About Isle of Wight County, VA

Pottery Anyone? I'm not a big pottery guy, but I found these broken pottery pieces in our backyard in Smithfield, Virginia. They were found down the bank of our lot in the edge of a wooded area in a hole we had dug randomly. (A photo of where they were found is below)

Smithfield was established in 1750 and incorporated as a Colonial seaport town. Our county, Isle of Wight was settled by English settlers in the early 1600's. Our neighborhood, Gatling Pointe, is located where the Pagan and James Rivers meet. Indians inhabited our property during the period of time when the Jamestown settlers traded with the Indians on the southern shore of the James River, and what is now Isle of Wight County.

The pottery triangular piece is totally different and has a polished finish with some kind of Indian caricatures painted on it. The other pieces appear to come from the same bowl.

Our lot is on the marsh and we're on a waterfront cul-de-sac, which borders Moone Creek (named after Captain John Moone). I'd say the hole is at about the 10' above sea level mark and our home built is at the 19' above sea level mark. Our company, East West Partners of Virginia developed the company in 1988, and the property was a farm owned by the Edwin Gatling family.

Records indicate that there was a brick factory on the property, called the "Newport News Brickworks" which made bricks for the early Colonial homes. A sawmill was also on the property over 150 years ago. The land was also once owned by Mallory Todd, a Colonial sea merchant, who built a home in downtown Smithfield in 1753. Find out more about the history of the Gatling Pointe property.

Our home was built in 1996 and it's located on the marsh, near Moone Creek that surrounds the western past of Gatling Pointe.

The aerial photo above is of the Gatling Pointe Yacht Club marina and clubhouse. It is located at the mouth of the Pagan River and is bordered by Moone Creek.

For Information about East West Partners’ communities, visit www.eastwestcommunities.com. Discover the best in lifestyle communities at Founders Pointe, Eagle Harbor, Liberty Ridge, and The Riverfront at Harbour View. East West Realty Sales Centers are open 7 days a week on-site. Equal Housing Opportunity

For Information about East West Partners’ communities, visit www.eastwestcommunities.com. Discover the best in lifestyle communities at Founders Pointe, Eagle Harbor, Liberty Ridge, and The Riverfront at Harbour View. East West Realty Sales Centers are open 7 days a week on-site. Equal Housing Opportunity

Smithfield Wine & Brew Fest Virginia

Over 100 tastings!
Featuring VA Wineries, Local Brews & Organic wines from around the world!

April 14, 2012 ~ 11am to 5pm ~ Windsor Castle Park ~ Smithfield, Virginia For more information about the Smithfield Wine & Brew Fest

Windsor Castle historic buildings (photo by Judy Williams)

Breathtaking views of the Pagan River and scenic pathways through the forest help make this 3.8 mile trail one of the most enjoyable in Virginia.

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE, BUT ONLY 2000 WILL BE SOLD!

Adults only - 21 yrs & up. ID's required.

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Ticket Locations Here's a link to the Wine & Brew Fest website

Located at 301 Jericho Road, these 209.8 acres are owned by the Town of Smithfield. Windsor Castle Farm was originally part of a 1450 acre parcel patented in 1637 by Arthur Smith and is situated on a knoll overlooking the Pagan River. Smithfield is a former Colonial seaport town established in 1750, and offers high quality of life today.

For Information about East West Partners’ communities, visit www.eastwestcommunities.com. Discover the best in lifestyle communities at Founders Pointe, Eagle Harbor, Liberty Ridge, and The Riverfront at Harbour View. East West Realty Sales Centers are open 7 days a week on-site. Equal Housing Opportunity

Smithfield Wine & Brew Fest Virginia

Over 100 tastings!
Featuring VA Wineries, Local Brews & Organic wines from around the world!

April 14, 2012 ~ 11:00 am to 5:00 pm ~ Windsor Castle Park ~ Smithfield, Virginia

Windsor Castle historic buildings (photo by Judy Williams)

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE, BUT ONLY 2000 WILL BE SOLD!

Adults only - 21 yrs & up. ID's required.

Buy on-line NOW

Ticket Locations

For Information about East West Partners’ communities, visit www.eastwestcommunities.com. Discover the best in lifestyle communities at Founders Pointe, Eagle Harbor, Liberty Ridge, and The Riverfront at Harbour View. East West Realty Sales Centers are open 7 days a week on-site. Equal Housing Opportunity

Discover Southern Living Homes in this Waterfront Community in Virginia

At Gatling Pointe, you can cruise the river from our private marina and bring home your catch-of-the-day. Take a refreshing dip in our riverside pool or just relax among friends at our clubhouse. Enjoy a great meal at the yacht club restaurant or sit back and enjoy the view.

Most Gatling Pointe homesites are wooded and surrounded by water, offering approximately one-half acre of privacy in a protected environment with breathtaking views. Situated where the James and Pagan Rivers meet, the Gatling Pointe Yacht Club is the perfect meeting place for friends and family.

Residents of East West communities enjoy a wealth of activities and events designed to bring friends together and take full advantage of abundant recreational amenities. From golf tournaments to cookouts, dances, crafts, book clubs, fairs, parades and more, your whole family will find plenty of fun just steps outside your door.

Three times awarded "Community of the Year," Gatling Pointe and Gatling Pointe South feature quality custom homes by the region's premier builders with amenities that rival most resorts. Nestled in Isle of Wight County, adjacent to historic Smithfield, you're only 15 minutes from Newport News and Hampton, and an easy commute to downtown Norfolk. Discover the best in waterfront living at Gatling Pointe, a centrally located waterfront community located in the heart of Hampton Roads. It offers unique waterfront living with resort-style amenities where dreams come true and a real sense of neighborhood is found.

Home values in Gatling Pointe range from the $300's to over $1,000,000.

Features and Amenities

• Gatling Pointe Yacht Clubwith 68-slip deepwater marina (20' to 50' slips) and a club with restaurant and lounge
• Club canoes available to explore the waterways
• Riverfront swimming pool and kiddie pool
• Tennis courts and playgrounds
• Beach volleyball court with summer-league play
• Protected natural environment
• Central Park recreation area
• Leisure trails lead to the riverfront club and marina
• Year-round programmed activities and social events.

The view above is from Lot 28 Southport Landing in Gatling Pointe South. The 2 acre lot is for sale for $375,000 and offers deep water access to Jones Creek. Five neighbors have already built piers and boat houses for their boats. To see more check out this video slideshow.

For more information about Gatling Pointe or other East West Communities in Virginia, contact Mark Edwards or Donita Frantz with East West Realty at 757-238-9009.

For Information about East West Partners’ communities, visit www.eastwestcommunities.com. Discover the best in lifestyle communities at Founders Pointe, Eagle Harbor, Liberty Ridge, and The Riverfront at Harbour View. East West Realty Sales Centers are open 7 days a week onsite. Equal Housing Opportunity