Washington Golf Monthly....

THE GOVERNOR'S LAND AT TWO RIVERS:

LIVING IN LINKS HEAVEN

Life at Governor's Land is like living in golf heaven, right here on earth in Williamsburg, Virginia. Almost four hundred years ago, English explorer John Smith stood at the confluence of the James and Chickahominy Rivers and said, "Heaven and earth never agreed better to frame a place for man's habitation." Heaven and earth have also agreed to frame a great place for great golf, along with hospitable habitation.

For golfers, Governor's Land provides the perfect life on the links. Set amidst 1,444 heavily wooded acres just seven miles from Colonial Williamsburg, you'll find truly historic golf course living. The golf will get you to Governor's Land, but the entire lifestyle will keep you there.

Golf at Governor's Land is a big part of the good life of living on the links. Legendary golf course architect Tom Fazio framed a masterpiece around nature's bounty, moulding the rivers, tidal marshlands, ravines, mature hardwood forests, and open expanses into a work of art. Though every hole exposes the beauty of this land and the game of golf, the 16th, 17th, and 18th holes are among the finest finishing holes in the region. Residents and guests finish their round along 1,000 yards of dramatic river frontage, before heading into the stately Two Rivers Country Club.

This classic golf club overlooks the 18th hole and a dramatic four-mile expanse of the James and Chickahominy Rivers to the west. Inside, the clubhouse features a well-stocked pro shop, a meeting room, men's and women's lockers, and Two River's Club Grill. Other clubhouse amenities include swimming and wading pools, tennis courts, a Sports and Fitness Center, and space for frequent social and community events. Residents are equity members of this spectacular golf club.

But the good life continues long after you've left the course and clubhouse. Living at Governor's Land means a custom-built home in golf heaven. Governor's Land is offering a little more than 700 single-family homes, all bordering water, tidal marshlands, golf fairways, meadowland, or mature forests. This provides a population density that is less than half of any other residential community in the region.

The spacious homesites have been chosen to take advantage of the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding landscape, as well as Fazio's creative course. Wooded tracts, tree-lined streets and pathways, and all the community areas have been carefully planned to maintain the feel of park-like living. Landscape preservation areas, as well as guidelines set by the Architectural Covenants Committee keep construction standards high and uphold the quality of Governor's Land life.

Builders participating in the Select Builders Program have been screened to ensure that high standards of craftmanship and construction quality are maintained. The can help create a perfect life on the links. A joint venture between Governor's Land, Inc. and Dominion Lands-Williamsburg, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dominion Resources, a Fortune 200 company, also ensures the viability of the community for the long-term.

While the location, planning, and stability of the development assures your privacy, a manned gatehouse and watchful patrols add to the security. With complete peace of mind you can stroll, jog, or bike along the ten-mile network of paths, lined with old-style lighting for evening outings.

When residents do leave Governor's Land, the charms of Colonial Williamsburg and the rest of this historic region of the Old Dominion are nearby. The convenience and class of Governor's Land and the Williamsburg area make them a perfect combination for the good life.

When residents aren't at home, on the links, or enjoying the area's historic charm, the rest of Governor's Land is an outdoor haven. The rivers form the backdrop for this natural haven. Along the shore of the James River, 200 acres of protected tidal marshlands and wildlife habitats have been preserved as the Whitaker Island and Beach Sanctuary. Accessible only by footbridges, residents and guests enjoy hours of exploring the preserve.

On the western edge of Governor's Land, at Mattapamant Bay, the property's shore and marina feature the perfect place to dock the private vessels of residents. The clubhouse features stunning views of the marina and the College Boathhouse, home to the crew team of The College of William & Mary (you'll often see them practicing as the early-morning mist lifts). It's a magnificent riverfront setting just for lucky Governor's Land residents.

As if the rivers weren't enough water, seven lakes and ponds, along with two Olympic-size swimming pools and two wading pools, accent the rolling greens and fairways with soothing patches of blue. It's all part of the colorful life at Governor's Land at Two Rivers. John Smith would have loved living (and playing) here.

Homesites at Governor's Land start at just $89,900. Contact Governor's Land at Two Rivers at 2700 Two Rivers Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185, (800) 633-5965.