One of the programs at Reston Regional Library includes One-to-one English Conversation classes. These classes are a part of their Learning English program. The purpose of these classes is to learn English as a Second Language (ESL). However, according to Ivanka Atanasova, retired Library Information Assistant at Reston Regional Library, ultimately these lessons rendered much more and will continue to do so. She had been charged with coordinating the ESL classes.
English as a Second Language (ESL) students and a volunteer hold a retirement party for Ivanka Atanasova, Library Information Assistant at Reston Regional Library.
As per Reston Connection, "According to Ha Hoang, Assistant Branch Manager Reston Regional Library, Atanasova also worked closely with the volunteer ESL instructors. Under her direction, the program grew. "There were a few one-to-one conversational sessions ten years ago," said Atanasova. “I created the first conversational ESL class with a handful of students ...Today the program serves approximately 350 English as a Second Language (ESL) learners each month and has 30 instructors," she said."
Atanasova said that what makes the Reston Library program special is that in addition to learning English, the ESL classes foster community, integration and professional growth, benefits echoed by the students and their teachers.
Robert Muzzio’s ESL class at Reston Regional Library.
According to Reston Connection, "Teacher Robert Muzzio is reportedly one of the longest-serving volunteers at the ESL program. Muzzio said, "People of all backgrounds and cultures meet, interact socially and make new, and in some cases, lasting friendships. Ivanka [Atanasova] has created an enormously successful program which is benefiting all participants and the community at large."
Properties in Reston
Welcome to this charming two-car garage updated townhouse at 1284 Wedgewood Manor Way in desirable North Reston.
As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a spacious foyer with a coat closet and powder room. To the right is a beautifully renovated kitchen with 42 in. cabinets, granite countertops, newer stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, and an inviting breakfast room with recessed lighting. The main-level living room, dining room, and office feature beautiful hardwood floors. Work from home in the spacious main-level office with a wall of windows. The 2-story living room has a cozy fireplace, skylights, and sliding glass doors to the rear landscaped yard with a gorgeous paver patio.
Upstairs, you'll find two spacious bedrooms with wall-to-wall carpeting. The tranquil primary suite has vaulted ceilings, a ceiling fan, and two spacious closets. The primary ensuite bathroom is a luxurious retreat featuring a new double sink vanity, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. There is plenty of closet space.
The fully finished basement with recessed lighting offers additional attractive living space and a third bedroom/den with a full bathroom, wet bar, and laundry room—providing endless possibilities for a playroom, entertainment area, or guest suite. This home also features a detached 2-car garage for extra storage and parking convenience.
Located close to Reston Town Center, Wiehle Ave. Metro, North Point Village Center, Baron Cameron Park, North Hills Pools, Tennis Courts, Aldrin Elementary, and endless walking paths, this townhouse offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Just 20 minutes to Tysons and the Dulles Corridor. Whole Foods, Wegmans, Trader Joe's all within a 5-10 minute drive. Don't miss the opportunity to make this delightful property your new home! So many updates including: Cedar Shake Roof 2019, HVAC 2022/2018 with Air Scrubber and humidifier, Whole House Window replacement, 2023, Sliding Glass Door 2018, GE Profile Range with Air Fryer 2023, GE Profile Dishwasher 2023, Maytag front load Washer/Dryer on pedestals 2024, Gas Water Heater 2014. [Wedgewood - $825,000]
Beautiful oasis in the heart of Reston! This 3-bedroom, 2 full bathroom, single-family home is just steps from the metro, pool, lake, and tennis courts, and is ready for you to call home.
Main level living at its best, this home is located on a quiet, wooded cul-de-sac and features a private yard.
