In the past few months two of my military buyers have decided to call the Charlestown subdivision in West Springfield home.  Having owned a home myself in Charlestown for a number of years, knowing the schools, the commute to either the Pentagon or Fort Belvoir and the local shopping, helped me give them the inside scoop on the neighborhood.

One of the benefits of the Charlestown neighborhood is the outside maintenance that the HOA provides.  Besides the lawn care, trash pickup and snow removal the HOA also paints the exterior trim of the townhouses on a three year cycle, replaces the roofs when needed and the brick walls that run around the perimeter of the backyards.  Homeowners are responsible with their next door neighbor to maintain the shared garden sheds and wood fences that run between the units.

Commuting to the Pentagon is as simple as stepping outside your door and walking 2 to 3 blocks to Forrester Blvd.    If you aren't picked up by a commuter looking for slugs then you can grab the 18G Metro Bus.  If you take the 7:18 bus you will be at the Pentagon at 7:50.  How great is that?  If Fort Belvoir is your destination then the commute is also 30 minutes or less depending on stoplights!

Charlestown is located in the West Springfield HS Pyramid, both the elementary school and HS are within walking distance.  Want to shop?  If you are just going to get a few essentials you can walk to the Giant or Whole Foods, we used to do it all the time and while you are at the shopping center you can stop by Starbucks, Austin Grill or Chicken Out for bite to eat. 


For those in the know Lake Accotink Park has a back entrance off of Carrleigh Parkway.  Years ago the only way to get into the park from the neighborhood was to take a dangerous walk across the railroad tracks.  Fortunately the Fairfax County Park Authority built an enclosed pedestrian bridge so now you can ride your bike or walk to the park safely.  Once at the park there is a 3.75 mile trail around the 55 acre lake for you to run, bike or walk.

If you have orders to the area call an agent who specializes in military relocation to Northern Virginia.  Let my team put our knowledge of the area to work for you.  We've been in your shoes numerous times and know how to help you make a smooth transition to your new home.