Whether it's shopping at established national chains or perusing the local merchants, residents of the Duke are never more than a few blocks from their destination. Unique shops offer up an eclectic combination of necessities and niceties sure to satisfy residents on quick trips as well as those on leisurely strolls.
The endless variety and selection of parks, theaters and civic organizations truly offer something for every family makeup. With excellent public and private educational opportunities, children benefit from a unique close-knit community while part of a wider metropolitan system.
Whether it’s shopping at established national chains or perusing the local merchants, residents of the Duke are never more than a few blocks from their destination. Unique shops offer up an eclectic combination of necessities and niceties sure to satisfy residents on quick trips as well as those on leisurely strolls.
Entertainment
With a full compliment of restaurants and entertainment venues just around the corner, living in the Duke at Old Town means a night on the town is never far from home. Well-known by both locals and tourists as a hot spot for nightlife, Old Town at Alexandria provides a safe and accessible release from the high pressures of Capitol living.
The endless variety and selection of parks, theaters and civic organizations truly offer something for every family makeup. With excellent public and private educational opportunities, children benefit from a unique close-knit community while part of a wider metropolitan system.
With floor-to-ceiling windows and wrap-around balconies, the 23-story Alexandria House invites sunlight and star-gazing. Constructed of concrete and stucco in 1975, the building affords spectacular views of National Harbor, the Maryland shore, the Capitol and the landmark Masonic Memorial looming above Old Town.
Alexandria House is located at the corner of Madison Street and North Pitt Street, Alexandria House overlooks Oronoco Park just four blocks from the Potomac River. Alexandria House condos are at 400 Madison St. Alexandria VA.
inside a condo at Alexandria House
Ornoco is one of several parks in Old Town Alexandria
High-rise condominium
Alexandria House is located next door to Port Royal. Port Royal condominiums cater to a smaller budget than the condos found at Alexandria House. Alexandria House also towers over several nearby condo communities that are similarly priced, such as Abingdon Row and Watergate of Alexandria.
Hollowell's Esso Station was a Bailey's Crossroad landmark on Leesburg Pike in the 1950's. Compare how it looked then to a street view of the station as it appears today.
Hollowell Esso as it looks today (2013)Hollowell's Esso Station. Leesburg Pike at Bailey's Crossroads 1950's
Queen-Anne and colonial-style brick condos
With Queen Anne style architecture, Prescott condominiums provides exteriors that existed for more than a century ago and modernized interiors for comfortable residence. Prescott can be found in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, just a walk away from the crossings of Cameron, Henry and North Fayette streets.
Designer kitchens at Prescott have stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and 42 inch Maple cabinets. All units have 9 foot ceilings and thick hardwood flooring for the kitchen, foyer, living and dining rooms along with 2 piece crown molding. Designer blinds have been placed on all windows, wood shelving for spacious walk in closets, brushed chrome hardware for all doors and carpeting for all bedrooms. The units have aluminum clad, double hung, tilt in, insulated windows and simulated true divided lights.
The bathrooms itself are elegant with ceramic tiles and Corian vanity countertops, integral Corian sinks and Kohler plumbing fixtures. Washer and Dryer are available in all units. Underground parking is allotted with controlled access to garage, elevators and lobby.
The perfect getaway at the Prescott would be the rooftop terrace that are furnished with patio furniture and gas grill, where residents can enjoy with family or friends while enjoying the view of Old Town.
112 S. Pitt St. is located a block off King Street in Old Town Alexandria. We'll have this beauty in the market very soon an in preparation we took a few pictures on a stroll through the nearby neighborhood.
Main level entry at 112 S. Pitt
Entrance to 112 S. Pitt
112 S. Pitt
Near the waterfront in Old Town
Fireplace and wood floors
Market Square in Old Town is the location for the Farmer’s Market
Jackson 20 is fine dining Southern-style in Old Town
If you love history, you'll love living in Northern Virginia. Around every corner you'll find American History from the colonial era in Old Town Alexandria to the Revolutionary War to the Civil War. Perhaps the most famous battles in the Civil War were fought in Manassas near the creek called Bull Run. This picture shows Centreville in 1862.
Centreville 1862 just prior to the battle of BULL run.
