Chances are you will encounter a deer or two in your yard in the Saratoga neighborhood in West Springfield (VA.) With the pockets of woods scattered throughout the neighborhood you will also see rabbits and foxes too. The wildlife is just one reason that make Saratoga a neighborhood that stays on the list of sought after West Springfield neighborhoods.

Now with the new National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency being built on the Fort Belvoir Engineering Proving Grounds, buyers will have another reason to consider the Saratoga neighborhood. The Engineering Proving grounds are considered the "New Campus East" as part of BRAC and when the project is complete the NGA will consolidate an estimated 8,500 employees in one location. Buyers who are looking for a home within a few minutes of the gates off of Fullerton Road will find Saratoga the closest neighborhood to the facility.

Buyers have always had plenty of reasons to consider Saratoga a prime location including transportation, shopping and recreation options.

Transportation Options

The VRE station in Lorton Station is only a few miles away and the Fairfax Connector bus will take owners to the Springfield-Franconia Metro Station. Headed to Fort Belvoir? Saratoga is within 15 minutes of the main gate and with the VRE, Slug lines and metro make commuting to the Pentagon , Federal Government or other area employment centers easy.

Shopping and Dining

The neighborhood is close to shopping either at the nearby Saratoga Shopping Center or a few miles in either direction you can find shopping in either West Springfield or Lorton shopping centers as well. Saratoga Pizzeria is a local favorite with great Gyro's and of course pizza. A few miles away you will find the restaurants at Lorton Station or Austin Grill, Chicken Out, Chesapeake Bagel Bakery or Hunan's to name a few.

Recreation and Activities

Saratoga offers a community pool for residents as well as access to any of the Fairfax County Recreation Centers. The closest is South Run Recreation Center about 5 miles away off of the Fairfax County Parkway. If you want to take in more history then Mount Vernon, Woodlawn Plantation and George Washington's Grist Mill are all within 30 minutes from Saratoga.  

If you are looking for a new home in Springfield VA or anywhere in the Fort Belvoir area let my knowledge of Northern Virginia neighborhoods and experience with relocation help you settle in a new home in Northern Virginia. Give me a call at 703-346-2213 to discuss all the options that are right for you.