Runnymeade subdivision is located 1 mile from the Capital Beltway and just off of South Van Dorn Street in Alexandria. The Runnymeade townhome community consists of 360 townhomes constructed between 1982 and 1987. Some of the townhomes have one-car garages and floor plans range from 3-4 levels with 3 bedrooms 2 full baths to 4 bedrooms 3 full baths.
Runnymeade Townhouse
All members of the community enjoy the use of tennis courts and various tot-lots scattered about the neighborhood. All residents have a chance to get involved, whether it be by serving on a committee or joining a club. Current clubs include the Lunch Bunch and the Supper Club; both groups get out and check out new restaurants. Examples of committees include Grounds, Parking and Architectural Control.
Runnymeade is very close to all major transportation routes, including the Fairfax County Parkway and Interstates 495/95/395. It is located in between 2 Metro stations-Van Dorn and Franconia-Springfield. VRE and Amtrak services are located at the Springfield and Alexandria stations. Fairfax Connector and Metro buses are readily available throughout the area. Those commuting to local military bases should have no trouble getting to work every day. Fort Belvoir, U.S. Coast Guard Stations, Fort Myer, the Pentagon, and Bolling Air Force Base are all convenient.
The Kingstowne Town Center is a great resource for area residents. There is a 16-screen movie theater, 2 grocery stores, Starbucks, World Market, Bath & Body Works and a variety of interesting restaurants. Dining choices include King Street Blues, Bonefish Grill, Panera Bread, Firehouse Subs, Macaroni Grill, Moby Dick House of Kabob and Kaleidoscoops Ice Cream Parlor. Lee District Park and RECenter offer plenty of ways for you to maintain an active lifestyle.
Runnymeade townhouses have an Alexandria address and the community is close to West End Alexandria, but Runnymeade is actually in Fairfax County. Thus, schools serving the neighborhood are Bush Hill Elementary School, Twain Middle School, and Edison High School.
Maryam N. is a Senior Writer at Nesbitt Realty. She is an expert on Fairfax County. Maryam has also worked previously as a geologist. She is a foodie and enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants.
