September, 2009:
Bolling Brook Condominiums
condominiums of Bolling Brook
Bolling Brook condominiums is a community of 225 garden apartments, mostly one-bedroom and two-bedroom. Bolling Brook is located in the West End of Alexandria VA a few paces from King Street where King St. crosses I-395. There are several condominium communities in the immediate vicinity (Northampton, Palazzo) and others that are very close by (Pointe, Skyline). Bolling Brook is very close the Alexandria Campus of the Northern Virginia Community College. Residents love the location because it’s inside the Beltway (near the I-395 King Street intersection), with a bus stop just across the street that provides quick access to the Pentagon Metro station, and from there,
all of Metro DC is an easy commute. Bolling Brook is about 7 miles southwest of
the White House.
Although Bolling Brook is close to I-395 and King Street, the neighborhood is quiet and peaceful at the end of South 28th St. One of the assets of this community is Jim Mulligan Park, a small reserve of nature that abuts the south side of the community.
For condominium documents, insurance questions and maintenance issues at Bolling Brook contact the association office at :
Bolling Brook Condominium
3240 South 28th Street, Unit 102
Alexandria, Virginia 22302
Hours: M-F, 8:30 to 5:00.
telephone: +1 703 931 3660
fax: +1 703 931 9582
Bolling Brook is well-kept and offers a pool but not much else in the way of amenities. Few amenities means low condo fees, as do the all brick structures that comprise Bolling Brook. The balconies at Bolling Brook are large and the floorplans are schemed to feel spacious. Click Bolling Brook for a map of the area and prices of real estate for sale at Bolling Brook.
Bolling Brook condos common area
Overview of 900 N. Washington St. — green condos in Alexandria
900 N. Washington is a a new luxury condominium community located in the north end of Old Town Alexandria. According to the builder, “These residences are perfectly designed to balance the elegance of our lifestyle today and the needs of the earth tomorrow.” 900 N. Washington features luxury appointments along with numerous eco-friendly enhancements. These condos also feature high-tech noise reduction solutions to reduce noise transferred between units.
To see maps, prices, pictures, amenities and more click 900 N. Washington
Virginia Real Estate Board
The Virgina Real Estate Board was established in 1924 to regulate businesses and individuals representing others in real property transactions, including condominiums, cooperatives, and time-shares. An adjunct responsibility allows the Board to investigate housing discrimination under the aegis of the Federal Fair Housing Act. The Board currently licenses approximately 55,000 individuals and businesses.
Department of Professional and
Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 400
Richmond, Virginia 23233-1463
Executive Director: Christine Martine (804) 367-8552
For further information, contact:
Phone: (804) 367-8526
Email: Board for Real Estate
Newly built condominiums, townhouses and homes in Northern VA
Are you shopping for a newly built home, townhome or condominium?
We’ve assemble these resources to make your search easier. In the links
below we focus on homes that have been built after 2004. Some of these
communities and homes are so new they are still under construction! In
addition, we’ve highlighted a few specific neighborhoods and
condominium developments that “feel new” to us, even if they aren’t
new.
Kingstowne Center for Active Adults
Kingstowne Center for Active Adults is one of 16 programs for senior adults operated by the Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation to serve Fairfax County residents ages 55 years or older. The center is a place for people to have fun, meet new friends, and expand their horizons by discovering new ways to work, new things to do, and new goals to pursue.
There is no charge for admission and participants have the opportunity to choose from a wide spectrum of activities. As older adults move forward to the third chapter of their lives, the Kingstowne Center provides leisure opportunities to enhance and promote an active and healthy lifestyle, well-being, and lifelong learning of adults. Programs and activities are tailored to meet the needs of the participants, and reflect current issues that that active adults are facing, but programs typically offered include:
- health, wellness and fitness programs;
- financial planning;
- cooking classes;
- arts and crafts classes;
- Tai Chi, yoga, and dancing;
- computer internet access;
- trips and tours, and;
- other opportunities to socialize and stay connected to your community.
The Kingstowne Center for Active Adults is located at 6488 Landsdowne Center in Alexandria VA. Transportation may be available by Fastran bus at a nominal charge. For more information about the center, please call 703-550-0134, TTY 711.
Life in Pentagon City
view of Pentagon City
Some folks describe Pentagon City as one of Arlington’s freshest and most fashionable neighborhoods. Pentagon City is a place of shops, restaurants and homes just paces from the Pentagon. Pentagon City well known for the the Fashion Centre, a multi-floored shopping mall, but there is a lot more to this little community.
There is plenty of hourly parking for the mall and around Pentagon City, but many visitors arrive via the Pentagon City Metro station—an underground stop on the both Yellow Line and Blue Line. Exiting the underground passage to the street Pentagon City sparkles with new construction and well-kept structures.
There are crowds of busy young adults who live work and play in Pentagon City, but the broad sidewalks and open walkways never feel crowded. Pentagon City residents amble paths and walkways that traverse expanses of finely-manicured lawns and landscaping. These walkways lead to public transportation as well as many retail services.
Life in Pentagon City is centered around the Pentagon City Metro and the shops and restaurants of Pentagon Row and the Fashion Center. Together with several other retail destinations Pentagon City provides a collection of some of the best shopping and dining in Northern Virginia. Pentagon City has everything from 24-hour grocery stores to trendy restaurants and happening bars. The Fashion Center alone has more than 150 shops and restaurants with Macy’s, Nordstrom’s, and Abercrombie & Fitch among the favorites of the sky-lit mall’s more than 150 shops and restaurants including Macy’s, Nordstrom’s, and Abercrombie & Fitch and many others.
