It's easy to drive through the southern end of Fairfax County and the Mason Neck area see why so many owners are proud to call it home. First there is the history. Gunston Hall home of George Mason, Cranford Methodist and Pohick Church founded by famous Virginian's included Mason & George Washingon are all locaed in the Mason Neck area.
Then there is the nature. The 1800 acre Mason Neck State Park is a wildlife refuge known for helping with the repopulation of the bald eagles in Northern Virginia. Throw in Pohick Bay Regional Park with boat launch facilities, golf, camping and water park and you begin to understand why families come to Mason Neck and stay for multiple generations.
In pockets scattered throughout Mason Neck you will find custom homes on 1, 5 or even 10 acre wooded lots that reflect their owners and the builder's individual style and taste. You will also find a few older established neighborhoods such as Gunston Manor where you can find smaller homes priced under $500,000 though they are rare. A few miles down the road in Hallowing Point prices start just below $1 Million and continue upwards. If you want the ultimate in Potomac River front living there is currently one 5 acre property with an 8500 SF home is on the market for just over $8.5 million.
Though most of the available open land has already been purchased you can still find lots for sale or in some cases older homes on parcels of land that can be torn down for new construction. For horse owners Mason Neck offers the chance to buy a home zoned to keep your horses on your property. Lot prices vary depending on their location and size on Mason Neck. One important think to consider when you are thinking of a custom home in the area is the soil conditions. Not all lots on Mason Neck will perk for conventional septic systems. So making sure you allow time for an engineering study to determine how many bedrooms your selected lot will perk for is important.
If living in an area full of history, wildlife and still close to commuting and modern conveniences is on your wish list give Cindy Jones a call at 703-346-2213. Let me show you the variety of options available in land, custom homes and established neighborhoods in Mason Neck.
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