Summer Lake is an imaginative community of the finest new homes offering residents all the exciting advantages of modern living while maintaining the warm, genteel atmosphere associated with a hometown lifestyle. The community is architecturally rich with distinctive new homes with custom standards for inspired luxury living. Summer Lake is conveniently located in Chesterfield County. In addition to the lake and an array of community amenities, nearby areas of natural beauty include Pocahontas State Park and the plantations along the James River. Our proximity to the historic state capital of Richmond, Virginia, offers our homeowners easy access to the city’s nationally recognized restaurant scene, breweries, museums, and job market. Summer Lake is within the Chesterfield County School District, whose reputation for excellence in teaching is renowned in the state. The county ranks in the top percentile within the whole United States in terms of SAT scores, pupil retention and other measures.