Retreat at Kemps River

Retreat at Kemps River is a 55+ community in Chesapeake, Virginia. This age-restricted community consists of 80 attached homes. In addition to a low-maintenance lifestyle, residents enjoy resort-style amenities such as a clubhouse, fitness center, and an outdoor pool. The convenient location in Eastern Virginia puts residents within 20 minutes of Norfolk and 30 minutes of Virginia Beach. 

Active adults searching for attached homes for sale in Chesapeake, Virginia should explore the low-maintenance lifestyle and resort-style amenities offered in Retreat at Kemps River.

Retreat at Kemps River Amenities & Lifestyle

Residents of Retreat at Kemps River enjoy several resort-style amenities. These include a clubhouse with a fitness center, a card and billiards room, a community kitchen, and multipurpose gathering spaces where neighbors and friends can meet. Outside, residents enjoy a resort-style pool with a spacious patio. Nearby, residents can find fire pits and a community kitchen with grills.

Residents also enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle thanks to a homeowners’ association that takes care of yard maintenance and common area maintenance. With more free time, homeowners at Retreat at Kemps River can enjoy spending time with family or pursuing new hobbies.

Retreat at Kemps River Homes & Real Estate 

Built between 2017 and 2021 by builder WeldenField & Rowe, Retreat at Kemps River includes 80 attached homes total. The one- and two-story attached homes range from 1,685 to 2,700 square feet with two to four bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached two-car garages.

Features in many homes include open-concept floor plans, spacious living rooms with gas fireplaces, gourmet kitchens with central islands, owner’s suites with walk-in closets and en-suite bathrooms, and covered porches. Additional features in some homes include flex rooms, lofts, and secondary suites.

Surrounding Area 

Retreat at Kemps River is located in Chesapeake, Virginia, about 12 miles south of Norfolk, putting residents within easy reach of daily needs and fun opportunities. 

Residents of Retreat at Kemps River find themselves close to any daily conveniences they need, including grocery stores such as Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, Target, and ALDI. Pharmacy needs can be met at CVS, Rite Aid, and Walgreens.

Retreat at Kemps River is also close to multiple health care providers, including Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Pleasant Valley Medical Center, and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. 

When homeowners are looking for entertainment in the area, they can travel along Greenbrier Parkway, which is home to several restaurants, bars, and shops. There are also various attractions in the area, including Chesapeake Arboretum, Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation, Chesapeake Planetarium, the Hermitage Museum and Gardens, and Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.

Homeowners who want to get outside will find plenty of options to explore in the area. There are multiple greenspaces and parks to choose from, including Chesapeake City Park, Brigadoon Woods Park, Salem Woods Park, Bellamy Plantation Park, and Alexandria Park. Retreat at Kemps River is also 30 minutes from the Atlantic Coast, providing access to beaches such as Virginia Beach, Croatan Beach, Grommet Island Park, Buff’s Garden, and North End Beaches. 

Golfers will also find multiple courses to play nearby, including Stumpy Lake Golf Course, Greenbrier Country Club, Honey Bee Golf Club, Virginia Beach National Golf Club, and Battlefield Golf Club.

Residents who want to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck, as they can drive 20 minutes to Norfolk, providing easy access to everything the city has to offer. For longer trips, Norfolk International Airport is 30 minutes away.