Nearby Virginia Highlands Park provides a pleasant break from Pentagon City’s urban lifestyle. Virginia Highlands Park offers playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, footpaths, and a soccer field. Pentagon City’s neighbors have some of the most desirable real estate in Northern Virginia: Crystal City, Aurora Highlands and Arlington Ridge Road.
To see a map of Pentagon City and homes for sale in Pentagon City click Pentagon City.
King Street Metro
Union Station in Alexandria backs to the King Street Metro
The King St. Metro is located at the foot of Shooter’s Hill at the point where King St. leaves Old Town Alexandria. The George Washington Masonic Memorial sits atop Shooter’s Hill overlooking the city. From the Memorial, and from the Metro, one can look down King St. toward the Potomac. This metro station has 30 short-term metered parking spaces and ample bike racks. Car Sharing is available at King St. Metro.
King Street is famous for unique shops, boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs and lots of activities. The area has some of the shops you would expect in an
upscale mall, but many of shops and restaurants you’ll find only here. Old Town Alexandria has more than 4,000 historic buildings, outstanding examples of early American architecture that now house small businesses and gracious homes, all waiting to give you a modern welcome. Old Town is characterized by brick sidewalks that line historic structures. Elegant modern structures are carefully planned to fit with the feel of Old Town.
King Street Trolley
Real Estate in Old Town is generally pricey and prestigious. Parking can be a bit of a hassle, especially in touristy areas along King St.; therefore, a great way to explore the area is to take the Metro to King St. and then hop a ride on the King St. Trolley.
Old Town is a great place to live with historic properties, condominiums, garden-style condos, townhouses and houses. Check here to search available property:
- For sale — Live data on all condos for sale in Old Town (22314) zip code.
- Near King St. Metro — Check out this link for suggestions near the King St. Metro
- Carlyle Old Town — Check this site out if you’re think of living in the Carlyle District or in Old Town.
Communities near the King St. Metro:
- King St. Metro — Properties for sale near King St. Metro Stop
- Carlyle District — condos, houses and townhouses for sale in the Carlyle District
- Carlyle Towers— spacious condos with balconies and views of Alexandria and the Potomac
- Carlyle Square — condominiums in the Carlyle District near USPTO
- The Duke at Old Town — New condos that mirror the stylings of Old Town Alexandria
- Fort Ellsworth — garden style condos in the shadow of the Masonic Memorial
- 1600 Prince — condos near King St. Metro
- Royalton — new condos on Duke St. near King St. Station
- Seminary Walk — Garden-style condos in Alexandria’s West End
- Torpedo Factory — condos near King St. and the Potomac waterfront in Old Town Alexandria
A train arrival at busy, convenient King Street Metro
Amenities of Skyline Plaza
Skyline Plaza offers a variety of recreational activities. If you like playing pool there is a billiard room located on the Penthouse level of the North building. The billiard room contains two regulation size tables with cue racks. (No one under 12 is permitted in this area and ages 12 to 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) The billiard room is accessible everyday from 10 am to 10 pm.
If you have the need to entertain large number of guests, Skyline Plaza
has you covered. Each tower has a party room with a fully functional
kitchen in the penthouse. There is ample room for dancing and dining and the penthouse has its own furniture. The views from the penthouses are spectacular. The rooms must be reserved by the residents and there is a nominal fee associated with use of the party room.
A card room is also located on the penthouse level in both towers.
The card room holds less people then the party room but fully furnished
as well. The card room is also only available by reservation. The hours
of availability for the card room and party room are 10 am to Midnight
from Sunday through Thursday. The party room and card room are open
until 1 am on Friday & Saturday.
Another feature of the Skyline Plaza is the media library, housing over 2,500
titles. The media room is located on the B1 floor of the North Tower. Also in the basement of both towers, there are well-maintained fitness rooms. Both fitness rooms include a locker room, jogging machine, weight machines, free weights, saunas, showers, steam rooms, and
bathrooms. All who wish to use the fitness rooms must be at least 18
years old. The fitness rooms are available are from 6 am to 11 pm
daily. Be advised that the cleaners are in the fitness room from 2 pm
to 3 pm.
The pool at Skyline Plaza can be used by old or young, children
under the ages of 12 must have an adult accompany them at all times
(children’s pool also included). The rooftop terrace is one of the most
wonderful aspects of Skyline Plaza giving you a panoramic views of Old
Town Alexandria. The terrace is accessed from the Penthouse level and
from the party room.
Click Skyline Plaza to see what’s currently for sale.
Huntington Walk — affordable and near the metro
The Huntington Walk Condos provide an excellent starter home located in an ideal location. It’s location is less than five minutes from:
- Richmond Highway
- 495/95
- The GW Parkway
- The Huntington Metro station.
- Extensive shopping within ten minutes south on Route 1
Everything is easily within reach from your front door. These Garden Style Condos offer simple amenities, but with the money you save on a free pool you can do the back stroke through cash in your living room. They also sport the following
- Electric Heat
- Central Air
- Free Parking
- Low condo fees
- One, two, and three bedroom layouts
| About the Author — Ben Fornshell is a licensed real estate agent with Condo Alexandria. To learn more about available rentals and purchases in the area check out our free search. |
