Ford’s Landing: Townhouses
Old Town Alexandria is the location of Ford’s Landing where new and veteran homeowners can look for a townhouse that will suit their tastes and needs. Townhouses in Ford’s Landing provide luxury living with the ambiance unique to Old Town Alexandria.
Ford's Landing is on the Potomac
Ford’s Landing can be found in the southeastern area of Alexandria, through Union and Rankling Streets, right along the Potomac River.
Luxury townhomes resemble homes built around the 1900’s, but are nearly fairly new and very modern luxury homes ranging from 2500 to 4000 square feet. These townhouses have a traditional architectural colonial style – with brick exteriors and wood accents, elevated entrances. Many homes here have both street-level patios and balconies.
Each home’s landscaping is unique and well-maintained, while garages are added to complement the home without overpowering its structure and design.
Interiors feature crown molding, wainscoting, hardwood floors, fireplaces, built in bookshelves, granite countertops in spacious kitchens.
Residents can easily go rest and enjoy the view of the Potomac from the park along the river. South of the community, the Woodrow Wilson bridge can be seen as well as pleasure boats, rowers, and commercial vehicles milling their way along the river.
Potomac River as seen from Ford's Landing Park
A unique landmark found in Ford’s Landing is a landscaped area on the waterfront that has six historical markers honoring Alexandria’s history, referring specifically to its colonial days and its contributions to the War Between the States, allowing both residents and visitors a glimpse of the past.
Community areas in Ford’s Landing include the open spaces of Pomander Park (on Union Street) and the nearby Windmill Hill Park, which has volleyball and basketball courts, soccer areas, and playgrounds. Mt. Vernon Bike Trail, on the other hand, is a good destination for cyclists.
Restaurants and shopping area in Old Town Alexandria are within reach, while the King Street Trolley provide for easy access to upper King Street.
There are both public and private schools found in Ford’s Landing, some of which are Lyles crouch Elementary, George Washington Middle School and T.C. Williams High School.
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$1,749,000 : 700 Union St S, Alexandria3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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