September 27th, 2009:
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. |
Fort Ellsworth
The Garden Style Condos at Fort Ellsworth offer the ideal location for getting to King St and Duke St right near the heart of Old Town. Built in 1974, these three story condos are just two blocks from the King Street metro, VRE and offer:
- Community Party Room
- Pool
- All utilities included in condo fees
- Reserved parking spaces
Fort Ellsworth is right next to the Telegraph and 495/I-95 intersection making for easy access to VA, MD, or DC
 Ben Forshell |
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. |