Open floor plan with hardwood flooring throughout. Updated eat-in kitchen with Quartz counter tops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, bar seating, and great cabinet space for storage. Family room showcases a beautiful stone wood-burning fireplace and hearth. Spacious master suite has a walk-in closet and updated bathroom, with a walk-in spa shower and laundry area. Two additional bedrooms share an updated full bathroom in the hall, with a bathtub and shower combo. Large hallway closet for additional storage. All bedrooms have new ceiling fans. Surprising, separate storage room in the front of the house, with attic access, second freezer (conveys), and tons of additional storage options. Relax in the private, one-of-a-kind yard with multiple seating areas, abundant flower beds, extensive hardscaping, vegetable gardens, dual sheds, mature trees, and a back door for an added shortcut to the metro.
You can’t beat the location, which is only an 8-min. walk to Wiehle-Reston East Metro, 7-min. walk to the newly renovated Lake Thoreau Pool, 1-min. walk to Upper Lake Tennis Courts, and 2-min. walk to the paved Red Loop Trail around Lake Thoreau. Enjoy all the amenities that Reston Association offers, including 15 pools, tennis courts, pickleball courts, community centers, nature center, and over 50 miles of paved pathways and natural surface trails.
Convenient commuting location, with easy access to the Toll Road, Dulles Airport, Reston Town Center, and South Lakes Shopping Center. [Reston - $699,900]
With NO stairs, this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, ground-level condo in popular Sutton Ridge has everything you need.
It has an attached private garage that allows you to enter directly into your condo and walk through your mud-room with full size side-by-side washer and dryer! The open living room and dining area are perfect for gatherings and has a French door that takes you out to your own private, covered deck. The primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom with double sink vanity and walk-in tile shower. The garage has extra Storage Space. HVAC was replaced in 2016. The location is unbeatable; located in the North Hills Park complex-- which features recently refurbished tennis courts, a pool, a picnic pavilion, tot lots, hard surface paths, natural surface trails, and bike rentals-- and a short distance to North Point Village Center, a bus stop to take you straight to the Metro. Just a few minutes from Reston Town Center, Tysons Corner is less than 10 miles away, and it is simple to hop on the Dulles Toll Road. [Sutton Ridge - $490,000]
This classic Reston home is in a beautiful garden setting! The property gives a sense of calm and wellbeing with an abundance of beautiful elements and natural light.
A major renovation resulted in many lovely changes including warm oak floors on main and upper level. The totally custom Kitchen has creamy white cabinetry, granite counters, high end SS appliances plus stunning built-in china cabinet and "coffee altar". A wet bar adjoining the spacious Living Room is perfect for entertaining. Curl up with a book in the updated SunRoom with ceiling fans, granite floor and a wall of doors to the patio outside. The Primary Suite is a restful retreat. Enjoy the enlarged ELFA design walk-in closet and lovely Primary Bath with vessel tub, large shower, heated floor and double vanity of quartz. The Family Room mantle is made of natural wood from a local Virginia forest. Bedroom #4 has access to outside and may be used as Home Office or Gym. The sizable Laundry Room includes a doggie bath for your furry pets. All the hobbies and fun happen in the Recreation Room which includes abundant storage, dedicated workshop and egress window for total flexibility of use. Outside the yard is a lush combination of lawn and gardens. In the front you'll find a meditation garden with stone path and unique shrubbery and flowers. The rear yard includes a series of patios and paths...beautiful plants and trees abound. This unique property is a special space - in town yet with the feeling of being far away with nature and natural beauty. [Reston - $950,000]
OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, April 27 from 1 to 3 -> Incredible value for Fantastic location on gorgeous street in North Reston.
