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Kings Charter is a planned unit development that straddles the boundaries of Ashland, Virginia and Mechanicsville, Virginia both within the boundaries of Hanover County, Virginia and a suburb of Richmond, Virginia. Accessed primarily by way of exit 86 A Interstate 95 in Virginia, the community contains retail, residential, and light commercial properties.

Planned Unit Development
Some of the retail and commercial properties lie within zip code for Ashland, Virginia (23005) while all the residential property lies within the zip code for Mechanicsville (23116). There is a variety of shopping and retail establishments including a Food Lion grocery, numerous restaurants from fast food to ethnic dining, banks, and independent retail stores. All residential property consists of single family homes.

Residential Real Estate
Consisting of nearly 400 residential single family homes Kings Charter has a variety of price ranges which makes this community attractive for people looking for starter homes up to more luxury properties, some with waterfront access to community ponds.

Amenities
The community has a several amenities that residents enjoy including:
 * club house with a full kitchen
 * weight room
 * two swimming pools in two different locations
 * kiddie pools at each larger pool
 * six lighted tennis courts
 * one basketball court
 * one sand volleyball court
 * one multipurpose recreational field
 * decorative gas street lighting
 * beautifully landscaped common areas
 * a scenic lake
 * various playgrounds throughout the community
 * bike paths

In addition to the physical amenities mentioned above the community also hosts several social events throughout the year including: - St. Patricks's Day Party - Easter Egg hunt with a visit from the Easter Bunny - July 4th Bash - Oktoberfest - Year-end Holiday Celebration
 * Clubhouse Social Events
 * Tennis Teams for all ages and skill levels
 * Neighborhood Watch's National Night Out
 * Youth Swim Team
 * Play Groups
 * Annual Community Wide Yard Sale
 * various events around holidays or special days such as: