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Who Wants a Big Balcony? Alexandria Knolls West Condos have the Biggest!

By Brian Block

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President

January 15, 2008 09:11 AM

As an Alexandria, Virginia resident and REALTOR®, I get to see a lot of Northern Virginia condominiums. While few wish to be outside on a cold day like today (with snow flurries this morning), most of the year provides beautiful, temperate weather in Northern Virginia.

One criteria that many condo buyers ask for time after time is a balcony, terrace or patio. Washingtonians as a group spend a lot of time inside at their high-pressured jobs, whether in the government or private sector. At home, in the evenings, or on the weekends, condo dwellers like to be able to spend some time in the outdoor fresh air. Unless you live in a single-family home with a big yard or a townhouse with a deck or community park, the next best choice is a big balcony.

Many balconies at Northern Virginia condos are very small, with little use other than a bit of storage. Not an inviting atmosphere for spending time outside relaxing, dining, reading, or gardening. However, there is one condo in Alexandria with REALLY BIG BALCONIES! That condominium is Alexandria Knolls West.

How do I know? I live there.

VERY LARGE ALEXANDRIA KNOLLS WEST BALCONY

Look at that huge 40 foot by 6 foot balcony! We took this picture during the Summer when our balcony garden was in full bloom. Notice the sliding glass doors from each room onto the balcony. During the warm Spring, Summer, and Autumn months, we enjoy eating 3 meals a day on our lovely balcony overlooking Old Town Alexandria in the distance. Many residents of Alexandria Knolls decorate their balconies beautifully and enjoy the spacious outdoor space.

Alexandria Knolls West (AKW) is located at 6101 Edsall Road, Alexandria, VA 22304. There are 191 condo units in the 18-story building. There are several one bedroom and two bedroom models available, all with large balconies ranging in size from 30 to 40 feet long. AKW sits right in the heart of the Condo Canyon area of the West End of Alexandria, conveniently situated near Landmark Mall, Route 395, Route 95, and the Capital Beltway. Old Town Alexandria is a short 4 mile drive East.

Currently available condos at Alexandria Knolls West (as of April 18, 2008):

Alexandria Knolls West 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms $288,999 (View the virtual tour)

Alexandria Knolls West 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms $289,990

Alexandria Knolls West 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom $239,900

For a private viewing of any of these units at Alexandria Knolls West condos or any other condominium in Northern Virginia or D.C., please call me at 703-626-0715 or send me an e-mail at brian@brianblock.com

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Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman

Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI

(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

I love your balcony! I also love the fact that the railing is huge concrete. Safer. Thanks for sharing the big plus for these condos.

Jan 15, 2008 09:29 AM

Fran Gaspari

Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. - Limerick, PA

"The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ

Brian,

Even with Pennsylvania winters you can 'squeeze' 8 or 9 months of good outdoor use from such a feature!!! And we sorely miss the covered outdoor patio in our prior residence!!! Thanks, Fran

Jan 15, 2008 02:34 PM

M A

Boston, MA

Wow... that is a huge balcony... and the plants are beautiful! If I ever had to get a condo.... I would need this type of balcony.... I need my outdoor space.

Jan 15, 2008 10:52 PM

Brian Block

RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA

Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

MARGARET: Yes, they are some of the biggest balconies I've seen on any condos in the metro-D.C. area. When we had a party at our place the other Summer, we practically had the whole gang of 35-40 guests out on the balcony.

Jan 15, 2008 11:51 PM

SALLY: Thanks. The railings being high and concrete do give you a much better sense of security when you are standing or sitting out there.

Jan 15, 2008 11:52 PM

FRAN: That's about the same amount of outdoor months that we get here in Northern Virginia. December, January, and February are a bit too cold.

Jan 15, 2008 11:54 PM

MARTIN: Thanks for your comment and your compliment on our garden. We also grew tomatoes out on the balcony and it was a delight to wake up every morning to a handful of ripe ones.

Jan 15, 2008 11:55 PM

n d

Naoma Doriguzzi - Virginia Beach, VA

Definitely a big difference in balconies! I have a brother that lives in Alexandria and he has a beautiful view of the interstate! :) But it works! I really do like your balcony with all of that space!

Jan 16, 2008 01:15 AM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

Looks like a good value for the area. We love our back yard in Michigan but it is a nice alternative .

Jan 16, 2008 02:30 AM

Sandra Hughes

Redesigned Spaces - Northern Virginia - Fairfax, VA

Redesigned Spaces - Fairfax County, Virginia

Years ago I lived in a studio apartment in Falls Church and I didn't have a balcony and hated it. When I had enough money to buy my first place I told my Realtor do not even show me a place that does not have a balcony. I think balcony's are a GREAT selling feature!

Jan 16, 2008 07:24 AM

NAOMA: The big balcony and the floor to ceiling sliding glass doors in the living room and both bedrooms sold us on Alexandria Knolls condos.

Jan 16, 2008 09:32 AM

TERRY: Thanks for your comment. These condos are some of the best buys in Alexandria.

SANDRA: Getting some outdoor air once in a while, is a must in my book. We love the balcony, and I have a lot of clients who want balconies on their condos. We can even grill out there for barbeques.

Jan 16, 2008 09:33 AM

James Downing - Metro DC Houses Team REALTORS®, CRS, GRI, ABR,MRP, MilRes

Real Living | At Home - Washington, DC

When Looking to Buy or Sell - Make the Right Move

WOW - That IS a big balcony! Impressive. That sure beats many of the ones I see in the District.

Jan 18, 2008 12:09 AM

JAMES: They are the biggest balconies around, so I think.

Jan 18, 2008 01:13 AM

Katerina Gasset

The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT

Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Brian- You have a nice balcony, how much time do you get to spend out there? In what months of the year? I never understood why someone would buy a condo on the ocean here with a teeny tiny balcony with those awesome views! It makes no sense! Katerina

Jan 19, 2008 04:26 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Brian, some kind of outdoor space makes a condo so much more attractive, at least in my opinion. I spend a lot of time on my front porch, and I'd be lost with no way to step outside or sit and blog! Well, not today. Maybe not in August, but the space is very usable for about eight months out of the year.

Jan 19, 2008 04:34 AM

KATERINA: Thanks. Generally from about mid-March through early November we're able to spend time out on the balcony. It was one of the big selling points when we bought the condo. A couple years ago, we had it tiled with the Mediterranean tiles.

Jan 19, 2008 06:35 AM

PATRICIA: I certainly agree. Being locked up inside all day can make one irritable.

Jan 19, 2008 06:44 AM

Anonymous

Holly

These impressive balconies were one of my deciding factors when looking for a condo in Alexandria. I am lucky enough to have 2 balconies in my unit. A 30' one spanning from my living room to guest room and a second private balcony off my master bedroom.

Jun 01, 2011 12:53 PM

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