When you are looking to buy a home, it is so important to explore the potential neighborhoods and areas you are considering to determine which one feels like home. Every area has pros and cons because the needs of every buyer are different. Locust Grove is a collection of neighborhoods and homes on acreage in northern Orange County Virginia.

Here are a few reasons why many people have chosen to call Locust Grove home.

1.  You can pick- neighborhood or rural.  Locust Grove has communities like Lake of the Woods, Somerset, and Wilderness Shores, but it also has single family homes on acreage. Homes range in style with colonial and ranch being the the most popular types. If you are looking for land in Locust Grove, there are lots available to build your home or homes on acreage.

2.  Convenient nearby shopping.  A grocery store, auto repair places, coffee shop, and restaurants make picking up necessities in Locust Grove simple without having to drive far. Within Locust Grove, there is a Walmart, Food Lion, CVS, Ace Hardware, Dollar General, dental, doctor, and urgent care offices, dance studios, and lots of small businesses such as Witch’s Brew.

3.  Nature all around.  Local trails and battlefields make getting into nature easy in Locust Grove. Whether it’s a walk around the Rapian River, exploring a battlefield, or hiking in the mountains, there are lots of nearby parks and trails to visit.

4.  Quick access to other towns.  When you have the itch to explore a bigger town, Culpeper and Fredericksburg are a short drive away on Rt. 3. You can enjoy the convenience of larger towns but still be able to drive home to Locust Grove when you are done shopping.