Gloucester County, Virginia holds one of the most significant sites in early American history: Werowocomoco, the headquarters of Chief Powhatan and the political capital of a confederacy of some 30 Algonquian tribes. It was here, along the York River, that Captain John Smith was brought before Powhatan in 1607 — the encounter later immortalized through the story of Powhatan’s daughter, Pocahontas. Archaeologists confirmed the site’s true location in 2003, and it’s now protected as part of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. In the Ware Neck community of that same historic county, a genuinely spacious 1875 Victorian farmhouse at 6477 Ware Neck Rd is now listed at $250,000 following a $50,000 price cut on September 3.
A Farmhouse Built for Genuinely Huge Rooms
The listing is direct about scale: huge rooms define this home throughout its 4,238 square feet. Built in 1875 with Victorian farmhouse styling, the home offers five bedrooms and two full bathrooms, with the primary bedroom on the second level and hardwood floors running through much of the interior. A brick fireplace with a wood stove insert anchors the living space, and a walk-in closet adds practical storage. A large country front porch and a screened porch give the home two distinct outdoor gathering spaces, and gorgeous mature trees frame the 2.3-acre corner lot.
A Big Circular Driveway and Real Curb Appeal
The listing calls out a big circular driveway directly, along with a metal roof that keeps long-term maintenance manageable on a home this size. Partial fencing encloses part of the yard, and multi-car parking accommodates guests easily.
The Practical Details
Water comes from a private well, and the property runs on a septic tank. Heating and cooling both run through a heat pump system. Annual property taxes run $2,490, and the home has already seen a substantial price reduction, dropping $50,000 just two weeks after its original listing.
The Numbers
| Price | $250,000 ($59/sq ft) — reduced $50,000 on 9/3 |
| Location | 6477 Ware Neck Rd, Gloucester, VA 23061 |
| Home Size | 4,238 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 5 / 2 full |
| Lot Size | 2.3 acres, corner lot |
| Year Built | 1875 |
| Water / Sewer | Private well / septic tank |
| Heating / Cooling | Heat pump |
| Fireplace | Brick with wood stove |
| Architectural Style | Farmhouse, Victorian |
| Annual Taxes | $2,490 |
Why Gloucester
Gloucester County sits on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula, bordered by the York River and the Chesapeake Bay, roughly 60 miles east of Richmond and close to Williamsburg and Yorktown. Beyond its deep Indigenous history at Werowocomoco, the county draws birders and outdoor enthusiasts to spots like Beaverdam Park, with nearly 10 miles of trails around a large reservoir. For a buyer looking for a genuinely huge historic farmhouse with real Victorian character, recently reduced in price, Gloucester offers scale and history along Virginia’s storied Chesapeake coastline.
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