Initiated by European architects--such as Mies van der Rohe--in the early 20th century, this is the style that introduced the idea of exposed functional building elements, such as elevator shafts, ground-to-ceiling plate glass windows, and smooth facades.
The style was molded from modern materials--concrete, glass, and steel--and is characterized by an absence of decoration. A steel skeleton typically supports these homes. Meanwhile, interior and exterior walls merely act as design and layout elements, and often feature dramatic, but nonsupporting
typical International
projecting beams and columns. With its avant-garde elements, naturally the style appeared primarily in the East and in California.
Northern Virginia doesn't have many examples of International architecture, but in Rosslyn the Waterview echoes many of the tenets of this style. Some might call the Atrium an "International".
Turnberry Tower is a high-rise condominium in Rosslyn
Waterford House is in Arlington 22202
Condo in Arlington
Walk to Metro from Huntington Club
High-rise condominium
Hollin Hills is in Alexandria 22307
Mid 20th-Century Choices For Home Buyer Looking For A 1-BR Home Less Than $488,000 Beside Rosslyn Metro Station In 22209?
There are few people that know more than I about Special condos listed in places near Rosslyn Metro in 22209 in Arlington . The first on the line-up is a 1-bedroom 1-baths dwelling at Atrium in 22209.
Nuggets Of Wisdom For Purchasers Considering A Striking 3 BR Home Like 1530 Key Blvd #304
I specialize in helping buyer clients spot 3-bedroom 3-baths homes around Rosslyn Metro Station. The subject condo is a 3 bedroom contemporary, loft at The Atrium in 22209 in Arlington.
Budget Less Than $799,000? Small Condos Not Far From Rosslyn Metro In 22209 At The Waterview.
Are you looking for a 2 bedroom condo for approximately $749,000? I've put together a selection of condos available today. 1111 19th St N #1403 has a lot to offer a shopper in 22209.
Besides total cost of the property, you should also inquire as to the annual homeowners association costs. These fees are usually charged
in order to pay for the upkeep and maintenance of the common areas. Owning a condominium can be one of the largest investments you make, so
make sure that the one you choose can accommodate your specific needs. Purchasing a condominium can be a great way to buy a property in the
location you really want with all the amenities you seek.
Condominiums are found in all shapes, sizes, prices and types. Are you looking for a high-rise condo, a mid-rise or a garden-style condo? Maybe you'd prefer a townhouse?
The term "garden-style" condo usually refers to a condominium residence in a building that has less than three stories. Most garden-style condos have balconies or patios for each residence. Many garden-style condos have a main entrance that opens to a common-area hallway. Additional common areas include the green space and "gardens" surrounding the structures. If you're interested in garden-style condos you'll have a lot of options in Northern Virginia.
From the suburban feel of Kingstowne to the central location of Bolling Brook from the vintage charm of Belle View to the chic feel of Carlyle Square, are just some of the many Northern Virginia condominium communities we feature.
Mid-rise condos are taller than garden-style condos, but smaller than high-rise condos. Mid-rise condos in Northern Virginia are 5 to 8 stories tall and are generally found close to or inside the Beltway.
High-rise condos have more than 9 floors. They are generally found inside the Beltway and are often located near Metro stations, public transportation, or major commuter traffic arteries like I-395.
Life at the Torpedo Factory does not center around a swimming pool. The Torpedo Factory is about life in one of Northern Virginia's most exclusive neighborhoods.
Most units at the Torpedo Factory are situated around a private formal and well-tended courtyard.
crepe myrtles at the Torpedo Factory
Units come with garage parking in Old Town. If you know the colonial streets of Old Town, you know what a luxury this is.
Union and King in Old Town
The single biggest amenity at the Torpedo Factory is the neighborhood.
Art Center
Torpedo Factory condos
Snow at the Torpedo Factory Entrance on Union Street
African Americans have been an important part of the Alexandria's history and vibrant community back to the city's founding in 1749. Both as enslaved people and as free men and women, African-Americans have contributed to the city's tapestry of life benefiting the community of Alexandria with rich economic and cultural contributions. Alexandria was a key city during the US Civil War and though Robert E. Lee is one of the city's sons, the city was quickly occupied by the Union and remained in Federal hands through-out the war.
After the war the city was segregated but a defining moment in the history of segregation in Alexandria occurred in 1939 when five young African-American men staged a "sit-in" at the city's segregated Queen Street Library. The young men brought focus to the issue of the inequality of educational opportunities and as a result Alexandria built the Robert Robinson Library in 1940. This library was used by African-Americans until desegregation in the early 1960's. Today, that structure is a foundational element of the Alexandria Black History Museum.
Alexandria Black History Museum
902 Wythe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 838-4356
Fax: (703) 706-3999
In time, additional sites were added to the museum. At the eastern bound of the Carlyle District one will find the Alexandria African American Heritage Park. Next door to the Museum, the Watson Reading Room houses a non-circulating collection of books, videos, documents, and periodicals on African-American life and culture.
The African American Museum is a source of pride for all Alexandrians. The museum has a calendar of events and rotating exhibits, so check back even if you have already been to the museum. From Benjamin Banneker in Alexandria's earliest days, to Dr. Albert Johnson to Samuel Wilbert Tucker during the Civil Rights Movement, Alexandria is a focal point in that courageous and audacious journey that led to the diverse, vibrant and prosperous Alexandria of today.
Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in 22206.The Grove at Arlington Ridge is a condo community located just of I-395 well inside the Capital Beltway. The location provides residents easy access to Pentagon City, Shirlington Village and downtown DC. This community has 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom and 3 Bedroom condos that feature:
Hardwood floors in living and dining rooms
Deluxe kitchens with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, maple cabinetry and stainless steel undermount sinks with designer faucets
Ceramic tile in kitchens and baths
Maple vanities
In-unit washers/dryers
Designer lighting
Private balconies
Nine-foot ceilings
Plush carpeting in bedrooms
Crown molding in living rooms
Many condominums at the Grove have fireplaces. The Grove offers a full bank of amenities:
Internet café
Resort-style swimming pool
Expansive sundeck
Fully-equipped business center
State-of-the-art fitness center
Giant screen media room with surround sound
Direct access garage and controlled access entries
Clubhouse with billiards room
Storage available
Courtyard patio garden area with barbeque grills
Wellness Center with personal training, yoga, Pilates, massage therapy, Swedish massage and Thai massage
For some people one of the benefits of condo living is that everything is on one level. There are no stairs inside the unit of some condominiums. For those in wheelchairs, for the elderly or for those who just like life without stairs, this is a big advantage. But for some people, life on one level is just not enough.
Lofts and bilevel condominiums offer condo-style living, but don't limit life to just one level. One of my favorite examples of this is found in the top floor units at the Tiers of Manchester.
Chalet style condos at Manchester Lakes
The Tiers are "swiss-style" condominiums. Their roof lines echo the high-pitched roofs favored in Alpine cottages. In Switzerland these roof provide the pitch needed to get excess snow off the roof. But in Manchester Lakes, these roofs provide opportunities for dramatic overlooks in the condo itself.
Loft at the Tiers of Manchester Lakes
The pitch of the roof allows for high angled ceilings and the placement of a loft over-looking the living area.
Looking down from loft at Founder's Walk
It's difficult in a photograph to show how this brings a real feeling of spaciousness to the condo. The lofts here also provide bonus space for storage and closets under the eaves of the roof. The loft is easily accessed by way of a spiral staircase that only adds to the dramatic feel of these condos.
Spiral stairs to the loft at the TiersKingstowne has a good many condominiums with lofts, and the Tiers of Manchester and Eton Square are just two of my favorites. To check pricing and availability on these go to Tiers or Eton Square.
fireplace at the Sycamores
Lofts are dramatic and very appealing, but they aren't for everyone. Another alternative in you're looking for a multi-level condo is the townhouse style layout found at the Sycamores at Van Dorn.
The Sycamores is one of many garden-style condos in this area that offer townhouse-style floorplans in a garden-style condo. This gives you all the benefits of condo life (low maintenance, amenities) with the homey feel of a townhouse. In condos such as these, the bedrooms are upstairs, but the kitchen and living room are downstairs. In some condos like the Sycamores and Old Town Village, most or all units have a townhouse style unit. In other condos, such as Eton Square in Kingstowne or Worldgate near Reston, on the the top floor units have the townhouse-style unit.
Sycamore at Van Dorn
But there is yet one more way to get a multi-floor condo.
Rear of the Fountains condominiums at 301 N. Beauregard
Some high-rises offer units with multiple floors. For example the Fountains in the West End of Alexandria VA, has units that occupy two floors. The Fountains is also one of the most affordable condominiums in Northern Virginia and features a convenient location that is easily accessible via I-395 or public transportation. The Atrium in Arlington VA is a high-end condominium in Rosslyn that has dramatic two-level units with two-story windows.
There are plenty of choices these days. Contact us to find a property that will fit your tastes, budget, commute!
For more information or to set up an appointment call Julie at (703)765-0300.
image courtesy of Harris Teeter
Foxchase Shopping Center is a recently renovated strip mall in West End Alexandria almost directly across the street from Forty Six Hundred (a high-rise condominium complex) and Mango Mike's (a casual dining restaurant and West End hang-out).
Foxchase is anchored by Harris Teeter, a high-end grocer. Other businesses at Foxchase include La Casa Restaurant, Hong Kong Express, General Dentistry by Dr. Paul Stasiewicz, Art Display Company, Rite Aid, Curves, Braids, Hana Tokyo Steak House, PNC Bank, Sleepy's, My Eye Dr. and more.
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Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in Skyline.Skyline Towers is located in Falls Church, VA near the intersection of Seminary and Leesburg Pike (Route 7). Skyline Towers was built in 1972 and includes the following amenities:
Carlyle Towers is located in the Carlyle District not far from the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria VA. This area is served by Yellow and Blue Line trains with stops at the Eisenhower Metro Station and King Street Station.
Condos At Carlyle Square is in Alexandria
Carlyle Towers
Art nouveau canopy at Carlyle Towers
Carlyle Towers in Alexandria
Carlyle’s lion looks at the Masonic Temple
Condos At Carlyle Square in Alexandria
View of Carlyle District from above
Recreation deck of a luxury condo in the Carlyle District
Street view of the U.S. Patent Office
USPTO and the surrounding Carlyle District
The Carlyle Club is within walking distance to the King St. Metro
Looking north toward the US Capitol from Carlyle Towers and the Jamieson
