Shirlington is a neighborhood in Arlington
In 1944 Joseph Cherner established the Shirlington Corporation and had several stores built in the area. In the 80's the area was home to more office buildings. By 2000 Shirlington began to boom with opportunity. Today Shirlington is nicknamed the "Arts and Entertainment District". There are plenty of things to do in Shirlington from shopping, entertainment, and dining. WETA-TV, WETA-FM and USPTO satellite offices are located in Shirlington.
Shirlington is served by the Shirlington Bus Station and is a transfer center for Metrobus and Arlington Transit. Commuters have no trouble moving about as extensive network of Metro bus routes shuttles them to and from Pentagon City and Crystal City Metro stations as well as other locations. The Shirlington Station is situated at 2975 South Quincy Street.
Shirley Highway is another name for Interstate 395. The I-395 corridor doesn't have Metro train service, but it carries a massive load of traffic nonetheless. In addition to its 8 to 10 lanes of traffic, 395 has an extra 3 lanes of HOV that switch direction depending on the hour of the day. It is THE major artery from Virginia into the District of Columbia.
395 leaves DC between the Pentagon and Crystal City (both in Arlington) and on the way out to I-95 and the Beltway at Springfield, I-395 passes Shirlington, Landmark, West End Alexandria and other neighborhoods. Traffic on 395 is nearly always heavy but usually slows only during rush hour.
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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
Late winter in Virginia many of us have spent our weekends cooped-up inside the house. In addition, the bleak and stormy weather can affect our moods and overall dispositions, creating what is commonly thought of as the wintertime blues. Luckily, for those of us who subscribe to the notion of retail therapy, living in Arlington provides locals with a whole host of high-end retail remedies. With a wide array of exclusive indoor shopping malls and hundreds of specialty stores located throughout Arlington's many distinct neighborhoods, even the worst case of the winter doldrums can be cured by a little retail therapy. So the next time you have a dollar to spend and an afternoon to spare: stop, drop, and shop at one of Arlington's acclaimed retail shopping areas, the most popular of which are highlighted below.
Ballston Commons Mall: Located at North Glebe and Wilson Blvd., Ballston Commons stretches out over a 1.3 million square foot parcel of land and features major retailers such as Macy's, Macy's Furniture Gallery, and over 100 other specialty stores. Ballston Commons also features a Regal Cinema movie theater, a Washington Sport & Health Club, and two full-sized ice skating rinks. The mall is located on Metro's Orange Line; one block from the Ballston Station.
The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City: Located at 1100 South Hayes Street, Pentagon City Mall is considered a world-class fashion experience and offers a four-level, glass enclosed, atrium-style shopping center featuring more than 170 retail stores. Pentagon City also houses 7 full-service restaurants, a food court and a movie theater. The Pentagon City Mall is located on Metro's Blue and Yellow Lines; connected to the Pentagon City Station.
The Market Common at Clarendon: Located at 2800 Clarendon Blvd., the Market Common at Clarendon features an exceptional selection of stores including Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Barnes & Noble, and a variety of restaurants, all of which are located in an attractive and architecturally stimulating street-front setting intended for both walking and window shopping. The Market Common is located near Metro's Orange Line; three blocks from the Clarendon Station.
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Crystal City Shops: Located at 1608 Crystal Square Arcade, the Crystal City Shops provide visitors with more than 200 retail stores, shops, restaurants and sidewalk cafes along Crystal Drive. The Crystal City Shops feature a promenade with direct access to hotels and the Metro. Restaurant options include Bebo Trattoria, Charlie Chaing's, Cold Stone Creamery, Jaleo, King Street Blues, Legal Sea Foods, and McCormick & Schmick's. The Crystal City Shops are located on Metro's Blue and Yellow Lines; connected to the Crystal City Station.
Pentagon Row: Located at Joyce Street and Army-Navy Drive, the Shops at Pentagon Row feature main stream fashion retailers and commercial restaurants as well as the Arlington Visitors Center. Shoppers can enjoy the charm of Main Street while shopping in an urban village setting. The Shops at Pentagon Row are located near Metro's Blue and Yellow Lines; near the Pentagon City Station.
The Village at Shirlington: Located at 2700 South Quincy Street, Shirlington is one of Arlington's favorite local neighborhoods for dining and theatrical productions. Shirlington is home to the Signature Theatre and features a European-style promenade with shops, restaurants, nightlife and an art-house cinema. The Village at Shirlington is not located within walking distance of a Metro station.
The Benefits of DC without the Disadvantages of DC
Some people want what DC has to offer (i.e. jobs, nightlife, culture), but don’t want all of the extra things that come with it, like higher sales tax, or confusing, traffic filled non gridline roads. DC is easy to get to, from either the Orange line of the metro, the Key Bridge or the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge. The nice thing about commuting on the metro is that you won’t have to worry about finding a parking space in DC. Additionally, some DC employers will reimburse their Arlington employees for travel expenses.
