In the well-planned community of Lake of the Woods, many charming surprises await you. Here you will find a delightful assortment of established, well-maintained homes as well as plenty of land for sale, perfect for building your custom home. Lake of the Woods is a private, planned residential community that offers the peace of mind which comes with knowing you live in a vigilantly-maintained gated community. Lake of the Woods stretches across 2,600 acres of beautiful Northern Virginia countryside, situated right at the northeastern tip of Orange county.

The Lake of the Woods community was originally planned back in 1966 as a recreational community. The original developers envisioned a place where families could live comfortably and have every recreational opportunity at their fingertips. A collection of 17 neighboring farms were purchased to join together to create the beautiful Lake of the Woods community that we know and love today. Lake of the Woods real estate remains ideal for individuals and families who enjoy outdoor living at its finest.

Lake of the Woods has so much to offer any couple or family, from those wanting a safe and secure community complete with leisurely beaches and laid back walking trails, to those that are looking for a home near the excitement of sailing on the lake and more than 40 miles of hard surface roads for biking or horseback riding. The Lake of the Woods community also features an 18-hole PGA golf course complete with pro shop and snack bar for those wanting to swing the clubs on the weekends or after work. The club house is truly in the center of it all, along with two swimming pools, two marinas and six tennis courts, four of which are lighted for evening play.

For the enjoyment of the children, Lake of the Woods offers four area parks which include clean and safe playgrounds for year-round fun. Lake of the Woods features eight beaches, spread out around the largest 550 acre lake, plus two additional lakes for fishing and non-motorized boats, as well as picnic facilities, comfort stations and a campground. For the avid sports fans who want to get in on the action, there are two regulation soccer fields as well as a lighted baseball/softball field.

The youngest residents of Lake of the Woods attend the local schools of Locust Elementary School, Prospect Middle School and Orange County High. For those who choose to attend college, but prefer to live at home, Strayer University is conveniently located just three miles west, and Mary Washington College is situated just ten miles to the east.

Of the more than 4,000 lots mapped out in Lake of the Woods, 727 are located right on the main lake and there are still more than a thousand undeveloped lots. Lake of the Woods land for sale is perfect for individuals and families who prefer to construct their dream home in this exclusive recreational community. Lake of the Woods real estate also features a variety of new homes, as well as developments which area currently under construction.

Because Lake of the Woods is a private community, you must be escorted by a licensed real estate agent in order to view all the fabulous homes for sale in this active and thriving community. The Thornton Team of real estate professionals are happy to serve as your personal guide to this exclusive community, with extensive knowledge of the area and access to all available listings. The Thornton Team can guide you on a personalized tour of Lake of the Woods homes and land for sale. The Thornton Team is committed to your satisfaction -- to learn more about Lake of the Woods real estate, contact Linda or Philip Thornton today at 540-718-7117.

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