1 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
Home size: 849 sq.ft.
Added: 02/05/17, Last Updated: 02/05/2017
Property Type: Residential Hi-Rise 9+ Floors for Sale
MLS Number: AX9855965
Subdivision: The Fountains
About the Area
You might want to compare The Fountains to 4600 Duke St.
The Ford Nature Center is located in West End Alexandria not far from the intersection of Beauregard St. and Sanger Ave. The Nature Center backs to Holmes Run behind William Ramsay Elementary School. The Nature Center is sited on Dora Kelley Nature Park, a 50-acre wildlife sanctuary with a one-mile long nature trail that meanders along streams, wooded hills, and freshwater marshland.
Staff naturalists at the Nature Center welcome visitors and "explorers" interested in Alexandria natural history. For groups of 8 or more, make reservations and a staff naturalist will take you on a guided tour of the Nature Park. you can see live animals up close and learn about the cultural and natural history of Dora Kelley Nature Park. For more information, or to make program reservations, please call the Nature Center at 703.746.5559.
The Nature Center houses the following attractions and exhibits:
Live turtles, snakes, toads and salamanders
Aquarium with native fish species from Holmes Run
Exhibit on Alexandria’s birds of prey
Mary Anne Warner’s beautiful 16’ x 7’ oil mural, “Wildlife of the Dora Kelley Nature Park”
Mounted black bear, red fox, turkey and bobcat
Interpretive exhibits on local geology, prehistory, and history
Small reference library with children's section
Games and activity stations for children
Greenhouse with tropical rainforest plants
The activity room of Ford Nature Center is available for use and rental by community groups and organizations.
Volunteering at the Nature Center
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available through the Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center for ages 16 and above. Positions include front desk attendant, park conservation aide, and park watch assistant. Volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups in outdoor conservation and trail maintenance are also available from 9am-12pm on the following Saturdays: April 12, May 17, June 14, July 26, and August 23. For more information, please call the Nature Center at 703.746.5559.
The Fountains Condominium is conveniently located in the West End of Alexandria just a few blocks from I-395. Residents at the The Fountains can walk to nearby shops and restaurants and public transportation is available at the front door.
Every condominium at the Fountains has plenty of light and windows. Many condos at the Fountains have balconies with views toward the city or the Blue Ridge.
The Fountains is in Alexandria
Lobby at the Fountians of 301 N Beauregard
High-rise condominium
The Fountains is in Alexandria 22312
high-rise condo in West End Alexandria
The Fountains has several mature trees around the building.
For some people one of the benefits of condo living is that everything is on one level. There are no stairs inside the unit of some condominiums. For those in wheelchairs, for the elderly or for those who just like life without stairs, this is a big advantage. But for some people, life on one level is just not enough.
Lofts and bilevel condominiums offer condo-style living, but don't limit life to just one level. One of my favorite examples of this is found in the top floor units at the Tiers of Manchester.
Chalet style condos at Manchester Lakes
The Tiers are "swiss-style" condominiums. Their roof lines echo the high-pitched roofs favored in Alpine cottages. In Switzerland these roof provide the pitch needed to get excess snow off the roof. But in Manchester Lakes, these roofs provide opportunities for dramatic overlooks in the condo itself.
Loft at the Tiers of Manchester Lakes
The pitch of the roof allows for high angled ceilings and the placement of a loft over-looking the living area.
Looking down from loft at Founder's Walk
It's difficult in a photograph to show how this brings a real feeling of spaciousness to the condo. The lofts here also provide bonus space for storage and closets under the eaves of the roof. The loft is easily accessed by way of a spiral staircase that only adds to the dramatic feel of these condos.
Spiral stairs to the loft at the TiersKingstowne has a good many condominiums with lofts, and the Tiers of Manchester and Eton Square are just two of my favorites. To check pricing and availability on these go to Tiers or Eton Square.
fireplace at the Sycamores
Lofts are dramatic and very appealing, but they aren't for everyone. Another alternative in you're looking for a multi-level condo is the townhouse style layout found at the Sycamores at Van Dorn.
The Sycamores is one of many garden-style condos in this area that offer townhouse-style floorplans in a garden-style condo. This gives you all the benefits of condo life (low maintenance, amenities) with the homey feel of a townhouse. In condos such as these, the bedrooms are upstairs, but the kitchen and living room are downstairs. In some condos like the Sycamores and Old Town Village, most or all units have a townhouse style unit. In other condos, such as Eton Square in Kingstowne or Worldgate near Reston, on the the top floor units have the townhouse-style unit.
Sycamore at Van Dorn
But there is yet one more way to get a multi-floor condo.
Rear of the Fountains condominiums at 301 N. Beauregard
Some high-rises offer units with multiple floors. For example the Fountains in the West End of Alexandria VA, has units that occupy two floors. The Fountains is also one of the most affordable condominiums in Northern Virginia and features a convenient location that is easily accessible via I-395 or public transportation. The Atrium in Arlington VA is a high-end condominium in Rosslyn that has dramatic two-level units with two-story windows.
There are plenty of choices these days. Contact us to find a property that will fit your tastes, budget, commute!
For more information or to set up an appointment call Julie at (703)765-0300.
Some homes and condos in our area have amazing views. Some of these views are at some of the most expensive and exclusive properties in Northern Virginia. But others, like Park Place and the Fountains, are as affordable as any property in Northern VA.
The Waterview in Arlington
Residents at Port Royal may enjoy views of the river, Maryland shore, District of Columbia, Old Town Alexandria or the surrounding countryside.
The view of a Carlyle Towers condo facing towards Old Town during the day
View from Prospect House is in Arlington 22209
Many of the Carlyle District’s homes and offices offer a view of the George Washington Masonic Temple.
Winter on Mount Eagle Drive
Park Place overlooks Fort Ward Park.
Alexandria House offers wide balconies with views of the river, the District of Columbia, Old Town or the surrounding countryside. Residents also enjoy underground parking, 24-hour desk service, updated kitchens, a party room and extra storage.
A balcony view from the Fountains. Some condos here have city views; some look west toward the mountains.
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