Nature Bound Franklin Farm in Oak Hill

Franklin Farm in Oak Hill VA 20171 is a neighborhood filled with open space and natural beauty. Franklin Farm is located on 850 acres of land with a community of 1,777 homes in Western Fairfax County, 20 miles away from Washington D.C and 4 miles away from Dulles International Airport. The neighborhoods can be found between the main entrances of West Ox Road in the east and Centerville Road in the west. Franklin Farm is very accessible to Fairfax and Reston by the Fairfax County Parkway running through the center of the community. Open spaces of about 182 acres are spread all through the neighborhoods of Franklin Farm offering a friendly and recreational environment to residents and their families. The streets are tree lined and the neighborhood boasts of their local swim team: The Franklin Farm Froggers. Schools that serve Franklin Farm:
  • Oak Hill Elementary
  • Lees Corner Elementary
  • Scott Crossfield Elementary
Amenities of Franklin Farm:
  • 2 Playgrounds
  • 2 Pools
  • Community Center
  • Tennis Courts
Accessible to shops, employment, entertainment, schools and transportation, Franklin Farm in Western Fairfax County is one of the great places to live in. Residents of Franklin Farm are friendly and caring traditional people who go out of their way to make Franklin Farm a lovely place creating Franklin Farm to be “Our Community … Our Home”

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Blake Lane Park for dogs in Oakton VA

The Fairfax County Park authority along with Oakton Dogs Inc has developed Blake Lane Park to accommodate 25 canines to romp around securely and safely.

Located at 10033 Blake Lane in Oakton VA, Blake Lane Park is off Jermantown Rd, turning to Blake Lane at the Trevor House traffic light.

Important: All dogs of 4 months of age and above should be licensed. These licenses are valid for 1 year.

For information about licenses.

Gunston Hall Plantation in Fairfax County

manor of George Mason IV
Gunston Hall
Located in Fairfax County near Lorton and Mason Neck, Gunston Hall Plantation was the center of a 5,500 acre tobacco and corn plantation. Owned by the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, George Mason IV (1725 – 1792), this Georgian style home and garden is now a National Historic Landmark. It is now owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia and administered by a Board of Regents appointed from the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Gunston Hall is open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm except holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. And special events are showcased throughout the year. Guided tours are offered of the mansion and the 550 acres of ground. The hiking trails are open till 6:00pm.

Washington Dulles International Airport in VA

Dulles International Airport
Opened in 1962, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) can be found in Chantilly VA 26 miles from downtown Washington DC. These 12,000 acres of land has turned developed into a major source for domestic and international air travel with 11 domestic legacy and low fare carriers and 22 international carriers that provide air service globally. The airport is connected to the region’s highway system by an Authority operated 16 mile Airport Access Highway – Dulles Toll Road exclusively for airport users.

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Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington

Virginia Hospital Center has the ONLY Lung Center in Northern Virginia

Virginia Hospital Center 1701 N. George Mason Drive Arlington VA 22205. Administrative phone number 703.558.5000 For emergencies call 911 Located at 1701 N. George Mason Drive in Arlington VA 22205, Virginia Hospital Center provides:
  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Neuroscience
  • Urology
  • Women & Infant Health
  • Lung Cancer Center
  • Colorectal Surgery and more.
Virginia Hospital Center is also a teaching hospital associated with Georgetown University’s School of Medicine. Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health.

Upton Hill Regional Park for the whole family

Featuring:
  • An outdoor Swimming Pool Complex – Lap Pool, Recreational Pool, Kiddies Pool, Children’s Water House and Multiple Water Slides
  • Miniature Golf Course
  • Batting Cages – Baseball and Softball
  • Activates / Events for Children on special holidays / occasions
The Upton Hill Regional Park at 6060 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington Virginia is well loved by nearby residents and visitors from around. It is a wooded recreational park in the heart of the most densely populated areas in Northern Virginia. Found between Arlington and Fairfax County line just at the intersection of Patrick Henry Drive and Wilson Boulevard, Upton Hill Regional Park is a great place for families to bond and enjoy. An extensive renovation in 2007 was done to attract local residents and more visitors to promote an innovative and public facility as the area and local government’s commitment to its community.

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Memorial Overlook across Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington

Iwo Jima MemorialFound in the Rosslyn area of Arlington beside Arlington National Cemetery and across the street from the Iwo Jima Memorial / Marines Corps National Memorial, the Memorial Overlook is exactly located at 1201 Nash St. N. Arlington in Virginia 22209. The Memorial Overlook is an extravagant and classy condominium, which is a few minutes walk to the Rosslyn Metro Station on the Orange and Blue Lines and 1 minute commute to D.C. The vast grounds of the Iwo Jima Memorial itself can serve as a backyard to sunbathe, exercise or simply relax. The Memorial Overlook offers 2 and 3 bedroom plans of over 2000 sq feet, with 2 baths and the liberty to have pets in the unit following the enforced pet policy of 1 pet per unit weighing 25lbs. Amenities are:
  • Garage Parking
  • Private Fitness Center
  • Foyer
  • Community Room
  • Catering Kitchen

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Bountiful apples and history in Blue Ridge.

lawn with apple blossoms
Lawn and apple blossoms
Named after the Blue Ridge Mountains and just above Piedmont, Blue Ridge is a part of the Appalachians. Many tourists patronize Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive in Blue Ridge. “Memories of a Lewis Mountain Man” portrays how unique culture and life was for “hill-billies” or mountain people in Blue Ridge before Shenandoah Park.  Even today, remnants of the said “hill-billies” are being sought after by Appalachian hikers as they trek through the Shenandoah Park. Apple Orchards are famous in the region but the industry is no longer booming as it was years ago. Yet again, White House Foods, a major apple juicer and product packager, still gets their supply of apples from this region.

Coming Attractions from the Torpedo Factory condos

Torpedo Factory Are you looking for two bedrooms in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Northern Virginia? This is your "heads-up". We'll soon be offering a condominium for sale at the famed Torpedo Factory condos in Old Town Alexandria VA. porch There are a few details we're going to take care of before formally offering the place for sale, but one of the highlights of the home has to be the patio and sunroom. At the edge of the formal gardens in the courtyard of the Torpedo Factory condos, this home is just paces from all the many attractions and activities of Old Town. The restaurants, the waterfront and everything that is wonderful about Old Town Alexandria is at your doorstep when you live at the Torpedo Factory. Call 703 765 0300 to inquire about the availability of this home which promises to be priced right and delivered in top condition.
Will Nesbitt About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo Alexandria and Nesbitt Realty. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County.