The notable features of Southampton are its rolling hills, creeks and trees. To get closer to nature one only has to go to the Huguenot Flat Water and Pony Pasture along the James River or head to Laurus Park on the corner of Huguenot and Stony Point Parkway for a walk in the woods.  To get the north side of the river, you just have to jump on the Wiley bridge to head to the far west end or the Huguenot Bridge. The Powhite Parkway will take you in to town or put you on 64.

The area features many houses near the river that date from the 1930s. Much of the area was originally woodlands and pastures. The original developer lived on a farm where residents once were able to board their horses. A 9 hole golf course, located between Cherokee and the river, was a feature of the community in its early days .

The neighborhood now includes houses built in many different styles, including Cape Cod, 50's Modern, Dutch Colonial, Ranchers, Contemporary, Bungalows, and Tri-level styles. Many of these were built in the 1950s and 60s and feature shady wooded lots.

Southampton is surrounded by four major shopping centers.  And residents can find almost everything they need a minute away. To the north/west, dine and shop at Stony Point Fashion Park where man’s best friend is welcome. Here you’ll find big stores like Dick’s Sporting goods, Saks, and Dillards as well as smaller shops like Sur La Table, The Gap, Hollister Co., Anthropology and more.  Food establishments ranges from Panera to PF Changs. New to the area, CinéBistro is an upscale and stylish establishment where moviegoers can dine while enjoying a major motion picture or the best in art and independent films. This restaurant/movie theater is for 21 and up. 

Along Forest Hill you will find Chippenham Square where you can get pizza at The Brick Oven or a quick burger at Burger King.  Go across the street for a treat at Tropical Smoothie. Lowes and Walmart provide a low cost choice.

Further east, The Shops at Stratford Hills offer a little of everything. In the food category there is Liberty Valance, Subway, Starbucks, Papa John's, and Chik-fil-A . Martins provides groceries, Office Depot – office supplies and a little of everything can be found at Target.

At the east end of Southampton in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center there's Tuesday Morning, Flowerama, the Clothes Rack, Once Upon a Vine- for those special wines or import beers, and CritterTown, where you can wash and groom your pet as well as pick up other pet care needs.  Or grab a bite to eat at locally run eateries like the Paradise Diner, RuangTong, Positive Vibe, Mandarin Palace, Stratford Grill and Rockfalls Tavern.

Across Forest Hill is another grocery store option, Food Lion. Have a car problem Dance's is on the corner of Old Westham and Hathaway, Allen Tires and Advanced Auto are along Forest Hill.  Stratford Hill vets and Dilligafs Tattoo Parlor round out the neighborhood’s offerings.