Virginia Restaurants & Shopping
Advantages to Arlington include the shopping centers and malls, like Pentagon City Mall, Ballston Common Mall, Crystal City Shops, Rosslyn Metro Mall, and Clarendon’s Market Commons Mall, just to name a few. A nice quality about shopping in some of the luxury stores in Arlington, like Nordstrom for example, is the superior quality of goods.
Throughout Arlington there are lots of great bars and restaurants. There is a lot of variety ranging from different ethnic foods to different style settings. For example, there is Cava Mezze in Clarendon, which serves authentic Greek food, there is Carpool in Courthouse, which has pool tables and games, and there is Legal Seafood’s in Crystal City which has great oysters.
Neighborhood and Home Variety
There are plenty of different neighborhoods to choose from in Arlington. You’ll find that each neighborhood and home has a unique atmosphere, which sets it apart from the rest. For example, if you like a middle-class walkable residential neighborhood, with an indie movie theater, you might like to live in a two bedroom condo in Shirlington. On the other hand, if you’re looking for a 3 bedroom townhouse, built in the 1980’s, with a balcony, an assigned parking space, and a nearby metro stop with lots of surrounding businesses, you might like something in Clarendon.
Active, Affluent, and Awesome
Arlington has a rich economy that is supported by a constant infusion of people new to the area, as well as Northern Virginia locals. One thing you’ll find in common with these transplants and natives, is a shared educational background which is usually a bachelor’s degree, at the minimum. Also, for people teaching or working on their education, there is Marymount University in Arlington.
Many people come to the area because of the vast amount of jobs hiring. When they get here, they are very active. The dead of winter won’t stop some joggers and bicyclists from getting their work out in. Happy hours at Whitlow’s in Clarendon are hip and happening all year round. For some of the older crowd, you might like to have a glass of wine at Eat Bar.
Biking is a popular transportation option in Court House
Will and Julie Nesbitt cross the street in Shirlington
There are several shops and restaurants underneath Crystal City
Located at 2250 Garfield Street in Arlington VA 22206, The Townes of Shirlington can be found in the urban village of Shirlington situated at the south Arlington near Arlandia and the valley of
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Four Mile Run. The Townes of Shirlington offer modern all brick designed and spacious townhomes with 3 different floorplans to choose from:
Davenport
Kingsbury
Westridge
The Townes of Shirlington highlights an all brick exterior with brass door knockers and brass door kick plate at the front door that have been built to exact commercial standards. Well landscaped with benches at the common area compliments the townhomes.
The Townes of Shirlington is equipped with energy efficient features such as insulated fiberglass for the front door and double pane windows with grid inserts and screens, central air conditioning, 50 gallon gas water heater and gas cooking and Trane dual zoned gas furnaces including R-9 and R-30 insulation for the ceiling, overhangs and walls.
Interior Features of the Townes of Shirlington:
Entry marble foyer
8.5 – 9 foot ceilings
Wall to wall carpeting for bedrooms
Hardwood flooring for the main level, hallways and stairs
6 panel doors with brass hardware
Security system
Pre-wired for Verizon FIOS
Walk in closets
Maple cabinetry for kitchens
Kitchen granite countertops
Stainless steel under mount with a single sink
GE stainless steel appliances – side by side refrigerator(with ice maker and water dispenser) and dishwasher.
Recessed lighting
Ceramic bathroom tile flooring and tub with shower surround
Kohler plumbing fixtures
Soaking tubs for master bathrooms
Marble floors with pedestal sink for powder rooms
The Townes of Shirlington is equipped with a fire safety sprinkler system and secure enclosed parking including 2 assigned parking spaces per home.
As each floorplan – Davenport, Kingsbury and Westridge are different in design, certain amenities may and may not be found in other floor plans, such as a recreation room is offered for Davenport alone and Kingsbury and Westridge offers a separate shower and tub in the master bathrooms.
Schools Serving The Townes of Shirlington:
I-395 in West End Alexandria
Interstate 395 is one of the major commuter arteries of Northern VA. I-395 provides 6 to 10 lanes of access from the Mixing Bowl in Springfield to Washington DC. I-395 passes near numerous condo communities. For example:
The Alexandria Crossing Townhomes are located at 3900 Old Dominion Blvd. in Alexandria, Va. This community is comprised of 8 townhomes and 10 other workforce homes. The Alexandria Crossing homes are also convenient to I-395, Route 1, shopping, and dining.
Other amenities include:
Two and Three Bedroom Units
2 Level Building
Energy Efficient
Reserved Parking
For convenience come see the Alexandria Crossing Townhomes.
About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
The Alexandria Crossing Townhomes are located at 3900 Old Dominion Blvd. in Alexandria, Va. This community is comprised of 8 townhomes and 10 other workforce homes. The Alexandria Crossing homes are also convenient to I-395, Route 1, shopping, and dining.
Other amenities include: