Styles: Mostly two stories, some tri-levels. Mostly in build dates of late 60's and early 70's.
Average sales prices: $850,000
Schools: Serviced by Henrico County Schools of Maybeury Elementary, Tuckahoe Middle, and Freeman High School, or by several exceptional Private schools St. Christopher's, St. Catherine's, Steward School and Collegiate School are within a few minutes drive.
Recreation: Country clubs near by, membership pools, or the Tuckahoe YMCA not far away, and there's also Henrico County Parks and Recreation facilities. And for those seeking "recreational guidance", many seek out the SEALS program. If you prefer water based recreation, try rowing, sailing, yachting clubs, Virginia Yacht Club, Richmond Yacht Club. Or if you prefer league sports, try volleyball, soccer, or tennis, plus there are great youth programs in Little League, Lacrosse, soccer and swimming. Don't forget equestrian interests! There's also a premier climbing gym, just across the river and a sports park for practicing your batting or golfing skills.
Transportation: to business,shopping, etc. is via River Road or Rte 6/Patterson Avenue to Gaskins Rd, for points east-west (City to Goochland County) and north (I-64/95 and Rte 288). This takes you both to all of the interstates easily, or south, across the bridges, past Stony Point Fashion Park, to Chippenham Pkwy (Hwy 150) and points further south, out Powhite Expressway (Rte 76). As far out about as you can go in Henrico County before getting to Goochland County.
Particular benefits of Dorset Woods are choice of great schools; convenient "close-in" location; wooded, mature landscapes; desirable renovation opportunities within quality-built older homes, averaging about 4,000 square feet.
