MERRY POINT DEVELOPMENT
Community creation and land stewardship are intimately linked. Without preserving important natural lands, growth can sprawl unchecked—without a clear edge or sense of place. Merry Point Development’s approach to building communities has been shaped by a commitment to protecting open space. We’re dedicated to creating better neighborhoods while conserving natural lands—not only as an environmental imperative, but as a human one. We are social creatures, and we thrive when we know our neighbors and share welcoming places for gathering, recreation, and learning.
KING’S GRANT
Destined to become a leading 21st-century community, King’s Grant will be developed with an environmentally responsible focus. The 740±-acre master-planned neighborhood lets residents live amid seasonal natural beauty through a botanical and arboretum experience, a connected trail system, and homes designed for energy efficiency and sustainability. The plan highlights its ecological spirit with education centers, generous open space, and protected wetlands. This innovative approach positions King’s Grant for modern living, attracting people who are committed to preserving regional resources, fostering learning, and prioritizing sustainable design and construction. Land stewardship, walkable connections, and places to gather will support wellness, curiosity, and a sense of belonging in the future. Photo Gallery
HILLS QUARTER
Located in the heart of Virginia’s tranquil Northern Neck between Irvington and Kilmarnock near the Chesapeake Bay, Hills Quarter is the area’s premier resort-style community. Rooted in the charm of a traditional small-town neighborhood, it encompasses hundreds of acres of open green space, mature hardwoods, and four scenic lakes. Designed for low-maintenance living, the community encourages a relaxed, lock-and-leave lifestyle. Residents enjoy an inviting amenity set including tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a clubhouse for gatherings, recreation, and year-round connection. Stroll quiet lanes, paddle or fish the lakes, and meet neighbors on the greens; just minutes to boutiques, marinas, golf, and waterfront dining, it offers the ease of a vacation home with the warmth of a close-knit community. each day. Photo Gallery
KING CARTER GOLF COURSE
The King Carter Golf Course made a notable splash on the Mid-Atlantic golf scene, earning Golf Digest’s “Best New Affordable Public Course” honors in 2006. Its creator, David Donofrio, discovered the game as a boy in Delaware, caddying at Wilmington Country Club, then sharpened his eye for landscapes while studying horticulture and design in college. Guided by a lifelong ambition to build a standout public course, he patiently assembled 19 parcels of land on Virginia’s Northern Neck and shaped them into a playable, scenic layout that balances strategy, walkability, and natural beauty. Photo Gallery
EAGLE LANDING
Located on 435 acres of pristine waterfront on the eastern branch of the Corrotoman River in Lancaster County Virginia, Eagle Landing is a unique community of 81 home sites surrounding an established American Bald Eagle habitat. The private, water oriented community center provides exceptional amenities including: clubhouse, swimming pool, boat ramp with dock, tennis courts and playground. Donofrio managed the development of this environmentally sensitive community for Delmarva Properties, Inc. from its inception through site preparation and construction of new homes.
HARBOUR POINTE
With a focus on preserving the existing sanctuary for wildlife, migratory & native birds, and towering hardwoods, Harbour Pointe was established at the mouth of the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay in Northumberland County of Virginia’s Northern Neck. In addition to the serenity of the unparalleled natural beauty, all sites have access to the Bay, a sandy private beach, a boat ramp & dock, and tennis courts. e, swimming pool, boat ramp with dock, tennis courts, and playground. Donofrio managed the development of this environmentally sensitive community for Delmarva Properties, Inc., from its inception through site preparation and construction of new homes.
RIVER POINTE
River Pointe is an intimate enclave of just 12 spacious homesites set in a serene, pastoral landscape on the Western Branch of the Corrotoman River in Lancaster County, Virginia. Created for those who value privacy and a true sense of retreat, the community pairs generous home sites with a quiet rural backdrop where mature trees, open skies, and river breezes frame everyday life. Donofrio oversaw the careful development of River Pointe for Delmarva Properties, Inc., shaping a small neighborhood that respects the land’s natural character while offering a refined setting for custom homes, outdoor living, and time on the water in every season. With only a handful of neighbors, owners enjoy a rare balance of seclusion and community, with easy access to the river’s calm reaches for boating, paddling, and sunsets.