Virginia Heritage at Lee's Parke, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Handsome 55+ Neighborhood of Virginia Heritage in Northern Virginia Features Single Family Homes, a Large Clubhouse, Two Swimming Pools, a Woodworking Shop, Walking Paths and More
Adjacent to the master-planned community of Lee’s Parke in northern Virginia’s Fredericksburg, beautiful, gated Virginia Heritage spreads across 416 hilly acres. Developers D.R. Horton and Lennar broke ground on this 55+ community in 2005 and wrapped up construction in 2021. Nearly 800 single family homes are here.
Lennar has three collections, the Cottage, Manor and Plantation, with nearly a dozen floor plans ranging from 1,366 square feet to 4,387 square feet. Although there are some two story designs, most homes are single story and most have a finished basement. A long list of free upgrades is standard. D.R. Horton has five floorplans with 1,761 square feet to 2,505 square feet. Nearly all properties have a vinyl, brick and/or faux stone exteriror with a pitched roof and a small front porch with an attached garage.
Prices begin in the mid-$400,000s. The HOA fee is about $270 per month for most homes and includes basic cable, trash pick up, recylcing and common area maintenance. Please verify these prices with a Realtor as they are bound to change.
Virginia Heritage has a social director that plans potlucks, karaoke nights, pancake breakfasts, and golf at nearby Lee’s Hill Golf Club. Neighbors can join Spare Time Singers, a day trip group, a writing club, or a quilting circle.
The lovely 18,000 square foot clubhouse offers a fitness center, a large indoor pool, a computer lab, a woodworking shop, and a ballroom. Outdoors, lighted tennis courts, bocce ball courts and a beautiful swimming pool beckon. There are also walking and biking trails.
Both Washington, D.C., and Richmond are a 45 minute drive away. Old Town Fredericksburg is packed with restaurants, brew pubs, entertainment spots, and boutiques. It also sponsors art in its parks, a farmers’ market, and a festival for performing arts. The Rappahannock River rings the city, and Friends of the Rappahannock hold an annual Riverfest with music, crabs, catfish, and boatrides. Nearby Lake Anna State Park permits boating, fishing, and sunbathing.
Mary Washington Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission.
The average July high temperature is 88 degrees, and the average January low is 26 degrees (45 degrees is the average January high temperature). On average, the city receives 46 inches of rain and 20 inches of snow per year.