Founder's Walk is located just outside the Beltway near Van Dorn Metro. Although it has an Alexandria postal address it is in Fairfax County. The units at Founder's Walk are relatively large compared to similarly priced units in the Alexandria area. These garden-style condos are recently built and have the types of upgrades that folks have come to expect such as a fireplace in the unit or hardwood floors in the dining area. As you can see these condos have plenty of windows and light. The neighborhood is pleasant and quiet, despite being very close to the Capital Beltway. … (1 comments)
fairfax county: Hollin Hills a unique Fairfax County neighborhood
- 06/25/09 02:20 AM
Designed by renowned architect Charles M. Goodman and developed by Robert Davenport in the late forties, Hollin Hills brought contemporary style to home construction in Northern Virginia. The community of houses with large expanses of glass, sleek lines, and unusual siting has earned national recognition from the early fifties to the present. Landscape designs for Hollin Hills homes were prepared by landscape architects Lou Bernard Voigt, Dan Kiley and Eric Paepcke to reflect the belief that interior spaces should flow into exteriors, and that grounds of one home should merge with the next, all in a park-like setting. These original … (0 comments)
fairfax county: Lee District RECenter
- 06/08/09 11:22 PM
Lee District RECenter off Telegraph Road near Kingstowne and Rose Hill in Franconia Virginia is sited on a 193 acre park. The park at "Lee District" has one soccer field with two overlay T-Ball fields. In addition, two football fields have overlay softball fields. There are four outdoor basketball courts; an amphitheater; four picnic areas (one sheltered); horseshoe pits; a sand volleyball court; a playground and tot lot; four lighted tennis courts with a tennis practice wall; walking trails; a carrousel; and the RECenter itself. The REC is has nearly 84,000 square feet of recreational facilities where you'll find a … (0 comments)
fairfax county: Finding a home in Northern Virginia: is all about jurisdiction.
- 05/09/09 11:43 PM
For many, especially those who are new to the area, the system of jurisdictions that we have in the Commonwealth of Virginia can be confusing. This is especially confusing in Northern Virginia, where Virginia intersects with Washington DC and the State of Maryland. Fortunately I have a fresh bottle of CONFUSION-B-GON to spray liberally as needed. Around our nation's capital Let me start with my single-biggest pet peeve among newcomers: the term "DC proper". I have seen this term used regularly on a site that claims to provide local information. That information is provided by people using anonymous handles. Anonymous handles … (2 comments)
fairfax county: Audrey Moore RECenter and Wakefield Park
- 02/09/09 08:58 PM
Fairfax County has a number of RECenters throughout the county. One of these is the Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield Park. The park is located in Annandale just outside the Capitol Beltway. The center features swimming, fitness and racquetball facilities as well as other recreational activities such as crafts and dancing. The center is ADA accessible with curb ramps, automatic doors, ample parking, an elevator, and a wheelchair accessible unisex bathroom and dressing stalls. The Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield Park has a natatorium (inside pool). The pool and natatorium is accessed via locker rooms containing saunas and showers. At the … (0 comments)
fairfax county: River Farm - headquarters of the American Horticultural Society
- 01/24/09 10:42 PM
River Farm is on Virginia's side of the Potomac River in Fairfax County just south of Alexandria. Originally together with nearby Collingwood, River Farm was a sprawling farm that was one of five farms that compromised George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate. Today, River Farm is twenty five acres of meadows, woods and landscaped gardens. The gardens bloom all year from the daffodils and lilacs in early spring to the cherries and dogwoods of late spring. Magnolias in the early summer give way to the Crepe Myrtles in later summer. The asters of fall herald the brilliant fall foliage that promises a … (1 comments)
fairfax county: Collingwood Library and Museum
- 01/23/09 08:41 AM
