Willow Run

Willow Run is D.R. Horton's new gated 55+ active adult community located on the south side of Winchester, Virginia, less than five miles from historic Old Town Winchester. Construction broke ground in 2025, with 300 homes planned at build-out, making this one of the Shenandoah Valley's newest dedicated active adult communities and one of the few gated 55+ neighborhoods in the region offering new construction homes backed by builder warranty. The community offers a mix of single-family homes and attached villas (duplexes) across five floor plans. Single-family homes range from 2,712 to 3,031 square feet with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and attached two-car garages — featuring open-concept layouts, living rooms with fireplaces, kitchens with central islands, primary suites with walk-in closets and en-suite baths, covered porches, and optional finished basements. The one- and two-story attached villas are 2,168 square feet with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two-car garages, and optional upstairs lofts. Main-level living is a priority across all plans, with chef's kitchens featuring stainless steel appliances and farmhouse-style sinks on many models. Amenities are resort-style and designed for year-round use. A central clubhouse anchors the social life of the community with a fitness center, card room, and multipurpose gathering spaces. Outside, residents have access to a resort-style swimming pool, pickleball courts, tennis courts, bocce ball courts, an outdoor pavilion with picnic tables, and walking and biking trails looping through the community. Lawn maintenance, common area maintenance, and snow removal are handled by the homeowners association, delivering the low-maintenance lifestyle most active adult buyers are looking for. The location is a major draw. Willow Run sits just off South Pleasant Valley Road corridor with quick access to Walmart, Target, ALDI, Walgreens, CVS, and a range of restaurants and shops. Valley Health Winchester Medical Center, the region's largest hospital, is just minutes away, with Warren Memorial and Shenandoah Memorial hospitals also within reach. Old Town Winchester, the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, and the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre offer cultural and entertainment options, while Winchester Country Club, Rock Harbor Golf Course, and Shenandoah Valley Golf Club give golfers multiple nearby options. Shenandoah National Park is within easy driving distance for hiking and mountain scenery. Washington, D.C. is approximately 90 miles east via I-66, and Dulles International Airport is around 55 miles away — close enough for occasional trips but far enough to enjoy the slower, small-town pace of the Shenandoah Valley. Winchester itself, known as the 'Apple Capital' of Virginia, is famous for its Apple Blossom Festival, walkable historic downtown, and colonial-era heritage.