Green Spring Estates

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and just minutes from the city of Charlottesville, Keswick, Virginia offers a tranquil, rural lifestyle while providing a close-knit, connected community. Known for its scenic views and old-time charm, the small town is surrounded by vineyards, historical sites, breweries, and museums. Residents of Keswick have access to plenty of entertainment and opportunities, and with D.R. Horton's new construction houses available in the area, you can take advantage of the natural beauty and welcoming community atmosphere. The spacious floorplans and smart home technology in our new construction homes allow you to live luxuriously while finding your home in Keswick, Virginia.

Living in Keswick, VA

With its proximity to the natural beauty of the Virginia wine country and the Shenandoah National Park, along with the bustling historical downtown of Charlottesville, Keswick residents have a wide range of entertainment options. You can be immersed in the country’s historical lands, enjoy modern conveniences, and escape into nature. The area is full of scenic drives, stunning mountain views, and rolling hills, a Virginia countryside staple. Keswick and the neighboring towns surrounding it offer plenty of events, festivals, shops, and dining options to enjoy, providing community engagement and easy ways to settle in.

When it's time to travel, Keswick is located along Interstate 64 and U.S. Route 250, making it convenient for residents to travel from the community to the surrounding cities. You can take Route 22 and 231 to experience a once-in-a-lifetime scenic drive around the Blue Ridge Mountains, which is described as one of the most beautiful drives in the country. Charlottesville, Virginia is less than ten miles away, and you can easily access the shops, restaurants, businesses, and professional opportunities available with a short drive. The city of Charlottesville is also home to the University of Virginia, providing further prospects to the area's residents. A bit further from town is the city of Richmond, about an hour's drive away, providing access to big city life while maintaining a truly tranquil rural experience. The Richmond International Airport is about an hour from Keswick, offering convenient air travel for longer trips.

Things to do in and around Keswick, VA

Keswick, Virginia brings about a blend of peaceful, small-town feeling while having easy access to the bustling community of the neighboring towns. Being in the heart of Virginia’s wine country, Keswick offers a variety of wineries that often host events for you and your friends to attend year-round. With its proximity to the former grounds of colonial America, the town also offers a unique look into the lives of Founding Fathers like Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. From festivals to taverns, Keswick offers plenty to enjoy for all kinds of people.

For the history buffs, Keswick is surrounded by the estates of Founding Fathers. Located around 15 minutes from town, Thomas Jefferson’s mountaintop home, Monticello, is open to visitors daily. Here, you can learn about the former president’s life and legacy while enjoying the astounding architecture and beautiful botanical gardens. You and your family can even see a rare engraving of the Declaration of Independence on the various museum tours. Former president James Monroe’s Highland estate is just down the road from Jefferson’s, offering guided tours and free walking trails around the property. James Madison’s estate, Montpelier, is less than 25 miles from town. Guided tours hosted through the historic grounds offer a unique look at the Constitution and 8 miles of walking trails to explore while you expand your knowledge on the nation’s history. Amateur archaeologists can join in on the interactive digging sites located throughout the area and help discover new pieces of America’s past.

If you would like to continue exploring Keswick’s history, the Michie Tavern offers a historical twist to the traditional dining experience. Located half a mile down from Monticello, you can complete your tour of colonial American history with southern cuisine from the tavern that has been open since 1784. If you’re looking for a drink, the 18th-century pub offers local Virginia spirits served in traditional tankards and colonial games every Thursday so you can connect with fellow historians.

If modern-day drinking suits your fancy, Potter's Craft Cider, located about 20 minutes from town, offers a beautiful cider-sipping experience out of a century-old church building. Enjoy live music and stunning views as you try their award-winning house-made cider. If you’d like to enjoy more of the area’s numerous breweries and cideries, you can explore the Ale Trail on a self-guided tour and experience live music acts and game nights.

In the heart of Virginia wine country, Keswick also offers an expansive variety of vineyards to explore. Keswick Vineyards is located right in town and hosts various events throughout the year for locals. When it's time to celebrate American independence, you can ring in July 4th with their Red, White, & Bluegrass event. You can try their wide variety of red and white wines while enjoying bluegrass band concerts and munch on an assortment of food from local vendors in the area. You can bring your family, and the young attendees celebrate in style with free face painting available.