The Collingwood Foundation's main building and grounds, which were once part of George Washington's River Farm, are south of Alexandria on the banks of the Potomac River, surrounded by woods and gardens. The mission of the foundation is to foster an appreciation of our American Heritage by sharing these facilities with all. There are three components to acheiving this mission. Firstly, the Collingwood Library on Americanism boasts a library of more than five thousand volumes on American heritage. Secondly, the Collingwood Museum is home to an eclectic collection of Americana. Lastly, the foundation opens the grounds to serve as a venue … (0 comments)
fairfax county: The Fairfax Connector
- 11/14/08 10:42 PM
Since September of 1985, Fairfax County has provided an alternative to WMATA's Metrobus called the Fairfax Connector. The Fairfax Connector began operation in the southern end of Fairfax County from Huntington Metro Station to Mount Vernon and Fort Belvoir. Today the Connector has more than fifty routes providing public transportation to most of Fairfax County. The northern end of the county including Reston and Herndon is now well served by buses. Riders pay fares in by cash (exact change only); valid transfer tickets or tokens; bus pass cards from regional bus systems; Virginia Railway Express (VRE) passes; Translink passes or; with … (2 comments)
fairfax county: The Nine Magisterial Districts of Fairfax County
- 08/21/08 12:12 AM
Reposted by permission. Fairfax County is one of the largest, most prosperous and most populous counties in Virginia. To be more specific, according to the US Census Fairfax County has about a million residents. Furthermore, average annual household income in Fairfax County ($100,552) is twice the national average ($51,106). The county government is managed by a Board of Supervisors that are elected from nine different magisterial districts . The board overseen by Chairman Gerald E. Connolly, who holds an at-large seat, and by Vice Chairman Sharon of the Braddock District. The County Supervisors appoint seven members to the Fairfax County … (0 comments)
fairfax county: Huntley Meadows Park
- 08/19/08 08:22 AM
Huntley Meadows Park, located in the Fairfax County’s Hybla Valley south of Alexandria, is an oasis of wildlife in Fairfax County's urban setting. Huntley Meadows is home to beavers, dragonflies, and 200 species of birds. The park occupies more than 1400 square acres of well preserved, natural forests.
Huntley Meadows Park provides its visitors the opportunity to appreciate the pure beauty of what nature has to offer. From a Hickory Horn Devil to a Yellow-Legged Meadowhawk, there are an abundance of interesting creatures right here. A one-half mile board walk which journey’s its way through the wetlands. The boardwalk leads … (0 comments)
fairfax county: Advantages and Disadvantages of Condos
- 08/10/08 10:53 PM
This article is reprinted by permission from CondoBenefits.com Advantages Condos on average are more affordable then other types of housing. Maintenance of the exterior of the building will be take care of. The peace of mind living next to neighbors if help is needed. Condos can be located in major cities surrounded by restaurants, night clubs, and local bars. Many condos offer a pool, gym, and basketball/tennis court for those who are active. *Bonus* Condos are often located in high rise building making for spectacular views. Disadvantages 1. There are condo rules by the condo corporation that would have to be … (3 comments)
fairfax county: About Condos
- 08/07/08 11:16 PM
The best part about owning a condo is that your condominium sets you on the path to financial freedom. The worst part about buying your first condo is that buying a condo usually costs more monthly cash flow than renting an apartment. While it often costs more per month to buy than to rent, in most cases, all that extra money comes back to you at the end of the year in the form of tax refunds. Best of all, next year your mortgage will be the same amount and your debt will be reduced. With an apartment your money is … (0 comments)
fairfax county: Hunting bigfoot by random selection?
- 07/31/08 12:45 AM
I met a potential client who told me that she had been looking for two years for a condo. She called me because she wanted to see a particular property in Belle View. After establishing that she didn't have an agent, I showed her Belle View I practically had to drag here to see a property I thought she would like based upon her input. That property was Montebello, and she absolutely loved it and was amazed because she wouldn't have had a clue that Montebello existed if it wasn't for me. A few days later, she wanted me to tag … (0 comments)
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