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
High-rise condominium
Ornoco is one of several parks in Old Town Alexandria
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.
One of the biggest questions every condo buyer and home buyer has to ask is, "How much work am I willing to take on?"
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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.
Entrance to 112 S. Pitt
Fireplace and wood floors
112 S. Pitt
Main level entry at 112 S. Pitt
King Street Trolley
Market Square in Old Town is the location for the Farmer’s Market
Near the waterfront in Old Town
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.
River Towers is located next door to Belle View condominiums. Belle View condos are brick garden-style condos with a great neighborhood (like River Towers). Nearby condo shoppers might want to check out Montebello, Midtowns or one of the other communities near the Huntington Metro. If you’re looking for a home or townhouse in this area Bucknell Manor is a great little neighborhood in this zip code. If you’re looking for something a little more upscale Belle Haven has many choices. If you’re looking for real estate along Fort Hunt Road and in the Fort Hunt area, Fort Hunt Info is a great place to start.
