The Virginian
Bristol, Virginia · Bristol / Southwest Virginia golf market
- Gated
- Yes
- Housing
- single-family homes, cottages
Considering a Home in The Virginian?
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The Virginian is a 1,500-plus-acre private, gated residential community in Bristol, Virginia, built around The Virginian Golf Club's Tom Fazio-designed course since the community's 1993 inception. Housing stock ranges from smaller, turn-key cottages to large estate-scale homes, both on and off the golf course itself. The community includes a 44,000 sq ft clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, a pool facility, a spa, and walking trails, and residents have charging privileges at the adjacent Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards.
Golf Access
Does buying a home here include club membership?
The club's own membership manual states that every membership category includes 'full gate access to The Virginian's properties.' Whether homeownership itself requires separate club membership, or whether owners have gate access independent of membership status, was not confirmed this session.
Living in The Virginian
Built concurrently with the golf course since 1993, spanning 1,500+ acres. Real estate is marketed directly through the club's own 'Real Estate' page as well as through outside portals and local specialist brokerages.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Amenities include a 44,000 sq ft clubhouse, tennis and a new indoor pickleball facility (opened fall 2025), a fitness center, a pool facility, a spa, and walking trails.
Location & Surrounding Area
Located in Bristol, Virginia, in the state's far southwestern corner near the Tennessee state line.
Interested in Homes in The Virginian?
We can connect you with a local real-estate specialist who knows The Virginian and the Bristol / Southwest Virginia market.
What Buyers Should Verify
- Confirm current home price ranges directly with the club's real estate page or a local specialist.
- Confirm HOA fee structure and amount.
- Confirm whether club membership is required for homeowners or remains formally separate.
Notable
- 1,500+ acre gated community built around a Tom Fazio golf course since 1993.
- Housing ranges from turn-key cottages to large estate homes, on and off the course.
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Considering a Move to The Virginian?
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US Golf Living provides independent real-estate research and can connect consumers with real-estate professionals. Golf membership, availability, fees and approval are determined independently by the applicable club.