227 Beeston Field, Williamsburg, VA 23187

Songbirds, surround sound, and someone else mows the lawn Some houses ask a lot of you. This one doesn't. Built in 2005 as a Parade of Homes showcase in the Nottingham Place section of Ford's Colony, this welcoming 2,796 sq. ft. home is designed for one-floor easy living, with all four bedrooms on the main level.

A front porch leads to high ceilings, wood floors and an open great room with a remote-controlled gas fireplace, alongside a classic window-lined dining room. A Sonos system plays music inside and out. The primary suite has double vanities, a soaking tub, a separate shower and an oversized walk-in closet.

Three additional bedrooms are used for a home office, guests, and/or hobbies. Upstairs, the large bonus room has its own audio system and is made for movie nights, an art studio, or extra guests. Out back, a screened porch opens onto a private fenced yard full of songbirds.

The HOA handles mowing, trimming, leaf removal, irrigation maintenance, snow and trash removal, so it works as well as a weekend getaway or a full-time residence. Beautiful walking trails nearby lead to a recreation area with an Olympic-size pool. A walk-in attic and two-car garage complete the home.