, now IS a great time to buy a new home! The timing is excellent also because of the early stage of construction for the community. There's an outstanding team of builders offering top quality construction with six new home plans now available for sale for the spring season! Homesites start in the $90's and new single family custom homes start in the $400's- an excellent value!

Finding a waterfront location so close to the major employment centers like Founders Pointe is rare and a unique opportunity. Be forewarned, one visit to see Founders Pointe, and you're likely to want to drop anchor here for good.



For Information about East West Partners’ waterfront communites, visit www.eastwestcommunities.com. Discover the best in lifestyle communities at Founders Pointe, Eagle Harbor, Liberty Ridge, and The Riverfront at Harbour View. East West Realty Sales Centers are open 7 days a week onsite.

Southern Living® Showcase Home in The Riverfront at Harbour View is Featured in Today's Daily Press

 

3002 North James Drive, Suffolk, Virginia

This Southern Living® Showcase Home is approximately 5,000 square feet of living space (includes a full basement) and is on the market for $1,349,900 in The Riverfront at Harbour View- a golf course, waterfront community (Hampton Roads area of Viriginia). (Courtesy of East West Realty / February 23, 2011 ) Daily Press article by Lore McDonald

Address: 3002 N. James Drive, Suffolk, Virginia Price: $1,349,900

Listing agents: Adria Joseph, Tina Manrique, Priscilla LeMoine, Mark Edwards, East West Realty; 757-288-7584; http://www.the-riverfront.com

Basics: The Falkirk Ridge house was created by Southern Living® Custom Builder, Sasser Construction, which recently was named 2010 Southern Living® Custom Builder of the Year. This showcase home, built in 2010, is located on Eagle Lake in The Riverfront at Harbour View community in Suffolk, Virginia.

The home has an open floor plan with a retractable wall of glass connecting the family room to the rear porch - extending the living space into the outdoors. The home's décor blends earthy textures: stone walls, wooden beams and cozy fireplaces. It offers a family organization center, which includes a pet area, a child and adult storage center in the laundry room and even a cell-phone docking center near the garage.

The full basement has a home theater with separate elevated seating and gaming areas. Hardwood floors are African walnut and all of the baths have ceramic tile.

Extras: Pella windows, HVAC Lenox 16 Seer, Rinnai tankless hot water system, African walnut floors, four-car garage, 5,000 square feet of living space, and a lakefront homesite.



The Riverfront at Harbour View 
The Riverfront is a waterfront, golf course community overlooking the Nansemond and James Rivers in Suffolk just 2 miles from the Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel. Located in the heart of Hampton Roads, The Riverfront is mere minutes from Newport News, Hampton, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Norfolk, yet a lifetime away from the hustle of city living.

After being twice awarded Community of the Year and three times selected Best Community, The Riverfront has recently become the first recipient of the Tidewater Builders' Association Community Hall of Fame award. Nationally, The Riverfront has also been recognized for having the Best Club in the country by the Resort & Commercial Recreation Association. No other community in Hampton Roads has received as many honors as The Riverfront.

The Riverfront offers you and your family all the pleasures of resort-style living and the luxury of time to enjoy them together. This distinctive waterfront community features quality custom homes, exceptional amenities and priceless views. Quality custom home values range from the $500s to over $2 million



To view this Daily Press article, http://www.dailypress.com/features/family/home-garden/dp-fea-justlooking-0224-20110223,0,2998383.story .