1998 to 2006. Lennar/US Homes. 1,863 homes. Arthur Hills golf. How Heritage Hunt went from a greenfield Gainesville site to the largest 55+ community in Prince William County.
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Talk to a Specialist →Heritage Hunt was developed by Lennar/US Homes in multiple phases from 1998 through 2006. The 1,863-home build-out took approximately eight years — which means homes within the community were built in different periods and reflect the construction standards and design aesthetics of different years within that span. A Heritage Hunt home built in 1999 and one built in 2005 are both Heritage Hunt homes — but their construction details, kitchen and bathroom standards, and energy efficiency differ.
This phased development history is relevant to buyers for several reasons: homes in earlier phases tend to have more dated finishes and mechanical systems in their original condition. Homes in later phases may have more contemporary original designs. And homes in any phase that have been renovated since construction may show as much variation from their original condition as from each other.
The Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course was central to Heritage Hunt's development identity from the beginning. Arthur Hills and Associates is a well-regarded golf course design firm with over 200 courses to their credit. The Heritage Hunt course was designed as a signature amenity that would differentiate the community from non-golf 55+ developments and attract buyers who prioritized on-site golf.
The course design integrates with the residential layout — many Heritage Hunt homes back directly to the fairways, which created the golf course lot premium that persists in the resale market today.
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Virginia Gateway — the large mixed-use retail development adjacent to Heritage Hunt — was developed after Heritage Hunt was substantially built out. The addition of Harris Teeter, Alamo Drafthouse, restaurants, and major retailers walking distance from Heritage Hunt's main entrance significantly increased the community's appeal and resale value relative to what buyers originally purchased.
For buyers evaluating Heritage Hunt today, Virginia Gateway is a core part of the community's value proposition. But it was not there when the first homes were sold in 1998 — it reflects a significant improvement in the community's surrounding environment over its 25+ year history.
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