Florence Overlook is located in the Penn Daw area north of Mt. Comfort Cemetery and south of Telegraph Road. Homes are spacious with many luxury appointments and sit on large lots. Florence Overlook is relatively close to Franconia / Kingstowne and Alexandria VA in the Lee District of Fairfax County. Florence Overlook is in the Clermont Elementary School District and the Twain Middle School District. Florence Overlook is served by Edison High School. Despite the suburban feel of Florence Overlook, residents here have easy access to the Huntington Metro.
A special agent is a person authorized to perform a particular act or transaction. Special agency limits the broker to certain activities specified in the listing agreement. Special agents cannot legally obligate clients (cannot accept an offer on a clients behalf). Special agents are sometimes a part of brokerage transactions.
Established in 1974 with a mission to reduce homelessness, increase community support and promote self sufficiency, the Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is operated by a multi-denominational board of directors and staff managing over 70 housing units. Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is located in the Mount Zephyr Business Center at 8305 Richmond…
Petitts Landing is a community of large newer homes in Mount Vernon. These homes were built in the 1990's and generally boast more than 4000 sqft of living space plus an ample basement. Two-car garages and large lots are the norm in this community. Buyers here should expect hardwood floors, multiple fireplaces and modern amenities not found in some of Mount Vernon's older homes. Those considering a purchase at Petitts Landing may also want to take a look to see what's available near Grist Mill.
Hollin Brook Park is located in the Hollindale vicinity of Fort Hunt Road, lining Sherwood Hall Lane between Fort Hunt Road and Richmond Highway. These spacious split-foyer homes with columned porches were built in the late 50's / early '60's. These homes have large flat lots and mature hardwoods.
Will Nesbitt kayaking the Dyke Marsh
The Dyke Marsh Nature Preserve is managed by the National Park Service as a part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Dyke Marsh is located along the west bank of the Potomac River and includes approximately 485 acres of tidal marsh, floodplain, and swamp forest. Dyke Marsh is one of the largest remaining freshwater tidal wetlands in the Washington Metropolitan area. Today, the nature preserve provides a habitat or home for a diverse array of plants and animals and offers an ideal setting for a variety of recreational activities. The trail, which leads visitors into the marsh, known as the “Haul Road,” is a favorite of area birdwatchers, hikers, photographers, and nature lovers. In addition, the waters in and around the marsh are popular fishing areas. People who explore the marsh by canoe may be rewarded with up-close encounters with the resident wildlife.
Belle Haven Marina is just south of Old Town Alexandria.
There are a number of neighborhoods and condos in close proximity to the marsh, including River Towers where many residents have views to the marsh itself. Belle View is also popular for affordable convenient living near Old Town. If you're looking for a single-family home in a fine neighborhood near the Potomac, you're looking near the Dyke Marsh between Fort Hunt Road and the George Washington Parkway.
Nethergate is a subdivision of rowhouses on the North End of Old Town Alexandria VA just off Bashford Lane between Michigan Ct. and Portner Rd. Most of these townhomes were built in the early 1980's with a brick exterior construction that dovetails nicely with the colonial charm of Old Town. Many homes in Nethergate have fireplaces and 3 or 4 levels of living is most common. The homes range from around 1400 sqft to 1500 sqft. Parking is a little tight in Nethergate but not particularly more so than anywhere in Old Town. Nethergate is served by Jefferson-Houston Elementary School, George Washington Middle School and T.C. Williams High School.
A waterview is always a bonus!
Wellington is a neighborhood of homes on the Potomac River at a thin strip of land between the George Washington Parkway and the waterfront. Some of Fairfax County's finest homes are found on Southdown at Wellington, just north of Arcturus. Residents here enjoy easy access to the Mount Vernon Trail as well as the many parks along the Potomac.
Plymouth Haven is near the terminus of Fort Hunt Road at the Potomac River.
Plymouth Road starts and ends on Fort Hunt Road. This is because it cuts the corner where Fort Hunt Road turns from Vernon View toward the GW Parkway at Fort Hunt Park. Plymouth Road defines the Fairfax County neighborhood of Plymouth Haven. Although many Plymouth Haven homes sport extensive refurbishments and renovations, the original homes of Plymouth Haven are generally modest upper-middle-class homes from the middle of the last century. The desirability of the Plymouth Haven neighborhood and the large lots found there have encouraged builders to knock-down many homes and to build large luxury homes.
Clermont is a subdivision of single-family residences located between Franconia Road and the Capital Beltway. Despite being wedged between these two busy roads homes in Clermont have a wooded suburban feel. Trees here are mature hardwoods and the homes are a mix of older brick homes and newly built homes on a grander scale. The large lots at Clermont invite stately knock-down and rebuilds, but original homes have a lot of charm.
