Chesapeake, Virginia (VA) is a vast and varied city, and its Chesapeake real estate reflects a
similar spectrum. Though no area of the city is primarily agricultural
any more, open spaces abound. Lovers of large properties, old wooded
areas, natural landscapes, and privacy will appreciate the Deep Creek
and Hickory areas of the city. The Great Bridge area, a bedroom
community with easy access to almost anywhere else, features a mixture
of older homes on generous lots and new real estate development. Often considered
the heart of the city, the area is not only the site of the historic
Battle of Great Bridge but the modern home of Chesapeake, VA's municipal
center.
The northwestern portion of the city, Western Branch, is the picture
of suburbia, featuring new and older housing developments, retail
centers, dining, and business opportunities all within a few miles'
drive. And the South Norfolk region is home to many of Chesapeake, VA's
most successful industries as well as old, historic neighborhoods,
many of which are currently experiencing exciting new real estate re-development
and improvements.
No matter which area you choose, Chesapeake, Virginia (VA) delivers so much to
residents. Its public schools offer traditional learning plus some
atypical features that showcase a love of learning including the public
Chesapeake Planetarium, the first planetarium in Virginia to be owned
and operated by a public school system, is open to the public every
week. WFOS, an FM radio station, features news, music playlists, and
special programs designed by select high school students.
Likewise, Chesapeake, VA's public library system is among the finest. The
city boasts seven well-stocked branch libraries offering a wide
variety of casual, academic, and business reading; a law library; and
a bookmobile that visits 30+ additional city locations on a weekly
basis.
Recreation in Chesapeake, Virginia (VA) is never far away, either. The city's biggest
parks offer a vast array of amenities including boat launching areas,
sports facilities, hunting and fishing, hiking, camping, and
playground equipment. One unique area is Chesapeake City Park's Fun
Forest, a three-acre parcel of real estate where children from toddler to preteen can
get both physical and mental exercise with climbing and obstacle
courses and science and math learning stations. There are also more
than a dozen smaller neighborhood parks with play and picnic areas and
small sports courts. Even four-legged residents are welcomed through a
dog park. Organized youth and adult sports, both casual and
competitive, are offered year-round. And of course, Chesapeake, VA is home
to some of Tidewater's finest golf courses.
Special annual events are part of life in Chesapeake, Virginia (VA) as well. Each
year, the late-spring Chesapeake Jubilee features local organization
exhibits and displays, carnival rides, national music acts, and
fireworks. And the city offers a taste of culture through its Under
the Stars annual outdoor music performance series.
Businesses in Chesapeake, Virginia (VA) thrive just as well as residents. Some of the
best-known companies in Virginia and the nation, including Dollar
Tree, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, and Project Lifesaver International,
are headquartered here. Chesapeake, VA's manufacturing industry is still
alive, producing everything from railroad maintenance equipment and
marine supplies to baked goods. And this area's world-class
Convention Center offers growing companies all the conferencing
facilities and hotel space they need.
Abundant real estate choices. Culture, history, and recreation. A
thriving business environment. Easy access to the highway
system. Chesapeake, Virginia (VA) offers it all!
Visit our Great Bridge or Churchland Office Pages for more details on this great area!
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