Welcome to Louisa County!
Home of Lake Anna
Louisa County is a popular day trip destination, vacation spot, and place to call home for people living in central Virginia. Large Lake Anna, which spreads across three counties including Spotsylvania and Orange in Virginia, draws people who are looking for a place to play on the water. The active community around the Lake holds numerous events throughout the year for residents and visitors alike. Bordered by Orange and Spotsylvania counties, homes in Louisa County offer quiet country living with access to larger cities like Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, and Richmond. Come learn why many people have decided to call this place home by exploring the homes in Louisa County that are currently for sale below.
Homes in Louisa County
By water or land
There are plenty of homes in Louisa county near Lake Anna and far from it. Near Zion Crossroads, new construction homes in neighborhoods are made of single family homes in craftsman and colonial styles. With quick access to Route 15 and 64, this is an appealing spot for access to Charlottesville. Sprinkled throughout Louisa county are homes with some land in a variety of styles and age. Surrounding Lake Anna are over one hundred neighborhood communities with properties on the lake, near coves, or a short walk from the shoreline. Homes in Louisa county offer a variety of styles and range from one level living ramblers to two story colonials and large lake houses. You can find new construction properties or original homes that were built upon the lake’s completion.
Dining and Shopping in Louisa County
People who live in homes in Louisa County have numerous places to grab a quick bite to eat or to enjoy a leisurely meal at a sit down restaurant. Near Lake Anna, you can pull your boat (or car) up to Tim’s to enjoy fresh seafood, have a family meat at The Cove of Lake Anna, or head a little inland to grab a bite at Callie Opie’s Orchard Restaurant. You can head over to the town of Louisa and grab a soft serve ice cream cone from Frosties Rail Stop, have a pulled pork sandwich from Country Boys BBQ, or enjoy a filling meal at Obrigado Restaurant. Head over to Zion Crossroads to try out Tavern on the Green or grab a quick meal at one of the many fast food options. If you are interested in sampling wines, beers, and ciders produced locally, then check out the Central Virginia Fermentation Trail for a guide on all the local wineries and breweries.
A stroll through downtown Louisa will highlight small local boutiques with one of a kind items as well as antique stores. A trip to Zion Crossroads will provide you will access to everyday essentials like Walmart and Lowes. When you are ready to do a major shopping haul head over to Charlottesville or Fredericksburg.
Things to Do
The biggest attraction in Louisa County is Lake Anna. Lake Anna State Park with over fifteen miles of trails, beach, cabins, and fishing makes it easy to spend the day or weekend here. Residents living in the communities around Lake Anna get to enjoy access to the lake as well. Many communities have boat slips that can be rented or belong to the homeowners. In addition to swimming, people enjoy paddleboarding, kayaking, jet skis, tubing and wake boarding in the water. The Boardwalk on Lake Anna has miniature golf and an arcade to entertain the young and the young at heart. A quick check of the event calendar shows numerous live music concerts happening at locations around Lake Anna.