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Porto Vecchio Condominiums are located on the Southern tip of Old Town at the edge of the George Washington Parkway. The balconies at these units offer views of the water. Outside the building there are paved roads sitting right next to the Potomac River. Also there are wooden docks situated on the water. Amenities at Porto Vecchio include: a swimming pool overlooking the Potomac, a gorgeous veranda, a dock, tennis courts, an exercise room, sauna, bright and open party rooms, easy access to the Mount Vernon trail, 24-hour desk, security, limousine service, and extra storage rooms.
A tree rests in front of the Porto Vecchio building
The Porto Vecchio common areas are richly appointed
The parking lot at Porto Vecchio is full with residents and guests
Porto Vecchio is a mid-rise condo with 2 towers.
Outside of Porto Vecchio shows the lower level balconies
Porto Vecchio has multiple levels
A gentleman converses with the receptionist
Around the bend and towards the Potomac River
These balconies offer good views of the surrounding area
Porto Vecchio has brick exterior
The lobby is elegantly furnished
A limousine is parked outside of the entrance
Welcome to Porto Vecchio
The Potomac River and National Harbor as seen from Porto Vecchio
Looking for a peaceful place to travel to get out of the house? All along the George Washington Parkway stretches a path that goes all the way to Washington DC. This distance is frequented by people going at their own pace - from the high speed bicyclist commuter to the power walking local. On the way there are places to picnic / barbeque, waters to fish, and open fields for recreation.
An often overlooked detour is available just before Old Town Alexandria. By taking a pedestrian path onto the Woodrow Wilson Bridge there is a path that hugs the road until arriving at the National Harbor. It starts with a view of a graveyard. Then the panorama delivers a waterfront city skyline juxtapositioned with vehicles driving across the bridge.
Finally after passing the bridge there is a place to sit and enjoy the view, or continue to the National Harbor. Round trip its worth the effort.
Homes at Arcturus are located right on the Potomac River in Northern Virginia. The fish in the Potomac include large-mouth bass, catfish, carp, bluegill, and pickerel just to name a few. Many of the homes here include piers and docks. This area offers grand views of the nearby water. Most of the homes here were built in the 1950's and 1960's.
Fishing the Potomac River near Little Hunting Creek
Floor plans of tower suite
The tower suite unit has three bedrooms, one den, one family room, one dinning room, one staff room, and five and a half bathrooms. After Entering the master bedroom from the balcony there are two wardrobes, his bath and her bath and a dressing room. Just before the gallery is the emergency exit. Along the way to the kitchen there is a staff room with a walk in closet, and a bathroom. Inside the kitchen there is an entrance to the formal dining room and a passage to the grand salon and bar. At the grand foyer there is a library / media room. Next there are several closets, three bathrooms, and two parallel bedrooms. On the outskirts of the unit there is a balcony. Before exiting the unit there is a laundry room.