If you’d like to go shopping, the historic downtown Charlottesville district offers a unique shopping experience just a short drive from your home in Keswick, Virginia. With more than 120 shops and 30 restaurants, the walkable location provides an experience for every age in its beautiful Downtown Mall. This area often hosts the town's festivals and events, making it a great place to go when you want to connect with the community. The Tom Tom Festival, held Downtown, hosts a mix of free and ticketed events for you to expand your knowledge on various topics. Throughout the festival, academics and professionals will give lectures, with a fun twist of concerts and parties at the end of the day. When the April showers bring May flowers, you can welcome spring with the Flower Competition put on by the businesses. Walk around and see breathtaking floral displays while browsing the local businesses.

Enjoying the outdoor beauty in Keswick, VA

Keswick’s location at the bottom of the Blue Ridge Mountains offers residents stunning views of the mountains and provides plenty of outdoor activities. One of the area's standout attractions is Shenandoah National Park, located less than 40 miles from Keswick. The stunning park provides visitors with features such as waterfalls, scenic vistas, wildflower fields, and wetlands. The park offers over 500 miles of trail systems throughout the 313 square mile parklands, from easy trails for beginner hikers to intense, hardcore trails for the more experienced ones. The Skyline Drive is the only public road throughout the park and runs 105 miles along the Blue Ridge Mountain crest. If you prefer to enjoy it from the comfort of your vehicle, you can take the three-hour drive around the park or take your bike along the road. There are various off-road biking opportunities as well. With over 90 streams and tributaries, there are multiple fishing opportunities for over 40 fish species, like brook trout, brown trout, and rainbow trout. Camping is also permitted along the trail systems if you want to take a weekend trip.

If you’d like to view Keswick and its neighboring towns from the sky, you can hop on a hot air balloon ride with Monticello Country Ballooning. You can wake up early and see the gorgeous sunrise on their sunrise flights or stay late for a champagne toast on their sunset cruises. These flights are offered year-round and provide residents with a unique view of their beloved town and the hills of the Virginia countryside.

The Keswick area is home to many outdoor trails, like the Rivanna Trail, which offers over 20 miles of trails that wrap around Charlottesville. This car-free area can be hiked and biked in full, with mixed surface paths to follow, but is commonly used in shorter sections. Another trail that is available to residents is in Preddy Creek Park. This trail system stretches 16 miles along the 571-acre park. It is open to hiking, running, and walking, and some trails are ideal for mountain biking. There are trails available for horseback riding as well. The Heyward Community Forest is also open for hiking and biking, but is much more suited for biking. The 4.2-mile-long trail takes you from the summit of the Round Top mountain down to the plunge pools of Moore’s Creek.

If you’d like to explore the land by water, Kenswick is within a short distance of two rivers, the Rivanna River and the James River. When summer comes around and you would like to beat the heat, the Rivanna River Co. provides visitors with a wide variety of water-based fun. You can go on a guided tour through the Rivanna River, whether you would like to paddle through on a kayak or a stand-up paddleboard, or go all in on a tubing trip. After your tour, if you’re feeling chilly, you can warm up in the saunas available on-site and relax after your adventures. With all of this fun available to residents, Kenswick is the ideal location for those who love to explore the outdoors.

Businesses and economics in Keswick, VA

There are many employment opportunities in Keswick, Virginia in the hospitality and food service industries, but many residents commute just under 20 minutes away to the neighboring city of Charlottesville for their careers. Companies like the global non-profit, CFA Institute; the green energy supplier, Apex Clean Energy; and the medical manufacturer, Rivanna Medical have headquarters in Charlottesville. Major employers in the city include the University of Virginia, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, and other institutions for professionals seeking opportunities in higher education and the medical fields. The defense contractor, Northrop Grumman, provides options for those looking for private defense and aerospace experience. S&P is another significant office in Charlottesville, employing many who seek knowledge in finance, data analysis, and market research. Richmond is also an option for those seeking big city opportunities and willing to commute a little longer, as it is an hour from Keswick.

New construction homes in Keswick, VA

Keswick, Virginia offers each resident a uniquely historic, small-town charm with plenty of accessible natural beauty to explore. With a new build home from D.R. Horton, you can settle into the tranquil atmosphere of Keswick and the tight-knit community with spacious floorplans and smart home technology. Browse our Keswick, Virginia homes for sale, and contact us for more information on how to find your new house in Keswick, VA today.