Stunning, serene, waterfront living awaits with Portobago Bay/Rappahannock River vistas in Port Royal! Introducing the dazzling tranquil estate that is 30121 Goose Point ...
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WATERFRONT PROPOERTY. OVER 150 FEET OF WATERFRONT. Just 25 miles from downtown Fredericksburg, 18 miles to downtown Bowling Green and 22 miles to the Spotsylvania Comm...
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Nestled in the beautiful Portobago Bay Community is this beautiful water/pond view lot. Build your dream home in the peaceful surroundings with amenities to enjoy such as...
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Portobago Bay, on the Rappahannock, was once occupied by the Nantangtacund Indian Tribe. The village and chief lived on the northern side of the Bay near present-day Snowden Road. Captain John Smith described passing vast Indian settlements on his famous discovery of Virginia. In 1608, he discovered a beautiful area situated five miles south of the town of Port Royal on the Rappahannock River. The Nantangtacunds were described as friendly docile people. The bay was formed over thousands of years of river flow to form a very wide river basin. Wide river views are panoramic and over one mile a distance of width. This is quite rare for the Rappahannock River, known for its strong current and deep narrow channels. These views are the widest for at least 100 miles. The water depths in the bay vary anywhere from 3 to 6 feet. This makes the bay special for the shallow depths tend to keep out excessive boat traffic. All that is left is the peace and most remarkable views you can imagine. Portobago Bay was formed in 1985 by developer Carl Silver. Before the development, this land was once a cattle farm owned by the Baylor family. The original home of the historic "Portobago" plantation originated in the 1700s and was owned by the Waring family. The remnants of this house still stand in a grove of trees on the northern point of Portobago Bay. This area is rich in history.
I fell in love with this place back in 1988 while working for the Caroline County Sheriff's Office. The community always welcomed local law enforcement with open arms. I recollect times of just sitting at the very end of the very long dock and leaving my stress behind. I vowed to make my home here. In the year 2000, I purchased My lot 100 on Portobago Creek. My wife, Christen, and I built our home here. We raised our twins, Thomas and Rachel, in this community. They are now in college. We all enjoy family walks around Portobago Trail where it's not unusual to pass three or four other families doing the same. Road traffic on these state-maintained roads is at a minimum. We bike ride. We fish at the commons area on the river and on Lake Powhatan. The community consists now of around 45 homes with a total of 106 lots. Some residents purchased their neighboring lots to avoid congestion. These residents are all just like family. We have about 5 get together a year, usually at Reynold's Pavilion in the river commons area. We have numerous picnics for all occasions. There is a crime awareness day in which our children enjoy the company of McGruff, The Crime Dog. There are games for the kids to play and get to know their local law enforcement, courtesy of the Caroline Sheriff's Office. We have a neighborhood crime watch program in effect here. I head that committee. I even have such a great relationship with our Sheriff's Office that they welcome our calls anytime, even if we are going out of town, and want an officer to make sure our homes are safe until our return. If I were to define true paradise, it would be my Portobago Bay. The Bay is located far enough away from the hustle and bustle to be peaceful, yet close enough to be convenient. Our community consists of doctors, lawyers, CEOs, nurses, teachers, bankers, military personnel, engineers, retired professionals, etc. We welcome you. Now, the secret is out.
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