Abundance of natural light in Three Side Brick Jeffrey Floorplan by Ballantrae Builders on gorgeous serene street. Features include Three Full Bathrooms on Upper Level to include Gorgeous Refurbished Primary Suite Bath, entry Foyer with Curved Staircase, two story Fireplace & Skylights in Family Room which flows to Breakfast Room and Kitchen, Main Level Office, addition rooms for Play/Exercise/Music areas, Drop Zone between Garage and Laundry area. High angled ceilings, hardwood floors, custom trim work. NEW roof, gutters, gutter guards. NEW 2 zone HVAC - ducts cleaned too! GAS heat, cooking, water heater. Deck in yard that backs and sides to trees including over an acre of common area. Lower Level stairs to yard. Amazing private location on cul-de-sac street yet just minutes to shopping at North Pointe and Reston Town Center plus commuter options including metro. This home is included with New Bedford HOA and near extensive paved path recreation system and several parks + sports fields. Option to purchase recreation passes for Reston Association network of pools, tennis courts, and pickleball courts. [Reston - $1,375,000]
Situated on the lovely 43 acre Lake Thoreau in Reston, this beautiful all brick, spacious, end-unit townhome is approximately 2,300 square feet on three levels, featuring 3 large bedrooms and 2 ½ baths.
The lower level is plumbed for a full size bathroom. The main level boasts a roomy, light & bright living room and a nice size dining room. The sliding door just off the kitchen opens to a large deck with low-maintenance composite flooring that overlooks a wooded area…perfect for summer entertaining!
Enjoy the peaceful serenity of living in the sought after Walden Cluster lake front community. Amenities include a private community dock with kayak and canoe storage, that is located only 400 feet from your front door! You’ll also have quick access to a multitude of Reston’s hike and bike trails, Ridge Heights Swimming Pool is very close by, and all three public schools are located just across Ridge Heights Road.
Recent updates to the home include brand new carpet throughout, new stainless steel dishwasher and garbage disposal, several new light fixtures, all new toilets, all new bathroom faucets and cut-off valves, and a new bathtub in the 2nd full bath. The front sidewalk and porch have been recently resurfaced.
Conveniently located just minutes to shopping and restaurants at South Lakes Shopping Center, and Reston Town Center is only a couple of miles away. The home is in close proximity to the Dulles/267 access road, and only a little less than 2 miles to the Wiehle-Reston Silver Line Metro Station. Additionally, Dulles International Airport is just a short approximately 10 minute drive away.
This home is move in ready...Make it your own and enjoy the peaceful lake lifestyle this summer! Opportunity is knocking —schedule your showing now! [Walden Cluster - $600,000]
WHAT A LOCATION!! FRESHLY PAINTED THROUGHOUT! One bedroom condo in the heart of Reston.
Wood burning fireplace in living room, granite counter tops, stainless appliances, NEW REFRIGERATOR with icemaker. Eat in area. DECK overlooks trees! NEW full size washer and dryer in unit. Extra storage in laundry room. Walk in closet in bedroom. NEW HVAC (2023)
Condo fee includes water and sewer, onsite fitness center, swimming pool and carwash stations.
Easy access to WO&D path and Lake Ann trail. Convenient to Silver Line metro stop, Reston Town Center, shopping, restaurants and grocery stores. Reston offers 15 pools, miles of trails, parks, lakes, tennis courts, pickle ball courts and many events and programs. [Parcreston - $290,000]
LUXURY LIVING AT MIDTOWN, ELEGANT 2 BEDROOM & 2 BATH CONDO IN HEART OF RESTON TOWN CENTER**GRANITE COUNTERTOPS**STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES**GAS COOKING*OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS**9FT.
CEILINGS*WALK-IN CLOSETS** CERAMIC TILE FLOORS IN BATHS AND KITCHEN**LUXURIOUS AMENITIES INCLUDE 24/7 CONCIERGE SERVICE, PRISTINE POOL & SPA, FITNESS CENTER, THEATER ROOM, CONFERENCE & PARTY ROOM WITH DEMO KITCHEN & 2 TERRACES BARBECUE AREAS. STEP OUTSIDE TO TRENDIEST TOWN CENTER IN AREA, UPSCALE SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT & FINE DINING! WALK TO RESTON TOWN CENTER METRO STOP & W&OD TRAIL**MINUTES SILVER LINE & DULLES AIRPORT. [Midtown At Reston Town Center - $535,000]
Maryam N. is a Senior Writer at Nesbitt Realty. She is an expert on Fairfax County. Maryam has also worked previously as a geologist. She is a foodie and enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants.
