The tourism board of the Commonwealth of Virginia is fond of reminding us that, "Virginia is for lovers." One doubts that famed Confederate General Stonewall Jackson felt that way when his own troops accidentally shot and mortally wounded him in Spotsylvania County during the Civil War.

Jackson would be one of the few people with anything bad to say about Spotsylvania, though. 55 and Over Homes for Sale in Plantation  Today, anyone looking for a great living in option in northern Virginia would be foolish not to consider some of the great Spotsylvania homes for sale. It's a fantastic location with some equally impressive real estate bargains.

Spotsylvania County is part of the Washington Metropolitan area. It rests just south of the city of Fredericksburg and has become an extremely popular location for those who work in DC. In fact, it is one of the 100 fastest growing counties in the nation.

That's because residents of Spotsylvania can manage fast and easy access to urban centers of employment via the use of the Virginia Railway Express or Interstate 95 in the morning and can then come home to a quiet, beautiful area in the evening.

Spotsylvania wasn't always quiet and peaceful. During the Civil War, it was the site of several battles including the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. Today, those historic events imbue the area with special significance and make it extremely attractive to those with an interest in our nation's past.

As a part of Northern Virginia, those who call Spotsylvania home have easy access to a variety of historical landmarks and museums. Anyone with an interest in the fascinating history of the area and the United States will enjoy visiting the National Museum of the Marine Corps, the Soldier's Museum or Manassas National Battlefield Park.

Claude Moore Colonial farms in nearby McLean allows one to immerse himself or herself in the past and attractions like George Mason's Gunston Hall Plantation can serve as the centerpiece of fantastic day trips for those who live in the Spotsylvania area.

With a great location and a wonderful atmosphere, one might expect Spotsylvania homes for sale to fetch a small fortune. Surprisingly, that's not the case. The rush toward Spotsylvania is definitely underway, but there are still bargain-priced properties available for smart homebuyers.

Sure, one could opt to purchase a massive 11,000 square foot waterfront estate for well over a million dollars, but there's room for those of us who aren't quite ready to make a seven-figure investment, as well. A recent check of Spotsylvania homes for sale turned up a variety of other options including many quality starter homes in the $150,000 range. There were even some bank buys available at even lower prices.