For long, the Daventry neighborhood in West Springfield has continued its tradition of honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation in a Memorial Day service. This year was different due to social distancing rules. Local buglers interspersed through the neighborhood and played a cascading version of "Echo Taps" starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 25. Continue reading
I make no secret of my love of Southern Fairfax County. It's definitely one of my favorite areas of Northern VA. From upscale and luxurious homes to budget-saving cheapos, you can find it here in a community that is close to town, easy on traffic and loaded with activities and amenities.
To make things a little more confusing, Fairfax County surrounds the City of Fairfax. Locals generally refer to the county as "Fairfax County" and the city as "Fairfax", but Alexandria uses the opposite nomenclature. "Alexandria" generally refers to greater/postal Alexandria, while "City of Alexandria" refers to the jurisdiction of the City of Alexandria. So if you're a newcomer here it can be a little tricky to find the right home at the right price in the South County area. Contact us if you're looking for a local expert and we'll put you on the path to finding the home that you really want. Some highlights of the Mount Vernon / Alexandria area include:
Kingstowne Shopping center is accessible to Franconia and the outskirts of 495, 395, and Telegraph. This is a huge shopping center with grocery stores, clothing stores, restaurants, and countless shops. There are several trails that hug the area right across for the Kingstone Shopping Center. There are several neighborhoods located close to this area.Continue reading
Franklin Farm
Franklin Farms offers, swimming pools, tennis courts, hiking trails, basketball courts and even tot lots for the little ones. These recreational choices encompass 182 acres of land in Franklin Farms. Come join the community and call Franklin Farms your home.
Located in western Fairfax County lies the Franklin Farms community. This massive community sits on approximately 850 acres with 1,777 homes. Only 20 miles from Washington, D. C. and about 4 miles from Dulles International Airport. The neighborhoods located in Franklin Farms sit between West Ox Road (East) and Centreville Road (West) entrances. Fairfax and Reston are convenient from the Fairfax County Parkway which goes straight through the center of Franklin Farms in the north and south directions.
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
You know them by their odd-sized and often tall windows, their lack of ornamentation, and their unusual mixtures of wall materials--stone, brick, and wood, for instance.
Single-family house at Bellevue Forest is in Arlington 22207
Architects designed Contemporary-style homes (in the Modern family) between 1950 and 1970, and created two versions: the flat-roof and gabled types. The latter is often characterized by exposed beams. Both breeds tend to be one-story tall and were designed to incorporate the surrounding landscape into their overall look.
In Northern Virginia, one of my favorite contemporary neighborhoods is Hollin Hills, located just off Fort Hunt Road in Alexandria's Mount Vernon District. The homes here feature contemporary lines and floor to ceiling windows in an "urban forest". That is to say Hollin Halls feels like deep woods despite being just a mile or so from the City of Alexandria.
1800 Old Meadow Rd #211, McLean Real Estate Dispatch
How Much Do Mid 20th-Century Others Cost At Regency in 22102 in Fairfax County? Will Nesbitt works real estate all over this area but has special expertise in 22102 and residences like 1800 Old Meadow Rd #211. Check out the prices and pictures of this home at 1800 Old Meadow Rd #211. Not to mention,…
1800 Old Meadow Rd #405, McLean Real Estate Update
Looking at Listings At Regency? Ponder This Condo. Should you make an offer buy 1800 Old Meadow Rd #405? Sometimes, the answer to a question is more questions. Are you seeking a 3-bedroom Traditional-style condo in 22102 in Fairfax County? Can you afford $660,000? Is it actually worth $675,000 or $625,000? Do you need 2…
What shape is the house, overall? Rectangular and symmetrical: National, Colonial, Neoclassical, Greek Revival, Italianate Square and box-like: American Foursquare L-shaped: Folk and National styles Complicated and asymmetrical: Queen Anne and other Victorian styles, Chateauesque Rounded corners: Pueblo, Art Moderne Single story or 1½ story: Cape Cod, Ranch, Craftsman, Cottage styles Does the roof have…
Kingstowne is in Alexandria VA
Balance and symmetry are the ruling characteristics of this formal style. Homes are often brick with detailing in copper or slate. Windows and chimneys are symmetrical and perfectly balanced, at least in original versions of the style. Defining features include a steep, high, hip roof; balcony and porch balustrades; rectangle doors set in arched openings; and double French windows with shutters. Second-story windows usually have a curved head that breaks through the cornice.
The design had its origins in the style of rural manor homes, or chateaus, built by the French nobles during the reign of Louis XIV in the mid-1600s. The French Provincial design was a popular Revival style in the 1920s and again in the 1960s.
French Provincial revivals can be found in upscale neighborhoods throughout Northern Virginia.
Why To Choose Grist Mill Neighborhood?
Grist Mill is a desirable Mount Vernon neighborhood located in Fairfax County. Upscale homes on large estate lots enjoy a quiet setting, with many overlooking the park. The Mount Vernon Country Club is a golf cart ride away.
Engleside Plaza is a great reasource for Southern Fairfax County residents especially around Woodlawn and Engleside. This is is close proximity to the park at George Washington's Grist Mill.
A gristmill is a mill for the grinding of grain, specifically a customer's own grain. Grist mills were a common site in colonial America, but there are few such mills still in operation today. Pierce Mill a Rock Creek Park in DC is open to the public but is non-operational. The mill needs repairs. But…
Dunn Loring Park is operated by Fairfax County Parks & Recreation. The Park is located at 2540 Gallows Road, Vienna 22027. Dunn Loring Park has a shelter that can be reserved through Fairfax County. There are three tables and three grills at the shelter. The park is surrounded by quiet residential neighborhoods and it's not far from Dunn Loring / Merrifield Metro.
Dunn Loring Park has the following amenities:
Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in 22027.
Basketball Court
Tennis Court
Playground
Porta John
Here are some nearby homes for sale in the 22027 zip code.
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…
For a first-time home buyer, one of the most difficult things to do is to just start the process? What does one actually do to buy a home? We've prepared this short list of links to help you begin your home buying quest.
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King Street Metro buried in snow.
During the great snowstorm of December 2009, WMATA closed all outdoor metro stations for fear that the snow was higher than the electrified third rail of the track.
Here's a few properties currently for sale at the King Street Metro in Alexandria VA.
