Rice, VA Home for Rent

Rice, VA, a quiet rural community originally known as Rice’s Depot, is centered around the popular High Bridge Trail State Park. This 32-mile pedestrian and bike trail, which attracts over 250,000 visitors annually, is a significant draw for potential homebuyers. The trail features the historic High Bridge over the Appomattox River, renovated in 2012. Rice also includes part of the Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historic State Park, a notable Civil War site, and the Sandy River Reservoir, which offers boating and fishing opportunities. Housing in Rice primarily consists of ranch-style homes on large plots, with some newer builds and larger Colonial-style houses available. Local businesses include Dollar General, The Farmer’s Daughters garden supply store, Lib’s Place for arts and crafts, and Sandy River Distillery, known for its house-made spirits and pizzas. For more extensive shopping and dining options, residents travel 6 miles to Farmville, which also hosts Longwood University. U.S. Highway 460 runs through Rice, providing access to Farmville and Richmond, located 60 miles northeast. The nearest hospital, Centra Southside Medical Center, is in Farmville, and Richmond International Airport serves as the closest air travel hub.