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Buckingham County, Virginia Real Estate

Buckingham County combines exceptional planned residential and business development that ensures a high quality of life to its residents with it’s natural pristine rural beauty. Whether you are looking to relocate, open a business, or are a current resident moving across town, Virginia Estates has the best local Buckingham Realtors available. They will help you step-by-step to first, find the best home or property for you and then, to smoothly secure and close on it. Buckingham offers great opportunities for an affordable yet beautiful lifestyle, and Virginia Estates is eager to help you take advantage.

Living in Buckingham County

Situated on the James River, just south of Charlottesville and west of Richmond, Buckingham County offers a great mix of rural and small towns for individuals and families seeking to find a great home or property.

Although, Scottsville is located in neighboring Albemarle County, many residents are drawn to the nearby northern area of the county which feature wonderfully restored stately homes, a short drive from a growing community with exciting entertainment, dining, and cultural opportunities.

Others prefer the rural lifestyle, and are able to pursue it in style, be it on a working farm, an expansive estate, or in a tucked away woodland home.

Dreaming of getting away from it all? Owning a farm? Living on a Country Estate? Buckingham County located in central Virginia, is for you. Buckingham County has an abundance of activities for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.

Outdoor Activities in Buckingham County

Buckingham County has 2 State Forests (Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest and Cumberland State Forest) and 2 wildlife management areas (Horsepen State Wildlife Management Area and Featherfin Wildlife Management Area) open to the public that allow a range of outdoor activites including hunting, fishing, hiking and primitive camping.

Holiday Lake, which is located in the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest has many hiking trails including a 6.7 mile loop around the lake. It is the perfect way for a family to spend the day swimming, fishing or taking advantage of the playgrounds, snack bar, gift shop and boat ramp. If you prefer history to nature, the Appomattox Court House National Historical park where General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant in 1865 is located minutes from the lake.

Cumberland State Forest Is located in Cumberland County with a small portion overlapping in Buckingham County.

Horsepen State Wildlife Management allows all activities such as hunting, trapping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, boating, and primitive camping. Please note hunting and fishing licenses are required.

Featherfin Wildlife Management Area is open to the public for hunting, fishing, hiking, and primitive camping. Horseback riding is not permitted. Please note hunting and fishing licenses are required.

Shopping and Restaurants

Depending where you are located in Buckingham County, Charlottesville and Lynchburg are located nearby and are both wonderful places to spend the day. Scottsville is smaller and is located on the northern border of Buckingham County. Visit this charming small town for guided walking tours, antiquing and historic architecture.