Portsmouth Real Estate

Take a step back in time and experience the community of Portsmouth, Virginia, a beautiful waterfront town situated on the Elizabeth River that is stock full of many centuries of history. Uniquely located at Mile Marker Zero - the mid-point between Maine and Florida on the Intracoastal Waterway - Portsmouth is home to the oldest naval shipyard in the nation.

Preserving the past is one of the important characteristics of Portsmouth that helps to make the city what it is today. From downtown museums like the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame where past and present sports traditions are celebrated, and an array of housing styles including Classic Renaissance, Greek revival, and Romanesque, to several historical churches that dominate the skyline, any history lover will be at home here in Portsmouth with all that there is to explore. Surviving a history of wars, fires, plagues, and depressions, the community of Portsmouth remains forever strong because of the spirit of community among the residents.

Mild year-round climates combined with tree-shaded streets and close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, create a wonderful atmosphere for the inhabitants of Portsmouth. Plenty recreational opportunities to satisfy all the ages are available such as the Bide-A-Wee Golf Course - a newly renovated, 18-hole championship course with three practice putting greens - and the Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve where countless species of plants and animals thrive in a 142-acre habitat of vast wetlands and heavily wooded forests.

Residents of Portsmouth enjoy a wide variety of shopping and dining opportunities. Antique shops, trendy shops, specialty stores, and art galleries dot the downtown area while Victory Crossing provides traditional suburban shopping as well. Offering a wide array of eateries and restaurants, downtown Portsmouth will satisfy just about everyone's taste.

Students attend Portsmouth Public Schools where well qualified faculty and staff provide children with outstanding educational programs through which they can learn and grow to their full potentials both academically and personally.

The quaint charm of Portsmouth makes this wonderful community a great place to establish the roots needed to raise a family. It's location in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region means easy access to just about anything and anywhere. And on your way home from work at the end of the day, it's more than likely you'll see some of the amazing waterscapes the area has to offer.

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